Can’t get to New York for the final night of Rent on Broadway? Now you don’t have to. Sony Pictures announced today a new program called the Hot Ticket, which will screen Broadway shows, rock concerts, and sporting events in digitally-equipped movie theaters across the country (much like how some theater chains have been experimenting with special presentations for years). Up first will be Cirque du Soleil’s Delirium, which will debut in August for a limited time. Then, Rent will bow in September, featuring special closing night extras, including performances from original cast members.
May 21
2008
11:39 PM ET
'Rent' goes (back) to the movies
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This sounds awesome! I was so sad to miss Rent in NY. Can’t wait.
I think this is pretty great, for people who can’t get out to see the real thing…but I hope this doesn’t make people think that they’re getting the same experience as the live show. Broadway needs all the help it can get and I hope this doesn’t take any business from it.
Hey, why not! It has to be better than most of the Hollywood sh*t that’s on the screen these days!
Hey, if it’s being filmed, is there a chance it’ll be released on dvd or something?
that’s cool, brew…
Don’t let Chris Columbus get involved in any of this.
Awesome! Even though I’ve seen RENT on broadway like a million times =P
Anyone else in love with that picture of Anthony? ^^
How would it be viewed in theatres… Is it just select, or is it every theatre. I am a huge broadway lover…
i excited about this and hope its not only in major theatres…i cant afford to go see it on broadway or go to new york
I hope Sony is taping this final performance and not just broadcasting live like the Met opera does, that way later they can release a DVD of the final performance.
This is exciting !!! Hope it is the final show that they are broadcasting and not just bits a pieces of shows over time.
I was really upset when i found out that I wouldnt be able to go to the final showing because Im going to be away at school. Im praying that the theatre near me is showing it.
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Oh that’s so fabulous! I would definately buy the last performance DVD if they put it out.
the “final performance filming” is not actually the sept 7 show, they are filming a performance in mid august and advertising it for theatres as the final performance
Hey, person-below-me…
How do you know the performance that’s going to be in movie theaters isn’t the final one?