RENT

It was cold, it was rainy, I was sick as a dog, but it was so worth going to see RENT last night at the Senator. We ended up sitting next to Tracie's mom's college roommate and she was gushing and glowing about the little girl who she watched grow up. Sounds vaguely familiar... :)

The movie was a little choppy (director's fault), but the performances were outstanding. I think that if Anthony Rapp and Jesse L. Martin piece their clips together (and leave Chris Columbus out of the decision making), either of them would make a good case for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Idina Menzel too...the cow scene was great.

Tracie Thoms was brilliant, and it was definitely weird sitting there realizing that she, Anthony, and Wilson were sitting in the audience watching the film with us. We were clapping and reacting after certain numbers, and they were there...watching and listening. It was amazing.

I finally got my question answered (by Anthony Rapp himself!!!). Mark goes to help Maureen, but then meets up with Collins and Angel. This wasn't an issue in the movie b/c Collins shows up the next day. But wait, it's the next morning and Angel is still singing "Today for You." Oh well, I'll just go with it.

Photos to be added when I get home.