Okay, so her voice was perfect, and I think this was the best portrayal, because he feels awkward, and she seems to force him to flirt, and that's what you're supposed to do! They're acting was pretty awesome too.
And also very clear that she's not much in control of anything else in her life. She's very good at handling guys, and very bad at handling herself, and Goldsberry managed to communicate both of these things right away. It's the core of Mimi: the vulnerability very thinly masked under flirtation and sass, and she nails it from the first song.
I saw this awhile ago, and I just totally forgot about it until now, because I was looking up Renee stuff! I had no idea I was going to love her so much back then!
I know it's almost dawn and I’m so sorry to bother you at home But I don’t know where to go, and I came here all alone… My heater's doin’ me wrong Freezin' me, cheatin’ me, not heatin' me... Suddenly it's broke and gone I don’t have the means to go on
Love this version and her. She's very beautiful and for the people saying she looks like a junkie great that means she did her part as an actress. For the ones questioning her beauty please google her 😊
this is my favorite casting of rent and especially of roger, I cannot get enough of it. its so natural and conversational, and roger acts like a real person
I really think it depends on your personal interpretation of Mimi that determines which actress you like better. I feel like Renee's performance is more humorous, childlike (she is only 19 after all) and temperamental. Rosario is more sexy and sly, nimble and dangerous. I prefer Renee's performance because it highlights the fact she's very young, and she has more of a cocky attitude. But I can see how some prefer Rosario and how she perfectly depicts Mimis sex appeal, the way she may seem more mature for her age, more confident and bold.
i LOVE this dude as roger, maybe even more so than the movie version. also impressive how they were able to handle flames live. like no mishaps with the matches breaking or not lighting. i dont really know how i feel about her as mimi, though.
i find renee's portrayal of mimi quite endearing. whilst watching the 2008 recorded version of the musical, i found her mimi spunky and childish and youthful, yet at the same time, during mark and roger's confrontation in "goodbye love," i saw really how childlike ("vulnerable") her character really was (see her facial expressions while eavesdropping on mark and roger's conversation). definitely one of my favourite mimis.
Wait till Eliza and Peggy hear about this also I love Renee as Mimi, I wish she were the one who played the role in the movie, but I love the movie anyway
I don't like how people are getting mad because Hamilton fans are here. I'm here because I love the actors and actresses in Hamilton and want to see more things they were in.
Bagels Are Donuts Without Ambition Not even just the rent videos--LITERALLY ANY MUSICAL THEATRE VIDEO HAS A HAMILTON REFERENCE! And as a HUGE hamilton/lin stan, it even annoys me...like cmon guys there are other musicals, cant we just enjoy them sometimes without all the ham references
Alexis Brown YES! I stan Hamilton but I absolutely hate some of the fandom. People hate on ships, bring Hamilton into everything, and are just really annoying. ;-;
Okay, can we just talk about how perfect Renee was for MiMi? She's got those vocals, that acting. She's literally perfection. And I'm not saying this because she was Angelica in "Hamilton," I'm saying it because its so true.
Honestly, I love the Mimi in the broadway version. I really felt like she reacted more... real. Like, when he mentions the handcuffs, and she laughs while singing her line. its perfect. shes not overdoing it, shes making the character her own. there IS a difference,
I love this version of the song so much. The awkwardness of it all, it’s kind of funny, really. She portrays the character nicely. Many might not agree, but I just love how “not pretty” she acts. I mean, Mimi IS an ill drug addict.
I do too, I mean I love the movie, but Renee just makes her seem younger and more like a rebellious teenager than Rosario. Both beautiful singers and actresses though
BEST ROGER AND MIMI-I'VE SEEN SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THE SHOW AND THESE TWO ARE TOPS . . . YES, THEY CAN SING BUT BOY! CAN THEY ACT AND MAKE YOU BELIEVE?. YES YES!
Renee you are so marvelous like I can’t I’m crying so much rn 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤ your voice empowers me girl like thank you so much you inspire me so much SLAAAAAYYYYYYYY RENEE 🥹🩷💖💗💝💘
Am I the only one who likes them better than the original cast? I might be biased cuz I saw Will in Something Rotten and I'm obsessed with and have seen Hamilton, and haven't seen Rent.
[Roger] What'd you forget? [Mimi] Got a light? [Roger] I know you, you're...you're shivering [Mimi] It's nothing, they turned off my heat And I'm just a little weak on my feet Would you light my candle? What are you staring at? [Roger] Nothing, your hair in the moonlight You look familiar Can you make it? [Mimi] Just haven't eaten much today At least the room stopped spinning, anyway What? [Roger] Nothing, your smile reminded me of [Mimi] I always remind people of... Who is she? [Roger] She died, her name was April [Mimi] It's out again Sorry about your friend Would you light my candle? [Roger] Well... [Mimi] Yeah? Ow! [Roger] Oh, the wax, it's... [Mimi] Dripping! I like it between my... [Roger] Fingers, I figured Oh, well, goodnight It blew out again? [Mimi] No, I think that I dropped my stash [Roger] I know I've seen you out and about When I used to go out Your candle's out [Mimi] I'm illin', I had it when I walked in the door It was pure Is it on the floor? [Roger] The floor? [Mimi] They say that I have the best ass Below 14th Street, is it true? [Roger] What? [Mimi] You're staring again [Roger] Oh no, I mean you do, have a nice--- I mean - you look familiar [Mimi] Like your dead girlfriend [Roger] Only when you smile But I'm sure I've seen you somewhere else [Mimi] Do you go to the Cat Scratch Club? That's where I work, I dance Help me look! [Roger] Yes! They used to tie you up [Mimi] It's a living [Roger] I didn't recognize you without the handcuffs [Mimi] We could light the candle Oh, won't you light the candle? [Roger] Why don't you forget that stuff? You look like you're sixteen [Mimi] I'm nineteen, but I'm old for my age I'm just born to be bad [Roger] I once was born to be bad I used to shiver like that [Mimi] I have no heat, I told you [Roger] I used to sweat [Mimi] I got a cold [Roger] Uh huh, I used to be a junkie [Mimi] But now and then I like to... [Roger] Uh huh [Mimi] Feel good [Roger] Oh, here it... [Mimi] What's that? [Roger] It's a candy bar wrapper [Mimi] We could light the candle Oh, what'd you do with my candle? [Roger] That was my last match [Mimi] Our eyes'll adjust Thank God for the moon [Roger] Maybe it's not the moon at all I hear Spike Lee's shooting down the street [Mimi] Bah humbug, bah humbug [Roger] Cold hands... [Mimi] Yours too Big, like my father's Do you wanna dance? [Roger] With you? [Mimi] No, with my father [Roger] I'm Roger [Mimi] They call me, they call me... Mimi
Vanessa who? This Mimi is amazing, I really liked Rosario but damn, I wanna hear hardcore voices in a freaking musical. She's just awesome, would have loved to hear her on stage.
its funny how different this version and the movie version is. this one has WAY more believable acting, and its more like they're conversing and singing rather than just singing. And the other Mimi is way more flirty and a lot less spunky
First I find Hamilton and hopelessly fall in love with it. Then Heathers and I feel the betrayal Veronica felt. Next is Spring Awakening with Jonathan Groff (!!!) And Lea Michele. Now THIS! I'm afraid theatre is my thing now. Edit: Yass Renee! Slay!!
I saw a small performance of this show in Pittsburgh, it was one of the best performances I've seen off broadway. Now I'm addicted to all of this music.
Okay, so her voice was perfect, and I think this was the best portrayal, because he feels awkward, and she seems to force him to flirt, and that's what you're supposed to do! They're acting was pretty awesome too.
Reené Elise Goldsberry is amazing so ya now......
It’s also abundantly clear that she’s in control of the situation (some other portrayals of Mimi don’t manage to get this aspect)
🤍
And also very clear that she's not much in control of anything else in her life. She's very good at handling guys, and very bad at handling herself, and Goldsberry managed to communicate both of these things right away. It's the core of Mimi: the vulnerability very thinly masked under flirtation and sass, and she nails it from the first song.
"I didn't recognize you without the handcuffs" gets me EVERY time
I'm addicted to her voice. The way she sings "would you light my candle?" always gives me chills.
flowersinapril SAME
I think so too
SAME AHH
Like fr
She has one of the best voice in broadway
The way she says "what" I'm laughing I love Renee
Gillian P and "ow"
How is Renee amazing in every role? She slays as Angelica and now I find that she was Mimi too? I mean damn...
Darkstorm omg that was me toooo!!! She actually is so perfect
I saw this awhile ago, and I just totally forgot about it until now, because I was looking up Renee stuff! I had no idea I was going to love her so much back then!
I know right!!
I wonder what is she doing now
Renee had a minor role in The House with a Clock in its Walls. She played a villain named Selena Izard. I love her and Tracie Thoms.
Still my favorite performance, and my favorite Mimi.
Same
same
+Sam me too
Renee and Rosario Dawson are my favourite mimi's!
" like your dead girlfriend " Renee slay my life
You mean like a... DEAD GIRL WAAAALKING (heathers reference!)
@@lilfishie7765 yes
@@lilfishie7765 YESSS
Wow, that chemistry between the two is amazing.
"I'm 19 but I'm old for my age"
SHE"S ONLY 19 BUT HER MIND FEELS OLDER
+McKayla Zeigler These New York City Streets get colder....("It's nothing, they turned off my heat.")
"Nothing like "winter" in the city, someone under stress meets someone lookin pretty."
There's flirtation in the air, Mimi's at it,
She's at the door, but I'll let Roger answer it.
I know it's almost dawn and
I’m so sorry to bother you at home
But I don’t know where to go, and I came here all alone…
My heater's doin’ me wrong
Freezin' me, cheatin’ me, not heatin' me...
Suddenly it's broke and gone
I don’t have the means to go on
+Dreupaine so I offered her a match, said she was "quite a catch", she said "you're too kind sir"...
Definitely my favourite Roger and Mimi.
How can Adam not be your favourite?
@@nonono777 he just isn’t. That’s ok
I think Ariana and Liz are the best, but this version is really good.
Love this version and her. She's very beautiful and for the people saying she looks like a junkie great that means she did her part as an actress. For the ones questioning her beauty please google her 😊
I just wish they would find a Mimi that can sing and act the part but that is closer to her actual age
this is my favorite casting of rent and especially of roger, I cannot get enough of it. its so natural and conversational, and roger acts like a real person
She will never be satisfied.
Dammit.
I feel like at this point she finally is satisfied
😭😭😭
You know she does multiple things she shouldn’t be acknowledged for that one role. Yeah, she is Mimi
My favorite Roger and Mimi! Renee just kills it!
i think he's my favorite Roger, his tone and slight awkwardness around Mimi and his body language PERFECT
The way she sings "im just born to be BAD" then hits her knees. PERFECTION.
1:54 I'm watching the "you're staring again" part over and over and can't get enough of the voice and that look
My favorite portrayals of Mimi and Roger. They have so much chemistry! 😍😍😍
I think that anything Reneé does is majestic
OMG she's so cute. I'm sorry the way she backed up at "is it true" had me laughing out loud. And her voice is so nice. This was a great performance.
They both act it so naturally this is the best video I have ever watched. I saw it a few days ago and I've watched it about twenty times since then.
WHY DO I KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS
Still here!
I love Renee’s voice. She’s such a singer.
I really think it depends on your personal interpretation of Mimi that determines which actress you like better. I feel like Renee's performance is more humorous, childlike (she is only 19 after all) and temperamental. Rosario is more sexy and sly, nimble and dangerous. I prefer Renee's performance because it highlights the fact she's very young, and she has more of a cocky attitude. But I can see how some prefer Rosario and how she perfectly depicts Mimis sex appeal, the way she may seem more mature for her age, more confident and bold.
i LOVE this dude as roger, maybe even more so than the movie version. also impressive how they were able to handle flames live. like no mishaps with the matches breaking or not lighting. i dont really know how i feel about her as mimi, though.
He’s the best Roger.
Her rendition of this song gets me every time. It’s so beautiful.
Is nobody going to mention Renee's riffs when she sings candle?
She's extraordinary.
i find renee's portrayal of mimi quite endearing. whilst watching the 2008 recorded version of the musical, i found her mimi spunky and childish and youthful, yet at the same time, during mark and roger's confrontation in "goodbye love," i saw really how childlike ("vulnerable") her character really was (see her facial expressions while eavesdropping on mark and roger's conversation). definitely one of my favourite mimis.
Ugh I love Renee as Mimi so much!
Omg it's Will Chase!!! I saw him in Something Rotten!! He's so good!!
idk about you but the second “bah humbug” gives me some major chills
I will admit that I only clicked on this because of Renee but I am glad that I did. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Amazing job.
I love these two as mimi and roger omg
I religiously listen to this everyday. Help
I still end up here like once a month
Wait till Eliza and Peggy hear about this
also I love Renee as Mimi, I wish she were the one who played the role in the movie, but I love the movie anyway
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i agree
theres a ham4ham where they sang Out Tonight
It was after Philipia left
Andi Garfin i know right Rosario sucked.
I love Food fuck off rosario was incredible
every time I listen to the soundtrack I have to listen to this version, I love her voice
Renee, Tamyra, and Rosario are my favorite Mimi's!! One of my favorite songs in the musical!!!
She's such a good singer, and I love this musical!
3:12 she just blows me away. better than the movie by far.
Uh, what?
I don't like how people are getting mad because Hamilton fans are here. I'm here because I love the actors and actresses in Hamilton and want to see more things they were in.
I'm pretty sure they're mad because in every single Rent video the comments are flooded with Hamilton fans. It gets annoying after a while
Bagels Are Donuts Without Ambition Not even just the rent videos--LITERALLY ANY MUSICAL THEATRE VIDEO HAS A HAMILTON REFERENCE! And as a HUGE hamilton/lin stan, it even annoys me...like cmon guys there are other musicals, cant we just enjoy them sometimes without all the ham references
Alexis Brown YES! I stan Hamilton but I absolutely hate some of the fandom. People hate on ships, bring Hamilton into everything, and are just really annoying. ;-;
Mood at BTS
'Only 19 but my mind is older'
Couldn't let that Hamilton reference slip away.
Nicole Aquino
Ya know this was long before Hamilton, right?
These New York City streets get colder, I shoulder
Nicole IT DIDNT FUCKING SLIP AWAY LIKE 40 PEOPLE COMMENTED IT JFC
Malachi Mizori EVERY BURDEN EVERY DISADVANTAGE I HAVE LEARNED TO MANAGE!
I love the way she says "what?" So funny 😂😂😂
Okay, can we just talk about how perfect Renee was for MiMi? She's got those vocals, that acting. She's literally perfection. And I'm not saying this because she was Angelica in "Hamilton," I'm saying it because its so true.
"They call me...they call me..."
"ANGELICAAAA WORK!!!"
Why am I here a year later again
By far the best rendition of light my candle💖
1:13 I love the way he said that! I don't know why lol
Honestly, I love the Mimi in the broadway version. I really felt like she reacted more... real. Like, when he mentions the handcuffs, and she laughs while singing her line. its perfect. shes not overdoing it, shes making the character her own. there IS a difference,
I know everyone is talking about Mimi but this will forever be my favorite roger
I love this version of the song so much. The awkwardness of it all, it’s kind of funny, really. She portrays the character nicely. Many might not agree, but I just love how “not pretty” she acts. I mean, Mimi IS an ill drug addict.
I do too, I mean I love the movie, but Renee just makes her seem younger and more like a rebellious teenager than Rosario. Both beautiful singers and actresses though
BEST ROGER AND MIMI-I'VE SEEN SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THE SHOW AND THESE TWO ARE TOPS . . . YES, THEY CAN SING BUT BOY! CAN THEY ACT AND MAKE YOU BELIEVE?. YES YES!
one of my favorite rogers
Roger Rabbit's okay. To be fair, there really aren't many well-known Rogers.
thee maxx it's 2 am and I'm unable to be viewed as normal because of how loud I laughed
She's so phenomenal 😟😍
When she said what 😂 love her ❤️
Renee you are so marvelous like I can’t I’m crying so much rn 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤ your voice empowers me girl like thank you so much you inspire me so much SLAAAAAYYYYYYYY RENEE 🥹🩷💖💗💝💘
Renee looks absolutely adorable in the starting sequence of the song!
This was the most amazing play I have ever seen!....And it was in New York City! The best!
Renee was so good in this omg!!!!
This woman's tone is out of this world.
Why are the musicals always funnier than the films? I maybe laughed twice at the film version yet I couldn't stop cracking up at this one xxx
Am I the only one replaying the part where he says “I’m Roger” it just sounds really amazing
Am I the only one who likes them better than the original cast? I might be biased cuz I saw Will in Something Rotten and I'm obsessed with and have seen Hamilton, and haven't seen Rent.
Eric Adamcik I’ll always love Adam pascal as roger, but this guy is good too
Eric Adamcik I totally I agree they are my favorites
Wow, I love Renee as Mimi!
Okay, I know we're all obsessed with Hamilton, but seriously, RENT IS JUST AS GOOD A MUSICAL!!!! XD
Meghan Robertshaw true.
Rent was the Hamilton of its day
Never been into rent but I heard this song somewhere and it's amazing.
[Roger]
What'd you forget?
[Mimi]
Got a light?
[Roger]
I know you, you're...you're shivering
[Mimi]
It's nothing, they turned off my heat
And I'm just a little weak on my feet
Would you light my candle?
What are you staring at?
[Roger]
Nothing, your hair in the moonlight
You look familiar
Can you make it?
[Mimi]
Just haven't eaten much today
At least the room stopped spinning, anyway
What?
[Roger]
Nothing, your smile reminded me of
[Mimi]
I always remind people of...
Who is she?
[Roger]
She died, her name was April
[Mimi]
It's out again
Sorry about your friend
Would you light my candle?
[Roger]
Well...
[Mimi]
Yeah? Ow!
[Roger]
Oh, the wax, it's...
[Mimi]
Dripping!
I like it between my...
[Roger]
Fingers, I figured
Oh, well, goodnight
It blew out again?
[Mimi]
No, I think that I dropped my stash
[Roger]
I know I've seen you out and about
When I used to go out
Your candle's out
[Mimi]
I'm illin', I had it when I walked in the door
It was pure
Is it on the floor?
[Roger]
The floor?
[Mimi]
They say that I have the best ass
Below 14th Street, is it true?
[Roger]
What?
[Mimi]
You're staring again
[Roger]
Oh no, I mean you do, have a nice---
I mean - you look familiar
[Mimi]
Like your dead girlfriend
[Roger]
Only when you smile
But I'm sure I've seen you somewhere else
[Mimi]
Do you go to the Cat Scratch Club?
That's where I work, I dance
Help me look!
[Roger]
Yes!
They used to tie you up
[Mimi]
It's a living
[Roger]
I didn't recognize you without the handcuffs
[Mimi]
We could light the candle
Oh, won't you light the candle?
[Roger]
Why don't you forget that stuff?
You look like you're sixteen
[Mimi]
I'm nineteen, but I'm old for my age
I'm just born to be bad
[Roger]
I once was born to be bad
I used to shiver like that
[Mimi]
I have no heat, I told you
[Roger]
I used to sweat
[Mimi]
I got a cold
[Roger]
Uh huh, I used to be a junkie
[Mimi]
But now and then I like to...
[Roger]
Uh huh
[Mimi]
Feel good
[Roger]
Oh, here it...
[Mimi]
What's that?
[Roger]
It's a candy bar wrapper
[Mimi]
We could light the candle
Oh, what'd you do with my candle?
[Roger]
That was my last match
[Mimi]
Our eyes'll adjust
Thank God for the moon
[Roger]
Maybe it's not the moon at all
I hear Spike Lee's shooting down the street
[Mimi]
Bah humbug, bah humbug
[Roger]
Cold hands...
[Mimi]
Yours too
Big, like my father's
Do you wanna dance?
[Roger]
With you?
[Mimi]
No, with my father
[Roger]
I'm Roger
[Mimi]
They call me, they call me...
Mimi
That awkward moment when Angelica Schyluer didn't really die she just time traveled to 2008-2009
zeta actually the 1980’s that’s where Rent took place
Is the early 90´s a full year
It reaches my heart! This piece is sung and performed so very well! Authentic not pathetic! For me it is just brilliant.
SAY NO TO THIS ROGER
2020 and this is still my favorite version of this song❤️❤️❤️
She is magnificent. No other words.
OH LOOK ITS MY CELEBRITY CRUSH PLAYING MY MUSICAL THEATRE CRUSH
I still watch the dvd and cry in 2024😭
I love Renee's version over Daphne's.... her voice is softer and opposite of the guy's vocals... fits this song.
2019 and still listening to this
REG is the best MiMi EVER!!!
Renee&Will
Waaay better than Vanessa's preformance. Good fit for Mimi.
Megan Schnell My grandma would have been a better choice than Vanessa
I thought Vanessa played Maureen ?
Linerva Montalvo she played Maureen recentlyl
Vanessa who? This Mimi is amazing, I really liked Rosario but damn, I wanna hear hardcore voices in a freaking musical. She's just awesome, would have loved to hear her on stage.
Casting did a great job.
GOOD JOB GUYSS!
its funny how different this version and the movie version is. this one has WAY more believable acting, and its more like they're conversing and singing rather than just singing. And the other Mimi is way more flirty and a lot less spunky
Brilliant show.! Great performance.
"You wanna dance?"
"No.
With my father"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is my favorite version of this song.
I love this musical!
The best Mimi!
First I find Hamilton and hopelessly fall in love with it. Then Heathers and I feel the betrayal Veronica felt. Next is Spring Awakening with Jonathan Groff (!!!) And Lea Michele. Now THIS! I'm afraid theatre is my thing now.
Edit: Yass Renee! Slay!!
Renee’s voice is like studio perfect at some points. So talented.
Every time... I Knock-Knock-Knock... any surface I can find. Every time for 20-dang-years!
"It blew out again?"
I saw a small performance of this show in Pittsburgh, it was one of the best performances I've seen off broadway. Now I'm addicted to all of this music.
I was literally just thinking how Renee would make a good Mimi and then I found this 🤩🤩🤩
I’m a simple broadway fan, I see Renee, I click.
Will's face at 1:48 is the best
3:35 such beautiful tone
i’m sorry but this is the best version of the song like ever
I LIVE HER AS MIMI HOLY CRAPP
Yaaaasssss best Mimi ever!!!!
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HUNTY !!!!!!! BEST MIMI EVERRRR!
Her voice is amazing but i like Rosario's physical performance better. Both are amazing though.
RENEE SLAYED
Love Renee! She has a beautiful voice!!!
i cant express how much i LOVE "at least the room stopped spinning anyway...wHaAaAt?"