"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I'm sorry I'm so lost and not following this. Does anyone know when the opening date is? and when we are allowed to buy tickets? Is the cast just going to be unknown?
Opens 7/14, tix have been available for a few weeks.
Define "unknown". ALL never cast before kids? No. Big well known names? No.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Well I didn't know who the hell Corbin was if that helps you feel better thisismyshow. It's not like Beyonce is stepping into the role. Hell, Tracy Thoms is even an unknown-no one outside of RENT heads knows who the hell she is.
Most working theatre actors are unknowns, I hate to break it to you.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
The only reason for this being brought back is money.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Hell, Tracy Thoms is even an unknown-no one outside of RENT heads knows who the hell she is.
Well, she had a regular role on Cold Case for 5 seasons, so she's not quite as unknown to the general population as, say, Merle Dandridge (another old Joanne) would be.
Possibly with one exception, the cast is composed of actors who are primarily theatre actors. People in "our" community will know who they are.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Don't be hating on Corbin. She's a great young performer and having two Broadway credits understudying the lead in both is pretty respectable. Especially for being fresh out of college.
This version of Rent, I'm pretty sure, is supposed to be more "fun", because everyone playing the parts was growing up having the show on broadway. It doesn't matter if a Broadway swing is playing a lead in an off-broadway show anyway. An open call is an open call.