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#26

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:11pm

I do believe Rent will be the first to close out of those shows left from the mid 90's period.

Chicago isn't going anywhere. Still selling VERY strong, and great attendance. I think it's going to beat Rent, for sure.

#27

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:14pm

Rent did 89.5% attendance last week...nothing to sneeze at.

"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks --- --- Intolerant of intolerance.

Updated On: 1/19/05 at 06:14 PM

#28

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:16pm

And over 100% the week before, I think. A lot of this is probably riding on the movie, just like the Chicago film boosted the show's success. Being that it's relatively inexpensive to keep open, which has kept it going through some rough times, I don't think we'll be saying goodbye for AT LEAST another year, probably more.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#29

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:19pm

I think the movie definetly helped for a while. But still the show was very popular before the movie. Chicago just has something Broadway audiences crave. And the stunt casting every so often still helps Chicago. Chicago is the Weissler's gem, I can't see them getting rid of it anytime soon.

#30

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:21pm

I agree that it won't be going anywhere anytime soon but remember that the weeks surrounding the holidays are the busiest of the year on Broadway. It's doubtful that the movie has anything to do with it yet. This week all the college kids are back to school, so the next month or so it's likely to plummet again. Rent's attendance was not good last year. It hovered in the 50-60% for many weeks.

#31

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:31pm

I certainly don't forsee it closing anytime soon, but as long as it doesn't clsoe before Tuesday I am a happy girl. But I still think RENT will be here for a while.

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#32

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:56pm

In the cosmic scheme of things, who cares ?

Rent did not do it for me

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#33

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:00pm

i'm sure it will hold out another year until the movie is released. then the movie will definitely give it another couple of years (ie. chicago), but after that, who knows? can the show continue to thrive on the people who keep going back dozens of times after the entire broadway community has grown tired of it?

in my personal experience, there have always been lines. the orchestra is always filled, and the mezz partially to 3/4 of the way filled. as long as they don't bring up some more HORRIBLE stunt casting, i believe rent still has some oomph left in it.

#34

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:02pm

Mr. Roxy, in the cosmic scheme of things, you're correct. It doesn't matter. But then again, a dose of your own medicine: in the cosmic scheme of things, who should care that the show didn't "do it" for you? Some people do care; your posting that you don't like the show on nearly every RENT thread your fingers can get to is getting rather obnoxious.

*gets off proverbial soapbox*

ljay - I wasn't trying to knock Chicago in comparison to RENT; no need to defend it. I do like Chicago, and wish it well.

All I was saying was that the movie made people who may not have been aware of it before aware, and more importantly, interested.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#35

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:05pm

Everyone gives their opinion. We did not like it. If you & others liked RENT, more power to you. It is only an opinion when all is said & done

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#36

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:11pm

An opinion that's turned into the beating of a dead horse.

Say what you will - I'm not the one to flame you.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#37

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:14pm

It is a dead issue as far as I am concerned. Case closed.

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#38

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:25pm

I didn't care for rent. but I am so happy many other have and that many young people have discovered theater because of it. I also hope the movie does well.

Kiss it baby. Kiss it now!

#39

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:37pm

In the grand scheme of things, it is a big deal because many people love the play, enough to keep it alive for almost a decade. Many MANY people have claimed that rent has changed their lives- cliche as it sounds, I view it as a positive thing because it was the 'gateway drug' to many people's broadway addiction if you will, and what's better than that

? (says the impoverished student who lives only for her next day off to somehow buy the next discounted or rush ticket for a show, any show will do...)

"Hey Joey McIntyre, is there a balcony in Madison Square Garden? Joey knows his venues a little better than me. That's okay...I have a bigger part on broadway...:)" -Idina Menzel

#40

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/19/05 at 8:59pm

I have doubts that RENT will be closing any time soon. As many stated, its doing great right now finance wise and its still one of the most popular shows on Broadway. That plus the movie is going to start getting ALOT of hype soon and when it does people are going to be clambouring to see the stage production. I have a feeling RENT will be here for a long time.

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#41

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:53am

But the "Footloose" movie didn't help the musical.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

#42

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:58am

Funny.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#43

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:07am

Okay, Mr. Tuttle, it worked. You did it. I think you've proved your point.

(just giggling as this thread unfolds)

"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks --- --- Intolerant of intolerance.

#44

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 3:46pm

Lael..this is not funny. I can't believe you're laughing!

Everyone seems to think that a movie keeps a show running. Well..what about "Footloose"? Or "The Full Monty"?

Obviously not.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

#45

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 3:51pm

*sticks tongue out*

Hey, RENT is my favorite show, but this thread is just funny.

"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks --- --- Intolerant of intolerance.

#46

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 3:57pm

I doubt it. Theres always a thread like this sayins Rents closing... but nothing happens. Rents a popular show- I don't think its leaving for a while.

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#47

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 3:59pm

Those movies were made BEFORE the musicals. The point there is that when a musical already exists and a movie is made, if the movie is a success, it's going to gain immediate attention that carries over to the show. If a movie already exists, in terms of the spread of mass media, that's not going to have the same impact. I thought *that* was obvious common sense, but I suppose not.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#48

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 4:03pm

emcee, I think (and hope) that mr. tuttle was joking.

#49

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 4:05pm

I know he was with his original post, but now I'm just confused. My guess is that he was joking, but I took the defensive just in case.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#50

re: Is Rent Closing?

Posted: 1/20/05 at 4:07pm

What happened to not bothering, emcee?

"I am special, I am special! Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!" ---Louisa, The Fantasticks --- --- Intolerant of intolerance.

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