Rent tour OR Grease tour

well my very nice freinds gave me a sweet gift for XMAS. I can either go see the Grease tour with Frankie Avalon or the Rent tour. They said I can pick one....what does everyone suggest? I hate to ask the question but are either of these equity productions?? I saw the Rent tour a while back when it was equity but I believe it is not now. Anyone know how it is? Also, I was unable to catch the latest broadway revival of Grease..is this one close?? hmmmm decisions...

The Grease tour is non-equity; at least it was in Sept. when I covered it in Philly for another website.

"Jamey Isenor plays Danny Zuko like an Elvis style body builder. Hanna-Linna-Vosa (Sandy) is cutesy, but vocally fails in "Hopelessly Devouted to You". Jacqueline Colmer's Rizzo has been around a bit too long in study hall, though she redeems herself with some nice acting and a solid delivery with "There are Worse Things I could Do". This updated version brings in some racy language and jestures. The ensamble speeds through the show like a bunch of hyper cartoon teens". Frankie Avalon's cameo as "Teen Angel" was well received in Philly, after all that's his hometown, but it's a small part. Still Avalon looks and sounds pretty darn good for a guy in his 60's. He was predictably charming to speak with after the show."

That's about it. Not great but not the worst production.

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Personally, I wouldn't go see either because they're non-Equity, but if you have to choose, go with Grease.

I saw the national tour of Grease when it was in Atlanta, Georgia. I thought that Jamey Isenor did a great job as Danny...He is definitely a Gaston in the making. I was not that impressed with Frankie Avalon, and felt that he was trying to hard to be the center of attention. The rest of the cast blew through the show, and honestly made it a very confusing story. The set was very bland, and after touring for two years, looked extremely worn out. I wouldn't say that it was a terrible production, but between Grease and Rent....I would say Rent!

See Ya!

Phantom05

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Grease is the word.

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The set is SLIGHTLY toned down.. the sculpture is not as complex.. other than that.. same

Talk about being caught between the horns of a dilemma.

di·lem·ma n. A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable.

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I would personally go for Rent. Ive heard that for the most part, the cast is excellent.

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