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One of the longest-running shows (since 1996) in the history of Broadway, and one of its most beloved, RENT was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on Puccini's classic opera "La Boheme," Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic in New York's gritty East Village. Now the powerful musical marks its 10th year on stage by coming to the big screen, accompanied by RENT The Motion Picture Soundtrack, produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Alanis Morissette).It's not that surprising that Rent, a successful musical with a strong youth following, would have transferred from the New York stage to film.

What is remarkable is that the material has aged very well and that most of the original cast have made the trip to the silver screen. This is no small feat since nearly ten years have elapsed since the show's Off-Broadway debut and the film's release. When it opened in 1996, Jonathan Larson's rock musical based on neobohemian life in the gritty East Village felt a bit hackneyed at times; now, Rent feels more like a Broadway fantasy about life on the edge, and that new element actually works in the show's favor.

The two cast additions--Rosario Dawson (replacing Daphne Rubin-Vega as Mimi) and Tracie Thomas (replacing Fredi Walker as Joanne)--act well and with emotion, but aren't quite powerful enough. They are eclipsed by vets such as Anthony Rapp, Idina Menzel, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, and Taye Diggs, who of course had the chance to perfect their roles on stage and can also be heard on the original cast recording. It's a pleasure to hear these stalwarts New York performers strut their stuff again.

This soundtrack will please the show's fans, and probably attract new ones. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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 I am a total RENThead!!! If you only saw the movie then you are really missing out. I highly recommend that you check out the stage production (there is a dvd of the last performance on Broadway)... more
 
 I am a total RENThead!!! If you only saw the movie then you are really missing out. I highly recommend that you check out the stage production (there is a dvd of the last performance on Broadway). The story is basically La Boheme with a modern rock twist, instead of tuberculious, it has been updated to AIDS. It is about struggling artist trying to find their way in the world, while trying to keep their art and intergity in place and learning to cope with life's ups and downs. The story is narrated by Mark (Anthony Rapp) who sees life through his camera lense while trying to disengage from his emotions. He records a year in the life of his friends and the lessons that they have learned. It is a beautiful love story between 3 couples and how your family can include the people that you chose to include in your heart. Thank you Jonathan Larson for leaving us with a masterpiece that you should be here to enjoy but you will live on the hearts of your fans and all of the people have touched,
 
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 ETHOS - PAPUA liked and reviewed Rent
 
 Stop looking for the pot of gold and appreciate the rainbow
 
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 I love Rent. It's changed my life. and it's amazing.
 
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 Jeremy Freshline I agree! Rent is an amazing show! I would credit rent with me being able to be comfortable with myself! Rent was the first time I heard music "about me set in my era" just amazing!
 
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 The original soundtrack and movie soundtrack are both amazing. I really enjoyed this show!
 
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 Saw it on B'way about 20 times including w/the original cast. Also got to see Jai Rodriguez understudy for Angel and he was brilliant. That was the night of my b-day and the cast came out and sang... more
 
 Saw it on B'way about 20 times including w/the original cast. Also got to see Jai Rodriguez understudy for Angel and he was brilliant. That was the night of my b-day and the cast came out and sang Happy Birthday to me and signed my program. Very cool night!
 
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 Kalli Meisler favorited and reviewed Rent
 
 the stars gleam
 the poets dream
 the eagles fly
 without you
 
 the earth turns
 the sun burns
 but I die without you
 
 the flower bloom
 the breeze warms
 the girl smiles
 the cloud... more
 
 the stars gleam
 the poets dream
 the eagles fly
 without you
 
 the earth turns
 the sun burns
 but I die without you
 
 the flower bloom
 the breeze warms
 the girl smiles
 the cloud moves
 without you- the tides change.
 
 the boys run
 the oceans crash
 the crowds roar
 the days soar
 the babies cry...without you
 
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 I can say for sure that RENT was one of the best things that happened in my life <3
 
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One of the longest-running shows (since 1996) in the history of Broadway, and one of its most beloved, RENT was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on Puccini's classic opera "La Boheme," Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic in New York's gritty East Village. Now the powerful musical marks its 10th year on stage by coming to the big screen, accompanied by RENT The Motion Picture Soundtrack, produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Alanis Morissette).It's not that surprising that Rent, a successful musical with a strong youth following, would have transferred from the New York stage to film. What is remarkable is that the material has aged very well and that most of the original cast have made the trip to the silver screen. This is no small feat since nearly ten years have elapsed since the show's Off-Broadway debut and the film's release. When it opened in 1996, Jonathan Larson's rock musical based on neobohemian life in the gritty East Village felt a bit hackneyed at times; now, Rent feels more like a Broadway fantasy about life on the edge, and that new element actually works in the show's favor. The two cast additions--Rosario Dawson (replacing Daphne Rubin-Vega as Mimi) and Tracie Thomas (replacing Fredi Walker as Joanne)--act well and with emotion, but aren't quite powerful enough. They are eclipsed by vets such as Anthony Rapp, Idina Menzel, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, and Taye Diggs, who of course had the chance to perfect their roles on stage and can also be heard on the original cast recording. It's a pleasure to hear these stalwarts New York performers strut their stuff again. This soundtrack will please the show's fans, and probably attract new ones. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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