Rent 10th Anniversary

Not likely.

Cameron Mackintosh produced the LES MIZ extravaganza and by showing it on PBS it gave the Broadway run a shot in the arm when box office sales were starting to lag a little. But MIZ already had a mass following that RENT does not have. RENT is certainly a hit but its following is a more limited fan-based "cult" rather than a show that has permeated the national consciousness. It was not a success in London or Toronto and even the road tour has performed erratically...doing well in some cities, not so good in others. Also with the movie coming out now (and likely out on video by the show's anniversary next April) the film producers would most likely resist if not completely thwart any attempt to market a competing version.

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Not sure I understand..raise money for what? RENT is not a charity. PBS would probably not go for a RENT in Concert because of language and subject matter and fans would be outraged if a single word was bleeped.

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"and fans would be outraged if a single word was bleeped."

Aint that the truth!

I wonder if CHICAGO will get anything speicial for their 10th Anniversary coming several months after Rents.

They could raise money for BCEFA

There IS a 10th Anniversart International Tour... but its not like a BIG thing!

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Presumably so.

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No, I was asking about the benefit.

I know who's going to be in the tour, and it sounds like it's going to be great. :)

Nope - the invitations will not be mailed until February or March 2006 so probably the save the date cards will not be sent until December or January?

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