New Rent Reorchestrated?
New Rent Reorchestrated?
#1New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 10:38amThe new production of Rent has been reorchestrated (apparently against the wishes of the Larson family). What are the new orchestrations like? Are they leaning towards the film, the Hollywood Bowl, or something different entirely?
#2New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 10:52am
The changes that they have done are supposed to bring the show to a more "complete" level than the original production seemed to do. Changes have been made to costuming, makeup, and other elements to create a more realistic version. For example, Mimi costuming and make-up should realistically reflect a coked-out 19 year old, whereas old productions never really presented the characters in their full truth.
The music has been changed to reflect a more "rock" score as by intention, and all piano parts have been replaced by electric guitar, it seems.
#2New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 11:33amWe will find out in 2 days.
#3New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 11:33am
I'm not sure I like the piano parts being replaced by electric guitar... I was down with legitimate orchestrations being added in (like at the Hollywood Bowl) but taking out the pianos? Meh.
Updated On: 7/12/11 at 11:33 AM
#4New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 12:30pmSo they're trying to push it toward the American Idiot sound and crowd. Nice.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#5New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 12:34pmUsually, as these things evolve, they move AWAY from guitars. I hope there's a new cast recording.
#6New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 12:40pmHow is that going to work with some of the songs which are written as piano-based songs? I can't imagine Seasons of Love without its pianos, even if it includes more guitar work than the OBC does, as did the movie version of the song.
#7New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 1:05pm^ Acoustic "Seasons of Love"?
#8New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/12/11 at 9:21pmRemoving the piano? God, I'm terrified for Christmas Bells....
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#9New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/13/11 at 1:27am
The new production of Rent has been reorchestrated (apparently against the wishes of the Larson family). What are the new orchestrations like? Are they leaning towards the film, the Hollywood Bowl, or something different entirely?
What is the source for this information about the new production of Rent?
#10New Rent Reorchestrated?
Posted: 7/13/11 at 1:40amPlease learn how to differentiate your post from the one you're quoting.
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