“Rent” Ends 12 Year Run on Broadway

Broadway said goodbye Sunday to “Rent,” 12 years and 5,124 performances after it first became a rock musical with a message for theatergoers of all ages.

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Another tour starts in January for some 30 weeks with several members of the original cast. Plus a new cinecast of “Rent,” filmed in High-Definition video by Sony Pictures during the musical’s last performances, will be shown in movie theaters in the United States and Canada for four days (Sept. 24-25 and Sept. 27-28). Check http://www.thehotticket.net/rent for locations.

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A bit sad — but alas, all good things must come to an end. During it’s run I was able to see it 7 times, including my first time in London. Here’s a press reel from RENT.