Review - RENT - 8/7/07 & 8/25/07

I was blessed with seeing RENT again on 8/7/07 and 8/25/07.

8/7/07

Had Row C Center mezzanine seats, which were better than the prior week, but still high. Not much to comment on the performance that hasn't already been said. If anything they were so much better. They had over a week back in the roles and it showed. The cast really appeared to be gelling together. Stagedoor was still mad so we didn't stay. I don't think Adam came out anyway.

8/25/07
These were the tickets I had bought when they first announced the Adam/Anthony return. 8th row direct center baby! Well worth it! The mezzanine definitely holds it charms, but being so close you get to see the emotions on the actors faces. It was so great. The show as 10x better than 8/7, which was 10x better than 7/31. The entire cast is just on fire. Adam has made Roger come alive with his brooding anger yet vulnerability. Anthony is perfection as Mark. Most importantly, you can tell they are enjoying themselves. I actually stage doored afterwards since the new layout. I got a front spot without rushing and everyone was really cool and calm. D'Monroe (Benny), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Anthony and Tamyra came out and signed. They were all very nice but you can tell really exhausted, especially Anthony. I was secretly bummed Adam didn't come out, but it's all good. I think he had family in town, and he should get to spend the time with them. Just when I thought I was cool with not seeing the show in September, I want to go back like today! :) Yesterday (8/26) marked exactly 8 years since the first time I saw the show, and it still makes me as giddy as a 12 year old.