Rent 10th Anniversary

[timote316]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 8:35am

For the 10th Anniversary Concert for Les Mis, a CD and DVD were produced. Do you think Rent will get the same treatment (especially if the movie is a hit)?

*crosses fingers*

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:13pm

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.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:15pm

They could certainly raise more money that way.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:39pm

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.

[Magdalene]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:42pm

It would be nice, but unlikely! Fan base is too small...(no offense, I love the show!)

[ljay889]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:43pm

"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.

[CaroleeFan]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:44pm

With a motion picture of the show coming out this month, I doubt they will market a separate product that features most of the same cast. While I would love this to be on DVD, I think it is doubtful that it will ever happen.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:44pm

They could raise money for BCEFA

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:44pm

I'm saying that the 10th Anniversary concert is a benefit for three separate organizations (which explains why the tickets cost so much -- whatever they make has to be split three ways). So, if a recording were to be made, proceeds from the DVD's could also be donated. I meant that a recording would be a good way to raise more money.

Updated On: 11/3/05 at 12:44 PM

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:52pm

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

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 1:36pm

Is it going to be the entire OBC? Are like, Rodney and Giles and all of them going to be in it too?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 1:37pm

Presumably so.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:47pm

mandi moo, are you asking about the tour or the benefit? Those cast members will not be in the tour. The tour cast has already been announced and there are no OBC members in it.

ruthiefan, the tour and the benefit are two entirely separate entities.

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:51pm

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. :)

[zzannahk]

Posted: 11/4/05 at 8:08am

has anyone revceived their "save this date" cards yet?

[AlixEG1]

Posted: 11/4/05 at 9:34am

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?