![]() The story deserved a far better portrayal. The choreography was stiff, the cast interaction was awkward at best and most of the time it seemed like each cast member was given a different script than everyone else and then they were all gathered on stage to perform at once. I waited that long to be polite to the people around me. I was familiar with poem the show was based on as well as the show itself, and am a great fan of all musicals and shows, but this disjointed mess was so difficult to watch I left at intermission. Seemed rushed, with blunt transitions between scenes. The show from Mimi), (I hate to say this, but.) Angel was dynamic, but lost his breath ![]() Roger (screams during most songs, and seemed tired), Mimi (couldn't hold the notesĪll the way through dancing was great, but seemed unconvincing Maureen stole Pipes on her that you would not believe!). Member of the ensemble who has a solo in the Seasons of Love song (that girl has Was impressed by the cast, Maureen (a joy to watch), Joanne (her vocals areĪmazing), Mark (perfectly cast), Collins (man, can that guy sing!), and a female I know every song and line by heart - note for note. I bought the CD by the original cast, saw the movie numerous times in I love Rent! As a Chicago native, I saw it when it first came to Chicago oh, so many SOME STOOD OUT SOME NOT-SO-MUCH OVERALL GREAT SHOW! Eat at the Waystone (Market St) before/afterwards, Please don’t miss this gem – this is one to cherish for the ages. When the show ended, the cast got a 10-minute standing ovation. I loved every minute of every performance. The cast members were gritty and raw and delivered the messages of the storyline, but nuanced the show with enough of their personalities and their talent to make this not a tribute piece, but their own work of art. What I got was a true and perfect laudation to the genius of the original work. When I attending the limited appearance of the 20th anniversary release at the Golden Gate Theatre, I was hoping for a decent rendition. ![]() I bought the movie and the CDs by the original Broadway cast. I’ve seen some of the original cast members I’ve seen it in London I’ve seen local productions, and a touring production here in San Francisco. I was lucky enough to see this show when it first came out. IF YOU LOVED THE ORIGINAL, THIS SHOW IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! Valerie Harris from SF Bay Area, California ![]()
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