RENT premiere?
RENT premiere?
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#0RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:23pmOk, so the RENT premiere is November 17, right? I just happen to be flying in that day, and I was wondering if there's anything us normal people can do for that. Is there a red carpet? Where is it? Are they doing anything else that day? Or that weekend for that matter? Any help is appreciated.
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broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#1re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:27pmI'm pretty sure it's Red Carpet and closed to the public
Chloe
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/04
#2re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:34pm
It's at the Ziegfeld (141 W. 54th Street) at 7pm, and what would a premiere be without fans lining the sidewalk? So even though it's unlikely anyone who just shows up will get into the screening, you can watch the cast walk the red carpet.
I haven't heard about any other events around that time yet, but the Ellen show will be in NYC before Thanksgiving, and I wonder if she'll have some of the cast on.
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#3re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:44pm
I wasn't planning on getting into the screening (though I wouldn't be against it 
) but fans could line the red carpet? So, what time would the cast get there for a 7:00 screening? I've never done anything like this before, but I would love to and I want to know as much as possible about it.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#4re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:48pm
Hey guys!
I have been in touch with SONY and there is definitely a "Red Carpet". The cast and celebrity guests will use it, and I will also get to make the walk! They also expressed the importance of security, so they expect to have people there.
IN CONCLUSION...
As far as I know, GET THERE! Hopefully you'll catch a glimpse of the cast and everyone. Say "Hi" if you see me!
Thanks!
~Kyle
Chloe
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/04
#5re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:53pmCongratulations, Kyle, and I hope you can give us a full report! What time are they asking you to be there?
#6re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 10:02pm
I'm still awaiting definite times and such. I expect an update this week.
Another HUGE Thank You to everyone for their support. I guarantee I will post as soon as I am able. I'm trying to get my video camera cleared for use on the carpet and at the afterparty.
WOO-HOO!!!
~Kyle
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#7re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 10:18pm
How exciting! Well, I'm still trying to figure out a way to get to the red carpet. Need a date? If you have any time advice, please let me know!
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Chloe
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/04
#8re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 10:40pmAshley, it'll be right on 54th Street, you just have to get there early enough to get a fairly close spot. The photographers will be in the way, and there will be the usual barricades right along the carpet, but I doubt if they'll be blocking off the street or anything.
#9re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 10/29/05 at 11:41pm
I will let you know as soon as I am told what time to be expected. I am so excited to meet some of you hopefully!
~Kyle
Understudy Joined: 12/31/69
#11re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 2:07pm
*BUMP*
Sorry about the bump but I didn't want to make a new topic and be told to SEARCH. I just found out I am able to go, what time do you guys think I should get there?
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With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
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#12re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 2:19pm
At movie premiere's they often give passes out to certain people for "red carpet access," and those are the only people allowed to stand along the red carpet and watch the action.
Sure, people can stand on the other side of the street, or can kind of hide places and act crazy, but my experience at premieres has been that the cops constantly clear the sidewalk.
Don't really expect to be able to see anything...it's more trouble than it's worth.
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#13re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 4:03pm
For premieres at the Ziegfeld theatre, the fans are barricaded across the street from where the red carpet is. The limos with the stars and celebrity guests will stop right in front of the entrance to the red carpet and it is each star's individual choice whether to cross the street and sign for the some of that fans. If anyone does sign, that will be it. The cast will have a huge press line to deal with before going inside to the premiere so it's not going to be time to have a long conversation with anyone or take photos with them or anything. If they are feeling generous, if they're not running late, etc., some of them might come over and sign a few things. On the red carpet will be the reporters from "ET," "Access Hollywood," "Extra," etc. so the main players have a lot of work to do before they can get inside and enjoy the movie.
I went to the premiere of "Troy" at the Ziegfeld so I'm sharing my experiences. That film started at 7:30 and I got there at 2pm and was right in the front row against the barricade directly across the street from the limo drop off. The advantage to going there (besides seeing Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Eric Bana in the flesh) was that the Ziegfeld usually reserves 100 seats in the balcony for fans who make the trek. At least that was my experience with "Troy." The security guards gave out 100 free tickets and, trust me, there were probably injuries as the fans stepped on each other and pushed each other down to get them. So it's possible that you'll get to see the movie if you wait outside all afternoon.
And you'll also be able to find out where the afterparty is, although the security there will be extremely heavy. The press and the paparazzi always wait outside there too so unless you have an actual ticket, you ain't gettin' in there.
#14re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 4:15pmIsn't it on November 20th?
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#15re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 4:49pm
No it is def on the 17th! Kyle I am so insanely jealous of yo uand Corey but am soooo glad he is going, if you had chosen anyone else I would have killed you...
Have fun for all of us BWWers and RENTheads who voted for you obsene amounts of times (yea you will owe me forever buddy) and just make it the best night of your life OR ELSE
Wax Lion
Featured Actor Joined: 4/28/05
#16re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 4:56pm
Kyle already has 2 dates, thank you.
Love,
Wax Lion
#17re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 5:06pmaww Kyle, Corey and Wax Lion...that will be the cutest threesome ever!!!! :)
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#18re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 5:16pm
Ah! I love Wax Lion's little Mark outfit.
And Kyle, what are you wearing?
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ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#19re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/15/05 at 6:18pmKyle, do you know times yet? That's crazy... I so was not thinking 2:00 for a 7pm showing. I'm not even getting into the city until 3. Well, I'll just have to play it by year. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
Soozie
Stand-by Joined: 7/26/05
#20re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/16/05 at 2:01amAre you sure there on the date? My teenage daughter has had a ticket to the premiere for a while and has told me she is going on Sunday which is the 20th.
#21re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/16/05 at 2:04amIt's definitely the 17th.
Soozie
Stand-by Joined: 7/26/05
#22re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/16/05 at 2:15amThanks for that answer which is what I am now reading in releases. Either I misunderstood her OR she has it wrong which would be horrible to then miss it, LOL. She is in NYC at college (I'm in another state) and so I just e mailed her to ask just to be sure. I know she is going and has the ticket.
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#23re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/16/05 at 2:16amHmm...I wasn't going to go out of my way to stand along the red carpet, but I drive into the city every thursday, so at worse I'd give up my afternoon nap to go. My class ends at 2:45 so I probably wouldn't be able to get there till 4 the earliest. I have seen the cast at other events, I just thought it would be a cool thing to do, but if I really shouldn't expect to get anywhere near anyone, then maybe I should not leave earlier than usual for it. Maybe stop by at 5/6 to watch the craziness, what do you all think?
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#24re: RENT premiere?
Posted: 11/16/05 at 2:16am
Maybe she just has a ticket to an advanced screening?
I know people who have gone to the Ziegfeld to wait outside for movie premieres, and they've all said that it's far more trouble than it's worth. I think I'll sit this one out.
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