In Regards to Rent 10

[Akitarent]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 3:14pm

It was an amazing event. I am still in shock.

My only two peeves: A few actors were on using the book during the performance. Most actors just used it as a guideline, but for example Taye Diggs used it during Christmas Bells for the “Your Father Damn!” line. It looked very awkward because no on else was holding theirs.

I was surprised how few OBC-ers were at the party afterwards. Maybe they wanted to celebrate a different way and avoid the craziness. People I talked to felt a little miffed and I think we all assumed they would at least but it an appearance.

But what a great night! And last night being at the theatre with the current cast was amazing. A crowd like no other!

Neal

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:07pm

You should probably check your facts before placing blame.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:18pm

your link doesn't work.

[Katt]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:27pm

Wow, are we supposed to expect them to be perfect? Yes, some of them did the movie, but they don't do this 8 times a week anymore. It wasn't just Taye with a script, many of them were sitting off to the sides reading it. They didn't even know that they were going to get up there to dance until the day before the performance I think...so all things considered, I think they did an amazing job, and gave it everything.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:29pm

The stuff they were on book for was cut from the movie: incidental dialogue for Taye, Happy New Year for Adam, Contact.... it's moot. And the other lyrical flubs? Whatever.

Rehearsal time was minimal.

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:34pm

I think it was cute...flubs and all. I think they expected it to be that way and have that included, considering that it's been at least a year since they even shot the film itself, let alone the fact that just because they did it 8 times a week--10 YEARS AGO--they shouldn't be expected to have it all down with very little prep time. It turned out quite charming considering it wasn't a 'regular' performance. I'd think it almost would be expected that there would be little unscripted/unprepared moments in an event like that. I liked what I saw and heard about from others who were there.

Incidentally, just a random question: is Wilson gay? It doesn't appear that he is, based on interviews and stuff. But you always hear about various cast members' spouses/partners... except Wilson's. And Jesse's, for that matter. Why don't we ever hear about their status? There's certainly enough publicity about the others and their personal lives. I was reminded of the question again, watching the clip of "I'll Cover You" when Wilson was walking so draggy/girly, in character, in his jeans in that scene onstage! No biggie, just curious.

Updated On: 4/26/06 at 05:34 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:36pm

No, he's not. A number of people on this board have met his girlfriend.

And... he was in character, no?

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:37pm

I can't believe anyone could find anything to complain about the performance- it was just perfect for the occasion. The flubs were more endearing than anything. I'm surprised that they didn't need their books as much as I thought they would, especially during songs that weren't in the movie and they haven't done in 9+ years.

Neal, were you one of the people that was standing expectantly just inside the door of the party with a sharpie and your program- just waiting for Cast Member X to just barely make it in the door before you pounced? Because when I walked in and saw those people just standing there, I couldn't help but think how tacky that was.

And yes, Wilson's girlfriend was there with him that night.

Updated On: 4/26/06 at 05:37 PM

[Katt]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:39pm

I thought the flubs were so cute also. Seriously, they did so much more than I ever dreamed they would. I mean, they did almost the full show on 5 hours of rehearsal time! It was amazing.

[FabalaYero85]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:41pm

The flubs were the best part of the show. come on. haha

it wouldn't be live theater without something.

and Wilson was very much in character, just as much as Anthony, Daphne, Jesse and everyone else were.

The crowd of people pouncing was horrible I saw the group over by Wilson when he walked in. my friends were there, but I waited off to the side. Daphne and Anthony loved the crowds, but at one point she told people that she wanted to eat and go home...then two hours later she finally did go home.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:44pm

I gotta agree with everything already stated. And I mean, forgetting lyrics or being on book does not mean one doesn't care, as some insinuated on other threads.

And for certain songs, books were necessary--in Contact, a number of ensemble members were dancing and never sang the song, so they didn't know the words.

Remember this was just supposed to be them singing in front of microphones. We got a hell lot more than that, and I am extremely grateful.

ETA: Poor Daphne!

I know Anthony has had moments of wanting to go eat, but being held up from it :-/

Updated On: 4/26/06 at 05:44 PM

[bwaybabe3]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:55pm

for those of us who couldn't go, would any of you mind filling us in on the cute flubs?
:)

[Katt]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:01pm

To name a few: During Rent, instead of saying "How do you start a fire when there's nothing to burn," he kind of paused, and I thought he said "Wait...there's no heat!" But others said that he said "What's my line". Anyway, they said it to him and Anthony kept going.

During Over The Moon, Idina walked over to Taye during the "His name we have learned, was Benny" line. She started saying "And although he once had principles and morals, he..." and then said "Wait, what'd he do?" "And I was trying to be all cool!" And then she remembered and kept going.

I think Life Support was thrown off because Gilles wasn't there, so they kind of attempted to say the names, and then just ended up bursting out laughing.

All the flubs were adorable.
Not a flub, but Jesse yelled out "OH SH*T! I forgot how fast you were!" during I'll Cover You.
Updated On: 4/26/06 at 06:01 PM

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:07pm

Cool, didn't know that about him. Is she an actress too?

Yes, I mentioned he looked in character.

[NJRae]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:17pm

Cute flubs . . . okay! Some aren't exactly flubs but these are some things that made me laugh!

There was the one during RENT where Adam forgot he was supposed to sing and couldn't quite get out the "How do you start a fire . . ." He was looking pretty intently at the posters they had left for them to "burn" don't know if he was reading them or what but he kept trying to pick the song back up and it didn't quite work.

During "Light my Candle" it took a few tries to get the candle lit.

During "Today 4 U" Wilson handed $ to Anthony and Adam, then dropped some on the floor. Jesse then went over, picked it up, grinned, folded it and put it in his pocket.

"Tango: Maureen". When Anthony held his hand out to Fredi to dance, she said "Oy vey!" tied her hair up, took a deep breath, then went.

"Life Support". Gilles Chiasson, who would have said "Steve" was missing (his wife had a baby that morning) so no one said Steve and that through everyone off. By the time they got to Angel, Wilson said "Hi?" and Jesse didn't get to say anything before someone said, "Let's begin". That threw Jesse into a giggle fit.

"I'll Cover You". So funny! As Jesse and Wilson start spinning you hear Jesse say "Oh SH*T!" He quickly follows that up with "I forgot how fast you are!" Laughter all around!

During "Over the Moon" Idina got to the part where she says "Then a little bulldog entered," and she gestured for the spotlight to follow her as she got closer to Taye. "His name we have learned is Benny." She did something to Taye, not sure what, then started to walk away but the spot didn't follow her so she had to stop and gesture to it again. She gets back to center stage and says "Although he once had principles he---what did he do?" laughter "He abandoned them to be a pet dog? Lap dog?" Then she got it and was rolling again.

The only "major" flub I saw during "La Vie Boheme" was when Fredi came back and Idina said "And wipe the speakers off before you pack", Fredi answered with, "Yes Maureen," and then Idina said, "something something something." Fredi smiled and said, "hurry back" and they moved on.

The last one I can remember (at this moment anyway!) was during "Happy New Year". Daphne asked "How long til next year" was told 3 1/2 minutes and then she said, "Oookay . . ." then remembered her next line.

Oh, and of course there was the projector issue . . . they couldn't get it on! But they continued their lines as if it was, just with some laughing when they said, "But he's got great footage" and "then again maybe we won't screen it tonight".



**Sorry, some are repeats of what Katt said . . . I must have been still typing while you were posting!

Updated On: 4/26/06 at 06:17 PM

[bwaylover86]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:55pm

The "flubs" just made it even better- although I must say I was disappointed with Taye holding the book for that one line and Idina seemed to not really know ANY of her lines or cues, she just seemed out of it- very weird.
Adam took the paper out of the book for something I wish I could remember what- and was reading off of it but it was better than holding the whole book there- plus then he crinkled it in a ball and threw it into the audience- whoever got it was so lucky!!

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:57pm

would anyone like to tell me what Out Tonight was like? It is one of my favorite songs in the show...and I would like to know how it worked out.

[Katt]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:57pm

It was Happy New Year, and no one could remember their lines for that.

[bwaylover86]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:58pm

Ah thank you-

Out tonight was great- she didn't do the compact or cross moves but she got on the bars!!


Anyone know what happened to the first RENT 10 thread?

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:59pm

I guess if it was me that was going to be a part of this, and I had known since this past summer that it'd be happening, I'd re-acquaint myself with it. Seeing as though it was probably the last time they'd get to perform, it is a bit strange that they flubbed lines and were using libretti. I just know that if it was me, I'd want to have things down

The flubs are cute though, and I guess part of it could have been the whole "Oh my God this might the last time I'll ever be able to do this AND the last time I did it was a good 9 years ago."

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 6:59pm

Adam had the paper in his pocket; he needed the lyrics for "I think I should be laughing...."

[boxers7]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 7:06pm

I agree BroadwayGirl. Everyone knew it would be a HUGE event from the moment they first announced it. Why not take the few days to memorize the full thing? It doesn't make sense to me other then a way to look silly onstage.

[Katt]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 7:09pm

They didn't have a few days, that's why. They assumed that they would be standing onstage singing with music stands, and the lyrics in front of them. I think they learned the day before that they were getting up there and dancing, and they only had about 5 hours of rehearsal total. Gwen said that they learned 90 percent of the choreography the day of the performance.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 7:09pm

Oh, please. Even if you know something perfectly and recited it over and over, it's very easy to go blank onstage. Get caught up in the moment, noticing something in the audience, and forgetting where you are.

I think they deleted that thread because of all the stupid requests. Too bad, that's where most of the reviews were.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/26/06 at 7:13pm

I don't know why everyone is complaining about Idina, I was on the house left aisle, 3rd row and had a great view of where she was sitting- and she didn't look "out of it" or "bored" or "tired" or whatever claims people have made. She forgot maybe 2 or 3 lines in the entire show, recovered quickly and was definitely smiling and laughing throughout. She even sang along with everyone during Another Day- which she never had to sing before because Maureen isn't even onstage.

I don't see why all these people that were sitting in the rear mezzanine feel that they are capable of making judgements about someone's mood if they could barely make out her facial expression.

Updated On: 4/26/06 at 07:13 PM