bigwillq
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Thu Apr-27-06 09:58 AM
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I am going to see "RENT" on Saturday. |
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In NYC. I know, it's the day of the peace rally and I really wanted to go to that but that is the day that my mom just so happened to get tickets for the show. So I will be at the peace rally in spirit! :hug:
So, has any one seen RENT, either on or off broadway? What are your thoughts about it?
I am holding off seeing the movie until after I see the show. I have read up about RENT, so I have a general idea of what it is about.
I am so excited. I can't wait to see it.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:00 AM
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1. I've only seen the movie... |
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...but I loved that. The music is wonderful. Enjoy.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:01 AM
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2. So you enjoyed the move? |
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I've heard mixed things about the movie. I ama going to watch the movie after I see the show. :hi:
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:06 AM
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7. I saw the movie as well and cried for two hours. |
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And I wasn't the only one in theatre who cried. It was one big blubber fest.
I haven't seen the Broadway production, but I know the music. It's the "Chorus Line" of my generation.
I hope you like it and have a great time visiting my city!
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:07 AM
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10. I am going to be a blubbing mess! |
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I just know it! I cry at everything! :cry:
I can't wait to go to the City. I haven't been there since last summer.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:06 AM
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8. People griping about the movie... |
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...were undoubtedly comparing it to their memories of the show. It was fresh to me and I loved it. Also, A lot of people just plain don't like musicals, and/or can't suspend their cynicism long enough to just immerse themselves in it. I found it moving and real and sweet, but that was because I was open to it.
Right-wingers in particular hate Rent, for obvious reasons - it depicts gays, transsexuals, people with AIDS, artists, and poor people as (gasp) HUMAN BEINGS with (omg) FEELINGS, and they are the MAIN CHARACTERS to boot.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:03 AM
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3. I saw it several years ago in Chicago |
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Edited on Thu Apr-27-06 10:03 AM by terrya
Excellent show. And you won't be disappointed by the film. It's very faithful to the stage version.
Enjoy. :-)
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:05 AM
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5. I heard it's very sad. |
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Should I bring tissues? :shrug:
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:07 AM
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Yes...if you're emotional, you might want to bring some tissues.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:07 AM
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I Cry at everything! :) :cry:
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:09 AM
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12. It's sad and uplifiting at the same time. |
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It's a celebration of life more than anything. And like real life, death and loss are a part of it. It's not "Steel Magnolias" , "Beaches" or "Terms of Endearment", if that's what you're wondering.
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:04 AM
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4. I saw a touring production of it a few times. |
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Wonderful! You'll love it!
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:05 AM
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6. I am looking forward to it! |
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:10 AM
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13. I've seen it on tour. |
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Edited on Thu Apr-27-06 10:11 AM by deadparrot
And I've loved the show for years now (the lyrics are actually in my sigline...:blush:). Both the movie and the stage show are great, but the stage show is really, really something to see. There are always tons of groupies there; it's a great atmosphere. Tons of energy...I'm uber-jealous. :P
Have fun! :hi:
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:46 AM
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16. I will be thinking of you |
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when I'm at the show! :hi:
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:15 AM
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14. Saw it twice...it's fabulous! |
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First time I saw it was almost a decade ago...I was blown away! Then last year my Mom took me to see it again as my Christmas present. Loved it again! It'll make you laugh, cry, and dance in your seat! I'd even go a third time to see it.
Have a great time!! :-)
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Thu Apr-27-06 10:45 AM
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I'm planning on having a good day! :hi:
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Thu Apr-27-06 11:08 AM
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I've only seen the movie. My husband, daughters, & I thoroughly enjoyed---the music is marvelous. We bought the DVD and also the music CD. Just can't get enough of the music....we listen to it all the time.
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Thu Apr-27-06 12:35 PM
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18. Rent-heads in this family too |
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We own the movie and the soundtrack.
"Without You" when Angel dies.... Well, if ya don't cry at the end of that song, you've got a heart of stone.
Advice for the OP: bring tissues!
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Thu Apr-27-06 05:53 PM
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19. I'm planning on bringing tissues. |
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I am going to be a mess!
:cry:
:hi:
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Fri Apr-28-06 10:38 AM
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21. Be sure to let us know how you like it. |
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I'm not going to be in NYC this weekend.
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Fri Apr-28-06 10:39 AM
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22. Have a wonderful time! |
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I love it! Love the music
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Fri Apr-28-06 09:01 PM
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I will fill you in when I get back! :hi:
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Fri Apr-28-06 10:42 AM
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Fri Apr-28-06 09:03 PM
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I am excited about going. I wish I could go to the rally but at least I will be in the City that day. Talk soon! :hi:
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Fri Apr-28-06 12:52 PM
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It is one of my favorites! The music is beautiful.
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Fri Apr-28-06 01:26 PM
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25. I got you covered at the peace rally, bigwillq.... |
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Fri Apr-28-06 09:03 PM
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Have fun tommorrow! :hi: :hug:
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Fri Apr-28-06 09:49 PM
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33. No, I won't be at the rally. |
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Going to see RENT, then to dinner and then maybe some drinks. I am going with my mom, my friend and his mom.
Soon though. :hi: We will make plans!
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Fri Apr-28-06 01:42 PM
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:hug: And make sure to post about it when you get back :D
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Fri Apr-28-06 09:03 PM
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Oh, they'll be a thread about it when I come back! :hi:
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