How long can Rent hang on? — Page 4

That's very interesting, Dee. My feelings about RENT are (to shamelessly quote Dorothy Parker) "Deep down, it's shallow."

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What some people see as intensity, others find dishonesty.
Some see it as galvanizingly real, while others find its pieties fraudulent.

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My tastes can run the gambit from a to z. I feel like I should and do not have to pigeon hole my likes and dislikes of the world of performing art. Just becuase I thought SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER was a hoot does not mean I was not absolutely moved by the stark and powerful THE GRAPES OF WRATH. I am allowed to enjoy all kinds of theater am I not? I hope that just because one does not like my choices they do not like the person.

i definately agree that Rent will pick up during the holiday season...so will 42nd Street...tourists will definately be wanting to see them. i also agree that tourists and rentheads are what's probably keeping Rent afloat. since a lot of rent's biggest fans are in their teens, winter break from school will probably add to ticket sales.
i used to *love* rent, i mean i guess i always will love the music but the last time i saw it was about about 2 years ago (free tickets) and to be honest, i don't think i could sit through it again. i went with one of those people who will probably keep the show going because she could see it a million times and never get sick of it. but that last time, i wasn't so into it. i think that last time was the 6th or 7th time...and i've seen shows multiple times and they can still hold my attention.....Millie 12 times....L5Y 10 times (and i would have seen it another 10 if it didn't close) so i don't know what happened with Rent....maybe i outgrew it?

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Well it lasted until 08 and is getting a revival. It's interesting to read these old threads.