NYTimes confirms: Rent Closing on June 1 — Page 7
#152
Posted: 1/16/08 at 2:03pm
So, Mr. Tuttle could be...WRONG?!
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#153
Posted: 1/16/08 at 2:10pm
It was definatly time for this show to go. It had a great run, but I think it hit it's stride a while back. When I saw the Broadway production 2 years ago, the cast looked like they were sleepwalking through their roles. Absolutly no energy from anybody; it seemed like they were just there to collect a paycheck. Plus the grosses haven't been too well for a while now.
Sure, they could've done what Les Miz did and just replace the current cast, with a new one, but it would have just prolonged the inevitable. I think it's smart of the producers to let the show go out on a high note rather than wait till it's only grossing $75,000 a week and playing to 20% capacity.
Sure, they could've done what Les Miz did and just replace the current cast, with a new one, but it would have just prolonged the inevitable. I think it's smart of the producers to let the show go out on a high note rather than wait till it's only grossing $75,000 a week and playing to 20% capacity.
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Updated On: 1/16/08 at 02:10 PM
#154
Posted: 1/16/08 at 2:26pm
If the production had been kept in better shape, we might have gotten another few years out it. It really was pathetic at times. I don't understand how once performers settle into a show, they think it's acceptable to just phone it in.
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#155
Posted: 1/16/08 at 3:39pm
idk if i should get tickets to the matinee that day or not! idk what to do. how long will it be before we know if it's extending?
#156
Posted: 1/16/08 at 3:45pm
how can u k? u cn't rilly no wht will hppn.
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#157
Posted: 1/16/08 at 4:31pm
this is devastating news
before most of you were even old enough to appreciate live theatre Rent changed something and made a mark like no other show had done since Hair
It will be sadly missed
before most of you were even old enough to appreciate live theatre Rent changed something and made a mark like no other show had done since Hair
It will be sadly missed
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#158
Posted: 1/16/08 at 4:39pm
IMO It's been time for the show to close. I love the show , but the last few times I have seen it, it was a huge dissappointment. I'm sure there will be a great revival of the show in the futer.
#159
Posted: 1/16/08 at 5:19pm
It made it's mark on Broadway. I hopefully will get the chance to see it before it closes. I feel terrible right now.
#160
Posted: 1/16/08 at 9:30pm
speaking of extending... anyone know why ticketmaster is selling tickets through June 22?
#162
Posted: 1/16/08 at 9:45pm
Wow, over 7000 views of this thread in less than 24 hours!
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#163
Posted: 1/16/08 at 11:08pm
Lame. I'm sad.
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