What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????

[Unmasked05]

What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#0

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:35pm

If "The Woman In White" is going to move into the Nederlander Theatre what's going to happen to RENT?
I'm not ready to say "Good Bye Love" to RENT
I'm really worried

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[My Fair Lady]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#1

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:36pm

The Woman in White is to A Nederlander Theater. Not the Rent theater.

[melissa errico fan]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#2

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:37pm

"The Woman in White" has been actively pursuing the Minskoff. This is the first I've heard about the Nederlander. Although, it may be time for "Rent" to close up. Please don't stone me to death.

[Chrysanthemum62001]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#3

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:38pm

Not again...

"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

[FOAnatic]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#4

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:40pm

Oh Lord...this is like the umpteenth thread on this subject!

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[Unmasked05]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#5

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:45pm

Sorry,
But it said on playbill that they were going to "the" Nederlander, I was just wondering though. I saw the Tour Version back in November and it was AWESOME and alot of people say the tour version is better than what's in NY but I haven't seen it there so don't take my word for it.

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[munkustrap178]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#6

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:47pm

No, it doesn't say it's going into THE nederlander. Seriously, make sure you read correctly before you post something like this.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

[FOAnatic]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#7

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:48pm

Taken straight from the Playbill.com article:

"Originally scheduled to open on Broadway Nov. 10, 2005, the musical based on Wilkie Collins' novel will arrive in spring 2006 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Prior to its Broadway arrival, The Woman in White will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre (previously the Shubert Theatre) Nov. 15, 2005-Jan. 8. 2006."

It does not say "the" Nederlander...it says "a" Nederlander theatre.

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[CapnHook]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#8

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:48pm

You didn't see the post below asking the SAME thing????????????????

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[spiderdj82]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#9

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:48pm

Did the other thread get deleted or am I going senile?

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[TheGaIsSilent]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#10

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:54pm

It got deleted.

JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!

[Unmasked05]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#11

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:54pm

Oh Okay, I read it again "SORRY" I don't live there and I didn't know they owned more than 1 theatre.
Does anyone think that they should close now?

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[jjdude2000]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#12

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:54pm

Grace: I just gave a quarter to a homeless man. I think it was Johnny Depp.

Updated On: 2/10/05 at 09:54 PM

[spiderdj82]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#13

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:55pm

no, should not close. nope.

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

[BSoBW2]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#14

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:57pm

Didn't we JUST go through this?

[CapnHook]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#15

Posted: 2/10/05 at 9:58pm

I apologize. Didn't realize it was deleted.

In any case, no, it probably won't close. They'll keep it open for the release of the film so it can boost ticket sales.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[Becky]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#16

Posted: 2/10/05 at 10:05pm

Didn't we JUST go through this?

The "should it" or "will it close" threads? At least once a week since '97.

[BSoBW2]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#17

Posted: 2/10/05 at 10:14pm

No, the "the"-vs.-"a"-Nederlander-Theatre debate...

"Oh Okay, I read it again "SORRY" I don't live there and I didn't know they owned more than 1 theatre."

I guess by "there" you mean NYC - and what does living here have to do with anything? It's a theatre things: The GErshwins, the Nederlanders, the Shuberts, the etc's. (theatres)....

[Akitarent]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#18

Posted: 2/11/05 at 10:32am

Dear Friends,

I am looking for your input =)

Recently I had the pleasure of working with the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS team to produce, direct and also perform in a benefit entitled, “Broadway Rocks”, rock and pop songs from Broadway. The cast was all student volunteers (some with CD’s, music majors, theatre majors), who regardless of strenuous workload worked their ass off to make this happen. I even recruited artists – local and afar to design the set and display and promote their artwork. I did virtually everything (cast, advertised, directed, found venues, created the ideas, designed the website/program cover) and there was much success. I know it is nothing compared to how much money Broadway has raised, but in four days we made a great deal of money and played not only in Staten Island, but at the prestigious La MaMa E.T.C., in Manhattan, where we were sold out. Because of the large response, we are planning another show with time better and bigger. Because I want to do my best to make sure the benefit/cabaret appeals to an array of people, I’m asking your input!

I was tossing a few ideas around (the theme of Love/Revenge (songs from Broadway, Popular, Rock –leaving revenge for Act Two), “You’re Fired” (tentative title, singing songs from Broadway that were canned early on in their run (think “Dance of the Vampires”, “Merrily We Role Along”). “Cut/Uncut”: doing songs from Broadway shows that have been cut (like songs from Avenue Q, Andrew Lloyd Webber shows…) But the big one, our cast is hoping for is to do a Rent themed show coinciding with their 9th Anniversary. We would invite current, and Rent alumni as well as Broadway performers who have wanted to be in the show (i.e. John Tartaglia), to join us. I’ve noticed whenever a cast member has a concert they jazz up some Rent songs (Take Me Or Leave Me, Out Tonight, One Song Glory, I’ll Cover You, among others). So the songs would kind of be “remixed” and cast members would be invited (no real rehearsal time for cast member that already have the songs in their repertoire. Also, the show would go in a linear fashion, telling how Rent was created (using Jonathan Larson’s other songs, the 1994 New York Theatre Workshop version of “Rent”, as well as La Bohemé, giving a cast that is extensive in rock and opera a change to do both). Also excerpts from songs could be performed by the Broadway cast and the amateur cast. The audience could vote whom they liked better (I’m sure Broadway!) by “voting”: donating money to the “Amateur” or “Broadway” collection. At the end of the night we could see who won. Also it’s a great, easy way to promote the show (since we will only be doing highlights), reunite old and new cast members (also, I believe “Rent: The Movie” will be doing their exterior shots on location around that time in New York City), as well as promote theatre to people who have not experienced it –while raising a hell of a lot of money for such a noble cause. I don’t know who I would need to get permission from to attempt this. It would be great to have your support, as well as I would love as much input as I can get and as much talent as you can donate to this great cause.

With love,
Truly

Neal Bennington

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[TheGaIsSilent]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#19

Posted: 2/11/05 at 10:58am

Dude, why does this Neal Bennington letter get posted EVERYWHERE?

JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!

[WhiteRabbit]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#20

Posted: 2/11/05 at 11:07am

I know what's gonna happen to Rent... They're gonna make it into a movie. LOL! But anywho is this the same thread from yesterday or a different one? And what is up with the letter thing?

I most definitely have issues with my word choices on this board.

[erinrebecca]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#21

Posted: 2/11/05 at 11:35am

TheGa, Neal's letter got posted everywhere because that's Neal. He's a freak who's been an annoying presence around Broadway and Rent forums for years.

[TheGaIsSilent]

re: What 's going to happen to RENT ????????????????#22

Posted: 2/11/05 at 11:48am

Thanks, Erin.

JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!