Ok. 10th Anniv. Performance --- DISH the info.- Page 2

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:08pm

hey, why not a double pack? You could buy the Rent film DVD with the 10th anny benefit for, I don't know, $45 - $50, with half of that going to the chairitable orginizations.

that is a seriously great idea.

[anne3]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:29pm

Do we know it is at the Neder? Because Ticktetmaster has tickets available for the 24th. And didn't they say the $1000 ticket was for the Balcony? The Neder doesn't have a balcony. The 24th is a Monday so alot of shows are dark.

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:33pm

The neder has a mezzanine...?

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:35pm

Yeah, see this is what I'm confused about. These dates ARE on ticketmaster. I would assume they would put the show on in a larger theater to bring in more ticket sales, more money. But...it almost seems wrong for them to be doing what will probably be their last stage performance of it together, in any theater other than the Nederlander.

Where are people hearing these $500-$1000 numbers? I mean, since not much info is out about the anniv show, who has released those ticket price ranges? I'm aware the tickets will no doubt be expensive...I'm just wondering where the info is coming from.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:44pm

From a link I posted on the last page:

Save the Date!
Celebrate the
10th anniversary of RENT
at a one-time only gala performance featuring the entire original cast on
Monday, April 24, 2006.
Ticket prices begin at $1,000
The evening will benefit the
Jonathan Larson
Performing Arts Foundation, Friends In Deed
and New York Theatre Workshop.


And as far as I'm concered, "mezzanine" is just a glorified balconey.

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:55pm

Save the Date!
Celebrate the
10th anniversary of RENT
at a one-time only gala performance featuring the entire original cast on
Monday, April 24, 2006.
Ticket prices begin at $1,000

That is one hell of a ticket price. Does this make anyone irritated other than me? I'm NOT irritated that it's high in a way because it is going to charity, BUT....who's going to be able to afford those tickets? Kids with rich daddies and their daddies with the three-piece suits?

I know they're going to do the lottery too, but...sigh...I mean does that mean the only real Rent fans in the place are going to be in the first 2 rows? (I hate to say real Rent fans, I don't want to start any war there, but you know what I mean) -- Since this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity I think there should be a bit cheaper tickets for people who have followed the show for so long, otherwise the OBC are going to be singing to people with money who probably don't even KNOW the show. ...Having them start at $500 wouldn't be bad? I mean even that is an insane price for most, but at least that's a bit more realistic for working people or students like us.

I mean, some of us have to pay rent! (pun intended, no pun intended, take your pick)

Ok, I'm just whining. I think most of you would probably agree with me here though. --- But how much can I whine. With all that ticket money going to those good foundations, it's just wonderful.

Updated On: 11/26/05 at 03:55 PM

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:56pm

You weren't the only one, there were a lot of people up in arms this past summer when it was first announced.

[Marquise]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 3:57pm

~ please don't whine.
it's very unattractive
~ i'm going to this though
don't hate me.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 4:03pm

Me too Marquise. And I don't have a rich daddy, I'm just moving around some funds to make it possible.

[Marquise]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 4:05pm

~ i just busted my @ss working some overtime and *ka-pow!* i earned da coinz!

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 4:22pm

Yeah but you two are definitely going to be in the minority. I'm glad some from here will be able to go though. I wish I could, but I just couldn't imagine spending, or being able to spend, that much for that. $500 I would think about though.

[greenegirl87]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 4:26pm

theres still the lotto..no matter how small of a chance there is to win it!

[softershade]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 5:13pm

i've been working my ass off since it was announced over the summer and i already have the cash put away. there's still enough time to save up money if you work for it.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 6:24pm

Yes, people even petitioned to lower the price. I'm sorry if you can't afford it, but suck it up and don't be selfish. Whatever they raise has got to be enough to be split three ways and still be a decent amount of money given to each. If I don't win the lottery, I can't go; there's no way I can come up with $1000 to spend in one pop. I'm not whining about it -- there comes a point where not everything is supposed to be about "what the fans want."

[greenegirl87]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 7:35pm

yeah as much as it sucks not to be able to go, id count on it that there are enough Rent fans that can afford $1000 to fill a theatre, and to be able to really make a difference charity-wise.

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 7:42pm

Yes, people even petitioned to lower the price. I'm sorry if you can't afford it, but suck it up and don't be selfish. Whatever they raise has got to be enough to be split three ways and still be a decent amount of money given to each. If I don't win the lottery, I can't go; there's no way I can come up with $1000 to spend in one pop. I'm not whining about it -- there comes a point where not everything is supposed to be about "what the fans want."

That's pretty bold of you to say that. Personally, as I said in my original post in this thread, I said I couldn't whine too much, because the money going to the charities is the important thing. But my point is, and I stand by this, that it will be a shame if that theater is packed with rich snobs who don't know a goddamn thing about the story. The cast would be performing to the exact same group of people that their characters are fighting against in the story.

I'm sure there WILL be a lot of Rent fans there. But I don't see how wishing the starting price to be $500 is selfish at all- that is still an EXTREME amount of money for a ticket.

Again, it will still be a great time for the cast, I am so proud of them and happy that they will get to be together one last time on stage.

Updated On: 11/26/05 at 07:42 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 7:49pm

Not necessarily bold; I think it's just practical. I can't go. I've made my peace. And I know that in the grand scheme of the world, it's more important the money is made for these organizations than it is for me to see this show.

I can't imagine, though, that the types of people the characters fight are the ones who would go to this. Nor are they the only people who can dish out that kind of money. They aren't the only people in the world who have that kind of money, even if the "average" teenaged or early twenty-something Rent fan doesn't. People who love the show could have it. People can save money. There are ways. Why would someone dish out that kind of money for something that doesn't speak to them? And if the show speaks to them, the organizations getting the money would be important to them. They go hand-in-hand.

[etoile]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 7:55pm

So aren't you just assuming that some who buy a ticket at $1000 are rich snobs who know nothing of the story? Just perhaps many who saw the show originally ten years ago are able to swing the cost for charity. You know how us old people can be about nostalgia.

And aren't you also assuming this will be the last time the cast are all on stage together?

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 8:06pm

Yeah, I mean...I'm not really assuming everyone who can in a sense throw away $1000 for 3 hours of entertainment is a rich snob, rather, I'm hoping that the people are like others have mentioned -- people who have worked to save the money, who want to give to those charities, and get to see a final showing of the OBC at the same time.

I went to the 5th anniversary, I would love more than anyting to go to the 10th anniv.

....I wonder how many people are going to enter for the lottery. 34 seats? 1000 or more entries?

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 8:52pm

I won't be able to go, but oh well. I can watch most of the OBC over and over again in the movie. I hope those who do get to go enjoy themselves, including the "rich snobs". The truth is, they don't care how emotionally connected to the show you are as long as you can pay. Yes, it sucks, but it's for charity, so I forgive them.

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 9:09pm

Wow this is like deja vu all over again.

I seriously doubt people would pay $1000 to see a bunch of people they don't know perform a show that they have never seen before, just because they can. The Neder doesn't hold that many people, does it? So I'd assume that the vast majority are going to be those like the good people on this board who scrimped and saved for months to be able to afford it.

You're beating a dead horse, unfortunately. But there is still time to save if it means that much to you. $1000 isn't that much if you put aside a little each week from now until April.

Personally, I think it's fantastic that they are even offering such an event and it's going towards a fantastic cause(s). I wish I could attend, but the money and time of year are not in my favor. Plus, I'm a minor Rent fan in comparison to so many others - so it really wouldn't be fair of me to go anyway.

Good luck if you try to get a ticket though!

[dmb_rent]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 9:34pm

I'm either double, or triple posting here...The forum is being wacky and not showing up what I just posted. ? Is this happening to anyone else?

Edit: I think I've tried submitting a post to producersfan like 5 times lol -- And each time it is not showing up. I'm not sure what the deal is. So if for some reason all of them happen to pop up at once in a few minutes...sorry!

Edit #2: Perhaps it will just work if i add it in this post?

Yeah...the thing is, I could probably afford to go, but it wouldn't be very responsible for me to do that. I live with only my mom in our house now. (My dad passed away last year, and my aunt just passed away last week! ugh) -- And my mother has been unemployed for almost a year now. Luckily, I will be getting a huge chunk of money come December, but since we are unsure as to when she's going to get a job, I'll be paying rent for the house for Oct-Dec...and possibly even the upcoming months after that. I would technically be able to put $1000 aside for the 10th anniv. -- but it just doesn't seem smart in the least bit to do something like that. Ironic in a way, I suppose. Me wanting to give a month's worth of needed rent money to a show about people who can't, or rather won't, pay their rent.

But God, I want to be there! Sigh. :o

Updated On: 11/26/05 at 09:34 PM