R.I.P. Jonathan Larson

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 4:57pm

I'm a litte late, I meant to post this earlier, but I think Jonathan deserves a thread. 8 years ago today we lost a huge talent who would have changed the face of Broadway as we know it. I respect Jon so much, and will spend today listening to RENT =)

I know we aren't all RENT fans, but you don't have to be one to respect his talent. So please, so no RENT bashing, and lets keep this thread civil =) thank you!!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 6:44pm

Equally tragic is that his death could have been prevented had he been diagnosed properly at the hospital.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 6:55pm

8 years? Goodness, it's been so long. Never does it fail to break my heart to know that he never knew the success of RENT in the flesh. Geez.

[Amneris]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 7:22pm

god bless JL ... His musical changed my life forever.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 7:24pm

Same here...

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 7:27pm

R.I.P Jonathan! You have not been forgotten.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 7:55pm

yes, RIP Jonathan. I agree with Mynameinlights. It's horrible that he never knew the success of his show. It's lives, and it's so inspiring.

Updated On: 1/25/04 at 07:55 PM

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 8:50pm

8 years ago today we lost a huge talent who would have changed the face of Broadway as we know it.

He DID change the face of Broadway as we know it. Rest in peace, J.L

[Elphie]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 9:00pm

Love to Mr. Larson.
Changed my life for sure.
RENT got me through lonely days...

[cbrown828]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 9:23pm

wow 8 years. i went to see rent on the one year anniversary it was really sad. i had totally forgot that thanks for reminding us.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 9:24pm

Yes, his music was brilliant. What is even more tragic is that all the wards the score got and he couldn't be there to accept it. But I'm sure he was proud of the production before he died. What sucks is also Phantom's opening aniversary is tomorrow. talk about bad timing.

[robyn525600]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 9:47pm

Wow - how time flies. His music and his spirit remain an inspiration to me.

[BillFinn]

Posted: 1/25/04 at 11:51pm

Did RENT do anything special for this?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 2:30am

let us not forget tick, tick...BOOM!

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 5:34am

Jonathan Larson, meet Jerry Ross.

[NYCbabe3789]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 6:50am

I was at the show today (Sunday) and they didn't do anything special for Jonathon's birthday. However, there was an insert saying that at that performance, RENT became the 11th longest running show on Broadway. Perfect timing :)

[StraightToHeaven]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 7:20am

I was definately thinking about Jonathan Larson a lot yesterday. It's a shame to listen to Rent and ttB and think of what other amazing shows he might have come up with had he lived.

I'm surprised they didn't make any type of announcement after the show. However, that is nice timing. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that in the middle of next month it becomes 10th longest running.

[Elphie]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 4:13pm

Rock on RENT!
Is Cats still number 1?
Oh god I hope it gets knocked down.

[NYCbabe3789]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 4:14pm

Lol...I agree with Elphie. Something needs to beat Cats! Shame it wasn't Les Mis...

[NYCbabe3789]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 4:15pm

Btw, is there a website where that contains a list of all the shows ever on Broadway in order of how long they ran? Or at least the top 20 or so shows? I thought I'd saw one somewhere, but I don't remember.

[VaudevilleVixen]

Posted: 1/26/04 at 4:37pm

Here's one...

http://www.geocities.com/auzziek/broadway_list.html

*Katie*