LuvtheEmcee,
I understand your point. And I agree what goes unshown can speak louder than what is shown... However, aren't they still showing a loving relationship between two men? I am just not sure you can condem the changes without seeing how they play out. I leave you with this question, would you rather the relationship not be shown at all rather than keep the meat of the relationship without the outward physical expression?
I'm with you on the Maureen / other woman kiss. Why leave one in and take the other one out? Maybe because the Maureen kiss is emotionless? Now that I have a problem with. What kind of message is THAT sending? That might be more hurtful than cutting out a kiss between two people having a relationship.
Still... I've seen the high school age group go crazy over Rent. To give them the opportunity to present it to their peers is a great idea. Especially since I believe that the majority of the theatre audience will never have the opportunity to see the show. Hopefully, the final cuts will do the piece justice and not compromise the meaning or message of the show. This is apparently a work in progress.
So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?
