For the 10th Anniversary Concert for Les Mis, a CD and DVD were produced. Do you think Rent will get the same treatment (especially if the movie is a hit)?
Cameron Mackintosh produced the LES MIZ extravaganza and by showing it on PBS it gave the Broadway run a shot in the arm when box office sales were starting to lag a little. But MIZ already had a mass following that RENT does not have. RENT is certainly a hit but its following is a more limited fan-based "cult" rather than a show that has permeated the national consciousness. It was not a success in London or Toronto and even the road tour has performed erratically...doing well in some cities, not so good in others. Also with the movie coming out now (and likely out on video by the show's anniversary next April) the film producers would most likely resist if not completely thwart any attempt to market a competing version.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks." Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
Not sure I understand..raise money for what? RENT is not a charity. PBS would probably not go for a RENT in Concert because of language and subject matter and fans would be outraged if a single word was bleeped.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks." Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
With a motion picture of the show coming out this month, I doubt they will market a separate product that features most of the same cast. While I would love this to be on DVD, I think it is doubtful that it will ever happen.
I'm saying that the 10th Anniversary concert is a benefit for three separate organizations (which explains why the tickets cost so much -- whatever they make has to be split three ways). So, if a recording were to be made, proceeds from the DVD's could also be donated. I meant that a recording would be a good way to raise more money.
mandi moo, are you asking about the tour or the benefit? Those cast members will not be in the tour. The tour cast has already been announced and there are no OBC members in it.
ruthiefan, the tour and the benefit are two entirely separate entities.