The Australian cast of Rent perform Rent for media in the State Theatre at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. For more information go to rentmusical.au/ theatrematters.com.au/
I went closing night. I had not seen a production of Rent since it first opened. Whilst this production is flawlessly performed, I could not but conclude that this musical has not dated well. When I first saw I didn't realise it was La Boheme updated with rock/pop, and there are just way to many sub-plots that you simply don't care as very few characters are fully developed. I suspect the initial success was due to it's depiction of marginalised community but the libretto is just flawed. It has not dated well at all.
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I was so impressed by Collins in the show I watched last night! I've never cried during the I'll Cover You reprise before but he made me cry so much!
I saw it last night in Canberra. The girl who did the solo was amazing. This video doesn't do her justice.
If that was Feb 22, I was there
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Which night was this filmed? I think we had a different female ensemble member sing the solo the night we went? Curious if they might each get a go?
This cast sounds great but I miss the high c
Why is the white girl singing Joanne’s part? It would sound better soulful, weird choice but okay lol.
I went closing night. I had not seen a production of Rent since it first opened. Whilst this production is flawlessly performed, I could not but conclude that this musical has not dated well. When I first saw I didn't realise it was La Boheme updated with rock/pop, and there are just way to many sub-plots that you simply don't care as very few characters are fully developed. I suspect the initial success was due to it's depiction of marginalised community but the libretto is just flawed. It has not dated well at all.