Jonathan Larson Tribute Concert in DC

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 8/19/06 at 12:17pm

Found this on potomacstages.com:


Library of Congress Sets Jonathan Larson Tribute Concert for October (Corrected)
August 18, 2006 – The Library of Congress' concert series for the fall includes one star-studded event that theater lovers should mark on their calendars. On Monday, October 23, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart, who starred in the original production of Jonathan Larson's Rent, will lead a cast including Jeremy Kushnier (The Rhythm Club, Footloose), Michael McElroy (Big River), Natascia Diaz (Seussical, The Capeman) and Randy Graff (Fiddler on the Roof, A Class Act) in songs by Larson and by composers who received grants from the foundation set up in his memory upon his death just before the Broadway opening of Rent. The concert is a likely sell out just about as soon as the free tickets go on sale. Explanation? The free tickets are distributed through TicketMaster and carry a $2.75 service charge plus additional charges for phone orders and handling. The tickets for this event become available on the morning of September 13 at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster's website, or by phone at 301-808-6900 or 410-752-1200. Out of area residence may use 800-551-7328. Before the concert there will be a presentation by the Library's Mark Horowitz in the Whitehall Pavilion. (Note that the list of participants is slightly different than that reported earlier today. A correction was received at noon on the August 18 and we have made the appropriate corrections.)

[RENTingFAME]

Posted: 8/19/06 at 12:22pm

That's amazing. It would probably be better though if they charged for the tickets to raise money for the Jonathan Larson Foundation or something else RENT usually raises money for... lol. Also interesting that they didn't mention that Jeremy Kushnier was in RENT, considering it's a JL tribute. Hmh. Wish I could go.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 8/19/06 at 1:17pm

Well, they didn't mention that Michael McElroy was also in Rent. I think they probably realized that anyone who would be interested would know that. :)

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 8:37pm

Did anyone else get tickets to this? They went on sale today.

[alliez92092]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 8:38pm

Why DC???? And why is everything great happening that night???

[broadwayjavajunkie]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 8:40pm

If only it was DECEMBER 23...then I could go...how rude of them.

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 8:41pm

I am not a renthead by any stretch of the imagination, but am glad that finally DC gets something like this instead of just NY.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 8:58pm

It's in DC because the Library of Congress is in DC and that's what this entire event is about. They aren't having a tribute concert just for the hell of it, they're doing it specifically because of this induction.

RentingFAME, I would imagine that it's free because it's put on by the Library of Congress and that's maintained by the government, so technically your tax dollars have already covered the costs. Kind of the same reason that there's no admission charge at the Smithsonian.

[snl89]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 9:04pm

ugg.. a whole night of jonathon larson music <33 if only I could get to DC :)

and ANTHONY. ah.

[Harpo]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 9:46pm

Thanks, KChenoweth, I just got 2 tickets. The total was about $11, which included the email delivery charge. Not too bad...

[PracticallyPerfect]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 10:22pm

Let me also add my thanks for this thread. I just ordered my tickets.

I'm really looking forward to this!

[VivaBohemia]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 11:50pm

Im excited that I can finally attend a tribute to Jonathan Larson. Getting to NY is so much harder when you work fulltime AND go to school. Thanks Library of Congress!

I got tickets today. Anyone else going?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/13/06 at 11:54pm

This is going to be such a beautiful event. I can't wait to hear all about it!

[VivaBohemia]

Posted: 9/14/06 at 12:39am

I agree. Anthony Rapp and Jeremy Kushnier in one room? I couldn't have asked for more :)

[exedore]

Posted: 9/14/06 at 7:09am

I was able to get tickets, although it looks like most of the centre had been sold/reserved well before the 10AM sales time.

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 9/14/06 at 6:58pm

Glad to see others are going! Hoping to run into some of you. I bought my ticket shortly after 10 am (while shielding my computer screen from my colleagues view) and got row Q on the left side. Tickets must have been sold before the on sale time for some people.

[Trekkie2]

Posted: 9/14/06 at 9:35pm

Finally DC gets something like this. I will defenetly be there.

[VivaBohemia]

Posted: 9/14/06 at 10:41pm

I know, you'd think DC would get more fun stuff, but not really. lol Sometimes DC sucks at life.

[darkcrystal]

Posted: 10/20/06 at 5:16pm

PLEASE tell me that someone has an extra ticket and would love to take me!!! I can't believe that I hadn't heard about this until today. I have been out of the country quite a bit in the past few months and this just slipped right by me. If anyone knows of any extra tickets, please, please, please email me or call.... [e-mail] or [phone]
Thanks soooooooo much! I'm a huge RENThead and don't know what I'll do if I can't figure out a way to get to this concert!
~Nicole

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/20/06 at 6:06pm

Wow, putting your phone number on the internet? Smaaaart...

Ah, well, anything for the love of RENT, I guess, right?

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 10/20/06 at 6:55pm

Great, I was looking for something to do tonight. Crank calling Nicole will keep things interesting.

[orchajaws]

Posted: 10/21/06 at 11:58pm

I'm going! Can't wait...

[christine_c]

Posted: 10/23/06 at 12:04am

How did I not know about this? I live in Baltimore and can get to DC so easily... ugh. If anyone has an extra ticket, please let me be next in line.

[circusliz]

Posted: 10/23/06 at 9:31am

Sorry I don't have an extra ticket! But I'm really looking forward to seeing this tonight. I hope all of the BWWers who are going enjoy!

[exedore]

Posted: 10/23/06 at 10:27am

I have an extra ticket. Between you and the person on the other thread, the first one to PM me gets it.