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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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."

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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.

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

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?

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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.

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

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