Rent

I think you should before it's gone, even if the cast isn't fantastic.

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Daugter is 20 years old. Spring awakening for some reason did not interest her. Little Mermaids not on her list either. She loves the movie Rent and the soundtrack She is only familiar with the actors in the movie. .She liked Avenue Q, Grey Gardens, Curtains, Drowsy Chaperone, Pillowman. Did not like Lion King and the Phantom as well. Was also trying to find a play that is on a Monday night. Rent also filled that bill.

Thanks for help.

The cast that is doing Rent now is great, in my opinion. I don't know how I feel about the Rodger, but Maureen is done really well among other characters. Spring Awakening is really incredible, but I can understand why that wouldn't appeal to a 20 year old, since it deals with adolescence. I wouldn't reccomend Little Mermaid. Avenue Q is a great show too. I would see Rent again.

I'd see Rent again. The cast is good right now. But if you're trying to find something for Monday night, correct me if Im wrong, but Avenue Q fits the bill too.

Hope you guys enjoy whatever you decide to see

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She liked Avenue Q, Grey Gardens, Curtains, Drowsy Chaperone, Pillowman.

Your daughter has good taste!

I do NOT think she would like WICKED.

See RENT. It's worth seeing on Broadway.

A Monday night show to check out would be GYPSY.

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look, the cast could definitely be better
but its still 110% worth seeing, its a fabulous show, incredible music, wonderful story, the WHOLE cast isn't bad and not to mention, theres almost always a good chance that there will be an understudy (pray for caren or karmine Mimi)

its also a matter of opinion, i personally hate tamyra's mimi but people love it, and besides if you've never seen the show before some of the little things that bother regulars will have no impact at all.

so basically, yes! go see it.

- i would also reccomend in the heights -

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See it. The cast is very good, and you won't regret it.

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Updated On: 5/7/09 at 08:38 PM

i would honestly see it on broadway before it closes. the tour will still be around after but this is closing in June. For something so monumental I think it would be really nice to go to the place its been running for 12 years.

Look, the cast is not perfect as we've established but it certainly will not be BAD. In fact it will probably be really good especially if your daughter has only seen the movie (just make sure she doesnt try to compare it when she sees it, watch the show as if it is something unrelated to anything she's seen before and it will be much, much, better I promise.)

I would strongly reccomend that you go and not worry so much about the cast.

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As someone who has seen Rent many times, here is my opinion. I think you should go to the Broadway production.

If your daughter enjoys the Broadway production, and the 2009 Equity tour is near by see that, too. Go for the actors, if you have an opportunity to see Adam and Anthony (original cast members), you shouldn't pass it up.

If you are debating about the current non-equity tour and the Broadway show, both have their downfalls. Neither is an ideal cast, but there are some very strong players in the non-equity show. Heniz Winckler (the South African idol) is Roger and Anwar Robinson (from American Idol) are both in the cast, so if your daughter enjoys either of these singers this might weigh in on the decision.


However, Broadway is going to have a special feeling since it is closing soon. Even if it isn't the ideal cast, it's a special experience to see the show at the Nederlander.

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Updated On: 3/4/08 at 08:11 PM

Count me as one who also agrees that this is best seen at the Nederlander. My friend and I saw the non-equity tour last year. It was good, but something seemed to be missing to me (for one thing, the theater was much too big). I can't wait to see it on Broadway again on our next trip. My friend has never seen it there, so we are both really stoked about it!

honestly anywhere you sit will be good, it's a small theater. I personally prefer orchastra as close to the stage as possible (lotto seats are the best) If you do decide to lotto and lose they always have good deals at the theater, i don't think rent is even on tkts but i could be very wrong.

Front mezz is also pretty good, I personally prefer to be close to the stage but from front mezz you'll get a good view of life support etc.

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