Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
NightLaughs
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/04
#0Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 12:48pm
I don't know how many of you have seen this cast, but I have to say, they are simply amazing.
I've seen the show about 4 times. (Twice on Broadway, once on last years tour) This cast out-shined every other one I have seen. They obviously loved what they were doing and put a concious effort to breathe new life into the show, make the words their own. It was amazing. After seeing it on Broadway last October, I found myself disenchanted. Some of cast seemed to sleep walk through, I didn't feel the excitement or the urgency, the magic. I decided I had done my Rent time and was moving on. But a friend begged me to go last night and I am glad I did. Those performers were awesome. Each character glowed and I found myself caught up in the beauty of the show again. I don't have my Playbill near to name the performers so I am just going to go by character (my apologies). The Mark and Roger had such chemistry, by far my favorite Mark. He didn't play to too nerdy, but a bit geeky, meek, mild. I liked his interpretation very much. The Maureen was hillarious (and talented) Collins was WOW! He really brought something new. The entire cast was fabulous.
I noticed a few changed words I believe. The music seemed a bit different as well, faster. A little more rocked out in a good way. Anyways, I usually don't rave this much about touring casts but this cast is phenomenal. If you have the chance, check them out. 
If you limit your choices to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."- Robert Fritz
AnothaPartofMe
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/04
#1re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 1:09pmI saw this tour two nights ago... very good reproduction of the Broadway RENT. This was the third time for me, having seen the original Broadway cast, the non-Equity NETworks tour and this one.
And if she'll say, "My darling, I'm yours!" I'll throw away my striped tie and my best pressed tweed, all I really need is the girl...
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#2re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 1:13pmI really wish this cast would move to Broadway and save RENT.
CCM '10!
CaMi MiAmI
Chorus Member Joined: 8/7/04
#3re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 3:25pmI've never seen it on Broadway but I saw the current tour and I can compare them vocally to the origional cast and they are not to far behind if not better, especially Mimi- she has way more talent than the origional and Maureen was just so amazing!
Eponinez.Rain
Chorus Member Joined: 12/3/04
#4re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 3:27pm
I saw them in October. I too would wish that they would move to Broadway and save the show there. There was just such chemistry between all of them, it was incredible. And Mark! I did not think I would like him, just because Mark is my favorite character and no one's ever good enough, lol. But he was beyond good enough. I LOVED him! A great first Rent experience for moi. 
But now we have come almost to the end. One last step. And then, when I take power, they will be pulled down and ground into dirt for what they did to you. And what they did in so contemptuously underestimating me.
Updated On: 12/24/04 at 03:27 PM
#5re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 3:30pmI love this cast! they are amazing! saw them in San Diego. Danny Calvert is a sex god. They should all be awarded equity cards and do the show on Broadway, I agree. That would be awesome.
NightLaughs
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/04
#6re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 4:37pm
Ah yes, I believe they could save Rent for a good while. Maybe we should start a petition? 
If you limit your choices to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."- Robert Fritz
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#7re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 4:45pmNo, petitions just make you looks stupid, lol.
CCM '10!
#8re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 4:50pm
I saw the current tour on the 20th and loved it. So much better than what Broadway's cast is doing now.
My Review
I want to write music. I want to sit down right now at my piano and write a song that people will listen to and remember and do the same thing every morning...for the rest of my life. - Jonathan Larson. Tick, Tick...BOOM!
#9re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 5:54pmA ton of my friends saw it over the last week in B-more...ugh
You aren't feeling overwhelmed are you?
NightLaughs
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/04
#10re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 6:01pm
Lol. Damn, I thought petitioning for a whole new Broadway cast might work. Oh well.
If you limit your choices to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."- Robert Fritz
camerangel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/04
#11re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/24/04 at 6:04pm
shlamdiddly ~ What's with the ugh? not a fan? or not a fan of this cast?
"All work and no smut makes Cammy lose her edge." ~DG
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
#12re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:23am
LOL I love how the advertising around here (I live near Baltimore MD) is "See Rent for the Holidays!"
Yep, nothing says holiday spirit like a show about AIDS, death and crack addiction!!
Yes that's me. No, it's not a Rent homage.
Pinkgurl3166
Understudy Joined: 12/24/04
#13re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:36amOh I just loved this cast! Me and my highschool drama club went to go see RENT together and they let us go backstage before the show and meet some of the cast members and also get to look around the set. They where so nice to us and I was so star struck. This was my first time seeing the musical but I already knew all the songs hehe. Dan Rosenbaum, Andy Meeks and Marcus Paul James signed my ticket!
camerangel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/04
#14re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:53amWhat city was this in pinkgurl? Yes this cast has a great demeanor with the audience and fans.
"All work and no smut makes Cammy lose her edge." ~DG
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
PinkLadyDiva
Understudy Joined: 11/10/04
#15re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 1:00amThe tour is coming to New Jersey in March, which is where I live. Everyone here raves about the cast, so I guess I shall be treating myself to see it.
Pinkgurl3166
Understudy Joined: 12/24/04
#16re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 1:14am
"What city was this in pinkgurl? Yes this cast has a great demeanor with the audience and fans."
I saw it in Clearwater Fl at Ruth Eckerd hall.
#17re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 1:17am
"Yep, nothing says holiday spirit like a show about AIDS, death and crack addiction!!"
RENT is the perfect show to see for the holidays. it mostly takes place on December 24th. there are Christmas lights on stage that make ya feel all warm and tosty, tons of Christmas songs highlighted through out the show AND seeing RENT in general, just puts everyone in a better mood. it's a wonderful holiday show. sure, it's no Christmas Carol, but it works...
PinkLadyDiva
Understudy Joined: 11/10/04
#18re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 1:18amNew Brunswick is where it's playing in New Jersey. I'm so happy cause that's like the next town over from me. I could just take the bus, and then walk to the theater. It's cool. I did that last month when I saw Fiddler. Updated On: 12/25/04 at 01:18 AM
zaneyb3000
Featured Actor Joined: 11/14/04
#19re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 2:31am
I have a rather silly question... how long with this current tour cast be performing together? Does anyone know/can anyone point me in the right direction?
I'm going to see it on tour in February, I'm uber-excited! :)
camerangel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/04
#20re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 10:42amZaney~ Right now this cast is contracted until mid/end of March 2005. After that no onw knows if they will change or renew.
"All work and no smut makes Cammy lose her edge." ~DG
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
zaneyb3000
Featured Actor Joined: 11/14/04
camerangel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/04
#22re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:11pmNo prob Zaney! Glad I could help.. They are truel phenominal.
"All work and no smut makes Cammy lose her edge." ~DG
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
"Someday I'm going to have a baby and I'm gonna name her L'il Mimi Marquez and I and will sing to her every day and when she's a toddler I will say "L'il Mimi Marquez, clad only in a bubble diaper, will perform her famous play pen handcuff dance to the sounds of breast milk being pumped!" ~Kringas
sanda
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/10/04
#23re: Current Rent Tour- Baltimore
Posted: 12/25/04 at 8:32pm
excuse me. I have a question too.
I watched Rent in Baltimore on 23rd. and this is my first time and I have no idea about the show before I watched it. I even did not touch the cast recording because I want to save all the surprise in theatre.
However, I feel it is so hard to followed the storyline. And the orchestra is so loud that I hardly to follow what the singer sing. So, basically, I was lost in this show, totally. Is it only me who feel difficulty to follow the story in the first time rent?
I like Mark, Maureen and Angel, especially, Collins. Wow, Collins's voice is pure gold. His Sonta Fe is the song I love most. I don't like Roger cause I cannot understand what he was singing. Everytime Roger appears on stage I feel impatiently while Collins always warms me up.
Updated On: 12/25/04 at 08:32 PM
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