RENT Live on Fox — Page 3

I was at the final dress rehearsal last night. They definitely replaced the cuss words, but kept as much original content as they could ("dildos" is still La Vie Boheme). With that said, the changes honestly didn't really bother me much as I felt the spirit of Rent was well there. I felt like the actors did enough to do the characters justice but didn't really add anything new to the roles, aside from Jordan Fisher, who plays Mark (I thought he gave the character a fresh new take, in a good way. Very impressed at his performing skills!). The guy playing Roger rolled his ankle before the finale/last commercial and there was an announcement saying that he'll be ok and was going to go in and complete the run-through. They had to carry him back out and he was on the table with his leg elevated during the last three songs. They recorded the entire dress rehearsal and it pretty much felt like show night, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are the rehearsal footage during the heavily-featured Roger numbers that require a lot of footwork for him (especially What You Own, which is an amazing number in the production!) if he's not well enough.

Spoilers about stage (if you did not already know the set-up):

I think you guys will be pleasantly surprised at the set and the whole production. Everything takes place in one studio/sound stage with different moving parts and the audience in the middle of it all. The 360 stage and the sets were cleverly placed and the camera work is going to look amazing on TV. The production is very innovative and brings a new level to theater/broadway on TV. They utilized the stage, sets, and actors well for a TV event. You can tell they had the TV audience in mind!. The audience is very much present. I kind of enjoy the live musical events with an audience because it gives it more of a lively feel to it vs. doing the show in a studio with just the actors and sets.

With all that said, lol, give it a chance and go into it with an open mind. Granted, my experience was heightened because I was actually there, but they did have screens during moments they weren't filming on our side of the stage and from what I saw, it looks like it transferred well on the screen.

Updated On: 1/27/19 at 03:50 PM

MusicMan13 said: "LuPita2 said: "It's at 8pm on Fox, it will be very sanitized, therefore, not worth watching."

If this is the prevailing notion, then that is sad. Commercial network television is still considered public airwaves and has to adhere to certain rules and standards of content and conduct in "the best interest of the public." If this was a cable endeavor then most of the offensive words will remain. Cutting out a few curse words shouldn't and doesn't diminishthe integrity of the material. It is also a very expensive production to pull off, somethingmost cable networks wouldn't attempt, so the fact we are getting this at all is a good thing. (NBC is doing Hair....there's plenty more to cut/censor there!)

I have had the great fortune of seeing it over the last few days, and it's a beautiful tribute to Jonathan Larson and a celebration of what was in its day, groundbreaking theater. There are some tweaks and adjustments, totally sanctioned by the Larson Estate, and the show does not suffer one bit in raw emotion, and pure joy. Be happy if you are able that a new generation gets to see it and we get to keep live theater as alive and lively as we can!



"

Did you go to the final dress rehearsal last night? I was there and I had a great time. I sat in the bleachers, but I felt like we got a good view of a lot of the first half of the show, especially Tango Maureen and Over the Moon!

CarlosAlberto said: "MusicMan13 said: "LuPita2 said: "It's at 8pm on Fox, it will be very sanitized, therefore, not worth watching."

If this is the prevailing notion, then that is sad. Commercial network television is still considered public airwaves and has to adhere to certain rules and standards of content and conduct in "the best interest of the public." If this was a cable endeavor then most of the offensive words will remain. Cutting out a few curse words shouldn't and doesn't diminishthe integrity of the material. It is also a very expensive production to pull off, somethingmost cable networks wouldn't attempt, so the fact we are getting this at all is a good thing. (NBC is doing Hair....there's plenty more to cut/censor there!)

I have had the great fortune of seeing it over the last few days, and it's a beautiful tribute to Jonathan Larson and a celebration of what was in its day, groundbreaking theater. There are some tweaks and adjustments, totally sanctioned by the Larson Estate, and the show does not suffer one bit in raw emotion, and pure joy. Be happy if you are able that a new generation gets to see it and we get to keep live theater as alive and lively as we can!

Why should I be grateful that a new generation gets to see this particular version when they can easily go to any streaming service and rent and/or purchase the final performance on Broadway unfiltered and unedited.



"

Because many won't. I teach middle school English. Most of those kids aren't interested in anything that happened before they were born. I can refer to a movie or song that came out 15-20 years and hear, "That's so old! Why would we listen to/watch that?"

Sadly, this isn't only true of middle aged kids. It's like pulling teeth to get my husband to watch a black and white movie, no matter how amazing it is.

This really is a great way to bring a new generation to this show. It costs nothing to see, it's new; so, it will feel fresh and relevant to a brand new audience. The absence of a few F-bombs will not likely change the feeling or spirit of the whole show.

Now, Hair, on the other hand, should be very interesting. I can't see making all of the necessary changes to Hair while maintaining the spirit and intent of what the show is and should be.

Why should I be grateful that a new generation gets to see this particular version when they can easily go to any streaming service and rent and/or purchase the final performance on Broadway unfiltered and unedited.

Exactly, and once again, they did censor more than swear words. People familiar with Rent will watch it. People are most excited to see the OBC according to the social media I've been reading today. I wouldn't count on a whole new generation of seeing it considering they can simply buy or rent Rent:Live on Broadway which is incredible.

Oh, and Brennin Hunt's ankle is broken so they are going to use pre-recorded segments and basically not have him walk much at all. They are going to restage some things as well. So, "Another Day" should be interesting. "Live" not so much anymore.

Updated On: 1/27/19 at 05:37 PM

I have to believe that like previous "live" musicals that they have understudies in an emergency situation such as Hunt's injury. So if they do have the understudies, why not just put the u/s on and make an announcement at the beginning?

CarlosAlberto said: "jimmycurry01 said: "CarlosAlberto said: "MusicMan13 said: "LuPita2 said: "It's at 8pm on Fox, it will be very sanitized, therefore, not worth watching."

If this is the prevailing notion, then that is sad. Commercial network television is still considered public airwaves and has to adhere to certain rules and standards of content and conduct in "the best interest of the public." If this was a cable endeavor then most of the offensive words will remain. Cutting out a few curse words shouldn't and doesn't diminishthe integrity of the material. It is also a very expensive production to pull off, somethingmost cable networks wouldn't attempt, so the fact we are getting this at all is a good thing. (NBC is doing Hair....there's plenty more to cut/censor there!)

I have had the great fortune of seeing it over the last few days, and it's a beautiful tribute to Jonathan Larson and a celebration of what was in its day, groundbreaking theater. There are some tweaks and adjustments, totally sanctioned by the Larson Estate, and the show does not suffer one bit in raw emotion, and pure joy. Be happy if you are able that a new generation gets to see it and we get to keep live theater as alive and lively as we can!

Why should I be grateful that a new generation gets to see this particular version when they can easily go to any streaming service and rent and/or purchase the final performance on Broadway unfiltered and unedited.



"

Because many won't. I teach middle school English. Most of those kids aren't interested in anything that happened before they were born. I can refer to a movie or song that came out 15-20 years and hear, "That's so old! Why would we listen to/watch that?"

Sadly, this isn't only true of middle aged kids. It's like pulling teeth to get my husband to watch a black and white movie, no matter how amazing it is.

This really is a great way to bring a new generation to this show. It costs nothing to see, it's new; so, it will feel fresh and relevant to a brand new audience. The absence of a few F-bombs will not likely change the feeling or spirit of the whole show.

Now, Hair, on the other hand, should be very interesting. I can't see making all of the necessary changes to Hair while maintaining the spirit and intent of what the show is and should be."



Rent filmed on Broadway was a mere 10 years ago it's not like it was filmed in the 1920s.

If kids like you say aren't interested in anything that happened before they were born then how do you explain the enduring popularity across generations of some other moviemusicals like "The Wizard of Oz", "Grease", "The Sound of Music"?





"

The Wizard of Oz IS one of the films I am referring to, and the original Star Wars movies, too. It's sad, and occasionally maddening. A lot of kids these days are not like us on this board.

I saw a brief clip on a Facebook page and it looks awful. The new cast did not sound anything like the original group. Vanessa cannot hold a candle to the original performer. I guess she was just picked because she is famous. If the original case wasn't going to be in this tonight I wouldn't even bother watching it.

Might be interested in this: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2019/01/27/why-rent-might-be-foxs-last-broadway-musical/#8c6c19d10ebb

Kad said: "Oremus just posted a photo with Idina and Daphne."

Can you share or post a link? I would love to see it Kad.

As JCM always said in Hedwig....CRATE!!!!

They could have gotten a much better Angel. Bummer.

Wait, is it not live? It says PREVIOUSLY RECORDED