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Rent - Stella Entertainment

Fri, 10 Feb 2006, 09:04 am
Broadway Baby6 posts in thread
I saw the opening night of Stella Entertainment's production of Rent at the National Theatre last night...WOW!

My expectations for this production were very high and I was still blown away. The entire cast were amazing and I felt humbled in the presence of so many brilliant performers. There was not one weak link in this production.

I can honestly say that I preferred this production to the professional version at the Comedy Theatre a few years ago. Director Peter Fitzpatrick's interpretation was fresh and exciting and really focussed on the dramatic side of the story.

Make sure you get tickets quick!

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Broadway BabyFri, 10 Feb 2006, 09:04 am
I saw the opening night of Stella Entertainment's production of Rent at the National Theatre last night...WOW!

My expectations for this production were very high and I was still blown away. The entire cast were amazing and I felt humbled in the presence of so many brilliant performers. There was not one weak link in this production.

I can honestly say that I preferred this production to the professional version at the Comedy Theatre a few years ago. Director Peter Fitzpatrick's interpretation was fresh and exciting and really focussed on the dramatic side of the story.

Make sure you get tickets quick!
Walter PlingeFri, 17 Feb 2006, 01:24 pm

Re: Rent - Stella Entertainment

...and you are...????
Broadway BabyMon, 20 Feb 2006, 09:43 am

Re: Rent - Stella Entertainment

An avid theatre-goer and not associated with the company or cast members in any way - if that is what you are implying.
Walter PlingeSun, 26 Feb 2006, 12:52 pm

Re: Rent - Stella Entertainment

ok, well i saw this show in its second wk of production and can i say...its great. sure its not the best thing i've ever seen, has some slow points and one disappointing actor but all in all a very strong production.
Walter PlingeMon, 27 Feb 2006, 11:59 am

Re: Rent - Stella Entertainment

really, who was dissapointing to you? Clues?
Walter PlingeMon, 27 Feb 2006, 03:37 pm

Re: Rent - Stella Entertainment

yeah - i have to agree. i went not sure wat to expect ... i had only read a great review in the press (the age) and decided to go ... and was totally blown away. i was shocked at the scale and production quality. while angel was a stand out, and to a lesser degree maureen and collins, the whole ensemble was pretty brillaint ... maybe the only thing i'd fault it was some of the audio with mimi ('out tonight') ... im not sure if it was her vocals, or the audio levels, but i was like 'wat the heck is she saying' ... other than that tho ... i guess it was incredibly moving, and they managed to pull that off.
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