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June 20, 2005

RENT News: Cast in Entertainment Weekly


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Check out the RENT cast featured in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly (issue date: June 24/July 1, 2005)!


 

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I love the picture, everyone looks absolutely gorgeous! *must go find magazine*

Posted by: Bethy on 06/20/05 at 08:58 AM

Wow! They look amazing! This is so exciting!

Posted by: Crystal on 06/20/05 at 09:02 AM

Got mine in the mail friday WHAT A TREAT to see the full page full on hot cast pic

Posted by: Kevin on 06/20/05 at 09:03 AM

Everyone in this movie is so gorgeous. GREAT pictures.

Posted by: Mary P. on 06/20/05 at 09:41 AM

I'm soooooooooooo excited! I am literally counting down the days! 142 left! I love you all!

Especially Idina!

Love.

Posted by: Sarah Taggart on 06/20/05 at 09:44 AM

Hey Tracie!
Man....I watched the Rent trailer hundreds of times and I can't get over how amazing your voice is. I am so glad that you are Joanne and not some random pop star! Haha ....I am such a Rent-head...I wish I could have been in the movie!
best of luck!

Kristin O'Connell- Indiana

Posted by: Kristin O'Connell on 06/20/05 at 09:51 AM

The cast photo looks so amazing!! It is an absolute joy that so much of the original cast has gotten back together. Nothing against Tracie and Rosario who I am sure (from what I've seen) will do those parts tremendous justice. The story and creative genious of Jonathon Larson will live on forever now!!

Posted by: Brandon on 06/20/05 at 10:02 AM

Oh my gosh, I cant wait!!! 11/11/05! im so excited.I have watchd the rent trailer hundreds of times.I cant wait to see every one in this moive.
especially Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp!!!

Posted by: Sam Smith on 06/20/05 at 10:14 AM

*giggle* Adam's hair and shadow (I hope you are reading this :) Your hair is what many people talk about when they see pictures)

Love the picture and since I'm a lifelong suscriber to EW I have a copy hanging on my RENT wall

Can't wait to hear about the riot scene on Wed.

SO EXCITED for this film...I'm still complaining that 5 months is too long and since I can't get into NYC right now I'm in MAJOR RENT withdrawal

Posted by: Di on 06/20/05 at 10:29 AM

that is truely amazing. i read your blog entry and it really makes me think- if you want something you have to go get it. and you did, and that's incredible. i pride you on never giving up and wanted to let you know that you have inspired me. i will def. be seeing the movie. thanks!

Posted by: Lauren on 06/20/05 at 11:34 AM

Tracie, you kick major butt in the trailer and I cannot wait to see you in the movie!!! Glad to know that you are such a fan of Rent... this movie is in great hands. Take care!! <3 E

Posted by: Erin on 06/20/05 at 11:39 AM

The good stuff just keeps on coming. Will be running to the newstand in mins.

Posted by: Nancy on 06/20/05 at 12:16 PM

Is there gonna be a CD? and when is it coming?

Posted by: Jake on 06/20/05 at 12:48 PM

Oh my god i am counting down the minutes and seconds and fractions of seconds for this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I CANT WAIT TO SEE IDINA !!!!!

*has a heart attack and faints from excitement*

Posted by: Scott Thomas on 06/20/05 at 01:00 PM

I just got back from New York where I saw RENT again! I think I cried just as much as the first time I saw it, and at this point, I'm on pins and needles for this movie!

Love the pictures!

Posted by: Amanda on 06/20/05 at 01:10 PM

Thanks for working so hard on something thats means the world to all of us Rentheads. You are just as welcome as any person from the original cast, and we will support you just as much!

Posted by: Meghan on 06/20/05 at 01:30 PM

I am soo excited! I can't believe its going to be on the big screen in just a few months. I am such a huge fan of this musical, i've seen it a million times, but never saw it with the original cast, so this will be a treat! Thank you for making this happen!

Posted by: Gerry on 06/20/05 at 01:55 PM

I saw the article a couple days ago. The picture is fantastic, I love the lighting and everyone looks great. Break a leg with shooting.

Posted by: Katie on 06/20/05 at 02:02 PM

Tracie,

First of all let me say congrats on getting the part.

Now then I def. know what it feels like to know that you will be one of the Rent players. I to know that i will be Tom one day, but my life has pulled me somewhere eles, so one day. But I just wanted to say that I know how you feel and it makes me lift my head a little higher and keeping that dream alive. Thank You.

P.S. I am from B-more also just moved to New Orleans. I love and miss home. Can't wait to see the show.

Posted by: Dewayne on 06/20/05 at 02:08 PM

Awesome photo! Whoa the riot scene! I can't wait!

Posted by: Aria on 06/20/05 at 02:45 PM

Oh. That picture made my year!
Only two things I found...interesting...
1) ROGER (Adam,) in the bathroom wearing a rust red shirt...interesting placement and outfit choice
2) It's a tad hard to see COLLINS (Jesse) because it so darkly lit

Besides that....great picture...

Posted by: Bree on 06/20/05 at 02:47 PM

gorgeous picture! i have to get that magazine now...i especially love idina there, she just looks so maureen-ish. it's a little hard to see jesse because of the lighting, but everyone looks great and so in character. thanks for the awesome picure, i am counting down the days till the movie comes out!

Posted by: Lidia on 06/20/05 at 04:13 PM

i saw the picture in the magazine and totally freaked out. The picture is now hanging on my wall next to my bed with a countdown hanging next to it...143 days!

Posted by: Carolyn on 06/20/05 at 04:28 PM

That. Is. Beautiful.

Posted by: Alix on 06/20/05 at 04:44 PM

omg awsome picture!!!!!! i looove it!!!!

Posted by: Bianca on 06/20/05 at 04:46 PM

I am from Canberra in Australia and i'm so excited about seeing the movie when it comes out over here.
I am in a amateur musical production of RENT at the moment here and am playing the role of Joanne.
It's great to hear about Tracie's experience playing the character of Joanne and hopefully I can take on board some of what she had to say. I am so grateful to be playing this role and I'll give it all I've got!!!
NO DAY BUT TODAY!

Posted by: Bec on 06/20/05 at 05:21 PM

Too bad it doesn't come out on National Coming-Out Day, Oct 11th. That would be cool.

Posted by: Kbo on 06/20/05 at 05:57 PM

Hi, the loser that i am, I just found this site?
Does anyone know if it's the exact same script as the original broadway?

Posted by: Ben on 06/20/05 at 06:46 PM

Hey there cast! After being completely addicted for the past couple months since seeing this musical in D.C, I was STOKED to hear that a movie is being made of it. I'm obsessed with the websites and hearing from the awesome cast and crew. (also a HUGE Idina fan! Saw you in wicked and you have inspired me beyond what you realize!) I just can't thank you all enough for being so down-to-earth and just plain awesome about this experience. You all sound so grateful for it and I hope that if I ever am blessed enough to be in your shoes, that I remain as level-headed and humble as all of you. Thanks again cast! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Posted by: Karin on 06/20/05 at 06:53 PM

My name is Bec from Canberra Australia. Not Bianca!

Posted by: Bec on 06/20/05 at 06:56 PM

Never mind I was looking at the wrong thing!!! Whoops!!! :P

Posted by: Bec on 06/20/05 at 06:57 PM

The fact that "Rent" is already getting recognition is amazing!!!

Very thrilled...great photograph!

Posted by: Melissa on 06/20/05 at 07:34 PM

This message is for Tracie Thoms:
Hi, I'm Dave. I just have to tell you that I am a huge fan of RENT. It's a show that really strikes a chord with me more than any other show on B'way EVER has. This is coming from an actor's point of view not just your average "blue haired" theater goer. I never got to see the original cast on B'way and even tho your not an original...by the trailer alone, you're gonna ROCK this performance!!! The story of how you came to get this role is just awesome and inspiring and you MUST be feeling the magic as you perform. For you to be such a fan of the original cast and then get to actually sing and perform with them must be just unbelievable. I'm sure November 11th, 2005 can't come quick enough for you. Believe me, people WILL know your name after this film opens :-) All the very best!!!
Sincerely,
Dave

Posted by: Dave B. on 06/20/05 at 07:36 PM

This is such a cool picture. I love the arrangment and the whole 'everyday household objects'...everyone looks awesome, and as always, Adam is scrumptious!

I was so disappointed that I, being 7 years old, missed the cast appearing in magazines and on talk shows when RENT just came out on Broadway, but now I get a second chance (and it's even better 'cause I know of their talent/hotness and can't wait for the masses to know also!!!)

Posted by: Chrispy on 06/20/05 at 07:37 PM

Wow! The picture alone tells so much about RENT. I love the set in the picture, and the lighting, so dramatic! And everyone has the right look on their face! YEAH!

Posted by: Lisa on 06/20/05 at 07:48 PM

Hi Tracie! Thanks for the nice long introduction post. As a renthead, I've been a fan of the OBC for a very long time. But just from your amazing rendition of Seasons of Love in the trailer, and reading about your story in the post, I think you have me won over ;) I am so excited about the movie! Can't wait to see you in it.
Take care,
S.

Posted by: S from NYC on 06/20/05 at 07:55 PM

I've only been following this blog for a few weeks, but I had to post a quick comment. This entry had me cracking up. :D I can't claim to be the biggest fan ever, but I've seen the show (off Broadway, by my college) and have owned the soundtrack for several years. I still get choked up every now and then while listening to it, when I'm in the right mood. Anyway, I'm so excited to be able to see how the movie is coming along, and especially to be able to hear from the cast about how THEY feel it's coming. I can't say enough how excited I am to see this movie. I might have to go watch the trailer again, for, probably, the eleventh time.

--Tanith

Posted by: Tanith on 06/20/05 at 08:24 PM

that's hot

Posted by: madeline on 06/20/05 at 08:54 PM

OMGSH! I Must Have Watched the Trailer 18 Times this Morning In a Row! I Thought I was Obsessed with Wicked! I Am Soooo Obsessed With RENT! I Am So0o With Everyone Who Cannot Wait to See Idina Menzel! She is an Amazing Actress! I Mean It Truly Shows that You're Amazing when U Can Act on Screen As a Lezbian! It Really Does, Im Not trying to say that in a Grose Way! She is Just a Huge InSpriration! Does Any one know If They Are Going to be Preforming in the Macy's ThanksGiving Day Parade? I Hope They Are!!

Well I Cant Wait For RENT!
A.J .....

Posted by: Annie Jacobs on 06/20/05 at 09:15 PM

The trailer is awesome and you all look great (I can't believe that it's been 10 years since I first listened to y'all!). As I live on the opposite coast and have no money, I never made it to Broadway to see any of you (although the 4 touring casts I saw were phenonominal!), and I am soooo excited to see this with all the originals (and the two newbies who are sure to be great!). Thanks so much for making this movie!
Tracie- I am so happy that you got your dream part, and that it wasn't meant to be until now. I can't wait for the movie soundtrack. You sound great in the trailer.
Thanks,
SaraB

Posted by: Sara on 06/20/05 at 11:29 PM

I'm blowing it up, printing it, and PUTTING IT ON MY WALL! Eep! More RENT pics! *does eep dance*

Posted by: Serena on 06/21/05 at 12:56 AM

Tracie!

Thank you SO much for posting! You are living the dream of most of us Rentheads. After seeing the trailer I fell in love with your voice and after reading the post - you are just so endearing! CONGRATS! Can't wait to see it!

Posted by: Heather on 06/21/05 at 05:12 AM

hey guys! I'm an Aussie that has indeed been to New York, unfortunatley I didn't see Rent...but I saw Wicked and the people I saw it with cried in Defying Gravity and the whole 2nd act! When we arrived back in Australia I started obssessing about Wicked,you know, looking up stuff about the cast on the net. I soon discovered Idina Menzel(the leading lady in Wicked) was in the original cast of Rent, so I started looking stuff up on that! Recently I found out that Rent was going to be made into a movie and I was butterflies in my tummy excited and still am. I'm trying to find more information about the movie everyday and ofcourse watch the RENT trailer atleast once a day!Tracie I can tell is enjoying every second of the RENT experience. Rosario is a wonderful actress and I am convinced she will play the part of Mimi very well. Adam,Jesse,Anthony,Wilson,Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs(which make an extremely lovely couple and must I say good luck to them both with their other movies coming out this year,Cake and Ask the Dust) who all have obvious natural talent will really bring this movie together beautifully. On November 11th you won't have to keep on guessing...how to measure a year!


Posted by: Cindel on 06/21/05 at 06:37 AM

whoa... AWESOME!

adam, love you hair.

Posted by: emily lowry on 06/21/05 at 09:26 AM

oh my god, I can't wait! I can't evin begin to imagine what being picked for something like this must be. I've been going crazy, recruiting friends from my theatre group to go see RENT in theatres opening night. I've seen the play, and now your trailer, and cannot wait!!! God bless you all.

Posted by: Katie on 06/21/05 at 09:32 AM

Hey tracie! YOU ROCK! I love your voice! I watch the trailer, and the ease with which you hit that high note in SEASONS is so amazing to me! Can't wait to see you! Welcome to the RENT family! I am so glad your dream came true!

Posted by: rent head girl on 06/21/05 at 09:53 AM

Only someone who was so truely elated to get the part deserved to have it. CONGRATS and much luck!

Posted by: Kate on 06/21/05 at 12:44 PM

Wow.. Wow....

Up until a couple years ago I probably couldn't have told you what broadway even really was, but one of my best friends introduced me to it and in a big way. It wasn't until I went to NYC and saw it on Broadway last year that I realized just how amazing Rent is, it has changed my life. I'm now so obsessed with Rent and with the possibility of me moving to L.I. I will probably go to see Rent every chance I get, it's so worth it. I'm definitely getting opening night tickets for 11/11/05!!!! .. I also have the site open constantly that has the minute countdown. 205K to go!

Posted by: Kevin on 06/21/05 at 01:04 PM

Wow is pretty much all I can say
IDINA YOU LOOK AH-MAZING. So Beautiful : )
Is the cast going to promote the film.....in NYC?

Posted by: Emily on 06/21/05 at 02:48 PM

I've gone to get the magazine right now. My search will produce said magazine, or I will have a cow. Can't wait for the sneak-peak! This page is like a big candy-bowl with all your favorites!

Posted by: Emma on 06/21/05 at 03:45 PM

I saw RENT on Feb 14 2004 and it CHANGED MY LIFE ! It was the perfect Valentines day! I spent time with my first love, plays! I fell in love with RENT that night, i listen to the soundtrack EVERY DAY ! I am even listening to it now ! On my cell all my ring tones are RENT because EVERYTHING IS RENT !
-New Orleans-

Posted by: Brie on 06/21/05 at 03:47 PM

im SOOOO excited about all the press that the movie is receiving... i just hope that the viewing public is just as responsive... and as positive!..

and yes, everyone just looks so GOOOOOOOOOOD! =)

CANT WAIT, simply CANT WAIT for nov. 11!!

Posted by: bja19 on 06/21/05 at 06:04 PM

You deserve this part! Congradulations.

Posted by: Kate on 06/21/05 at 08:18 PM

Helo guys!
I'm a brazilian and since when i saw the trailer i am so excited to see the movie!
i have a doubt...
Will the film come to Brazil?
It will be a musical or a drama?
thanks!

Posted by: fabi ross on 06/21/05 at 08:55 PM

Saw rent in Boston in 97 I think? I bought the CD's the week after and a week after that had the whole thing memorized. I still sometimes cry when listening to the CD's. It's all about love, pure and simple. Anyway, can't wait to see this movie, and then again, and then again, and then again.

Posted by: Adam on 06/21/05 at 09:30 PM

Wow!
This picture is so beautiful!!
I hope seeing the movie in Japan.

Posted by: Hana in Japan on 06/22/05 at 03:52 AM

I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!! IT IS GEORGEOUS!!! YOU ALL LOOK AMAZING!!! WOW!!!!

LOVE TO ALL
KHALEHLA

Posted by: Khalehla on 06/22/05 at 06:59 AM

I just purchase the magazine, the picture is worth the money, I tore it out and paste it with the rest of my collection, looking forward to seeing everyone in Nov. 2005

Posted by: wilma on 06/22/05 at 07:57 AM

The picture is awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on the magazine. Really can't wait for 11/11/05 ... See you guys opening night! :)

Posted by: Kelly on 06/22/05 at 11:58 AM

Tracie,
i just read your blog. i am so looking forward to seeing you in this movie i have waited for so long to see....Best of luck to you and the rest of the cast!!!

Posted by: Jack on 06/22/05 at 01:12 PM

Whoa!! So excited for November 11th!! The picture is beautiful, everybody looks so awesome!! The music is so wonderful, I have no doubt the movie will be a gajillion times better!!!

Posted by: Dev on 06/22/05 at 01:57 PM

this movie is gunna ROCK. but i have a few Questions 1. why could'nt fredi j. walker & rubin daphne vega join the cast 2. why is there no ensemble

Posted by: William on 06/22/05 at 02:55 PM

Tracie, I'm moved. I am very, VERY proud of you (and everyone else, too). You are one of the kindest, coolest, grooviest chicks ever...and if ANYONE deserves this part, it's you, honey. You've got the kick-ass voice, the super-blazin' hot looks and you've definitly got me as a fan. You ARE the bomb.com, MT! See you around, but until then...take care!

Love,
John

Posted by: John on 06/22/05 at 08:13 PM

omigod, i bought this magazine today. I had no clue this picture was inside. I had bought the magazine for my plane ride home from Mexico. So I'm flipping through the magazine on the plane, and I come to this picture.

Me: OMIGOD, OMIGOD! OMIGOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!

I started screaming at the TOP of my lungs. My friend had to tell me to shut up a lot. ^_^ i couldn't help it

Posted by: julia on 06/23/05 at 12:31 AM

I just saw the trailer for RENT and I am practically dying.....IM OBSESSED!!! I have been listening to the soundtrack since i was very little and now i have memorized EVERY SINGLE lyric and word in the entire play. I just think its absolutly amazing. When I found out they were making it into a movie i screamed for litterally 20 minutes. Im also a wicked fanatic. Yeah...and also everytime i listen to "Goodbye Love" and "One song glory" i cry really hard. Anybody who doesnt own the soundtrack need to get it...IMMEDIATLY

Posted by: jordie on 06/23/05 at 09:13 AM

When I was pregnant with my daughter, Chicago came out three days before she was born. And now my second-favourite Broadway musical (next to Wicked - of course) comes out three days before my son is due!!!

I love Idina!!! Can't wait!!

Posted by: Kellybelly on 06/23/05 at 09:55 AM

Stunning marketing campaign so far! I really cannot wait to see what advertisements you invent! Here are some I thought of (I would make them but I really do not have paint shop pro or anything)

The Mark poster/ cameraman

The poster would be massive, plain and black. Then in the left corner, there would be a picture of Mark fixing his camera. The camera would face diagonally upwards, so that the lens faced the top right corner.
Out of the lens there would a burst of light where several pictures would be blurred together to form the essence of Rent. Pictures of LVB, Mimi and Roger, TMOLM etc. Along the bottom, next to Mark, the words 'Rent - coming this fall' would be seen. Diagonally across the left top corner, the words 'Mark' in red.

The Roger poster

This poster would have a slightly torn and dirty effect to it round the edges, reminiscent of dark bars, stage floors etc. Roger would be in the bottom left corner, tuning his guitar, his head down.
Behind him there would be several pictures pasted up on the 'wall' which was created as a background, representing the posters and 'screenplays' Mark and Roger had put up on the walls of their apartment loft. Some pictures would be dogeared, torn in half etc, and the pictures would be showing Rent screen caps. Scrawled on a piece of paper on the top left corner would be 'Roger' in black caps, and along the bottom, 'Rent'. Everything would have the effect of a real wall with stuff stuck onto it.

The SOL poster

Along the bottom, there would a line of the main characters singing SOL below spotlights. Lyrics would be printed in the background, slightly faded so that they are not the main attraction of the poster.
Above the line of people, there would a eight block square (similar to the OBC cover). In each block there would be significant picture to represent each moment in the RENT life - Collins putting roses on Angel's grave, Mimi and Roger lighting a candle, Mark with his camera, Maureen and Joanne kissing, Roger singing OSG, The Tango Maureen etc.
Along the top border, 'RENT' in massive letters.

What can I say - I'm a Renthead.

Posted by: MissRenthead on 06/23/05 at 12:49 PM

First of all, I absolutely love the picture! You all look amazing, and with every bit of publicity that the movie gets, my excitement grows! I saw 'RENT' the musical for the first time in January, and it absolutely changed my life. I have seen it 6 times since then, and I cannot wait for the movie. You guys are awesome!

~*Jenn*~

Posted by: Jenn on 06/23/05 at 03:08 PM

i am beyond excited to see Rent!! I bought the soundtrack years ago and just listened to it over and over again! but i never got to see it on Broadway until last year! Even though it wasn't the OBC, i was still so excited!!! i am freaked out thinking that there's going to be no more magazines left for me!! i have to have it NOW!!!

Posted by: LizaLuvsRent on 06/23/05 at 05:01 PM

Saw the original Broadway production and then saw the traveling show a few times. My entire family is addicted to the music. What a fantastic way to bring this emotionally charged story to audiences across America!! I for one will be the first to purchase the DVD when it comes out and will definitely have to rent the entire theatre for all my friends!!

Can't wait!!!

Posted by: Penny Sarah on 06/23/05 at 11:23 PM

Whens the next trailer!!! is it possible to make me want to see this movie even more!!!!

Posted by: Jason on 06/24/05 at 06:06 AM

You have a new fan, first stunned and still captivated by your beautiful voice and charming style. The warmth that "Seasons of Love" inspires in you is a joy to behold. That and the amazing vocal control you've honed in recent years tell me that your arrival as a cast member has come at just the right time.

I feel lucky to have finally discovered you and Rent. I also look forward to seeing the movie and listening to the new soundtrack as many times as I've listened to the movie trailer already.

Thank you and all of the cast for inspiring us with your work.

Posted by: Rob Schreffler on 06/24/05 at 10:42 AM

I took my mother to see a movie today and When i heard the season's of love chime through the theatre I nearly dropped my hot dog to the floor from excitment! I saw the play for the first time just after highschool back in 2000 and It left such an impression on me that I even went to audtion for the play because I so badly wanted to be in it! The messages of this movie are so classicly simple. LOVE, No REGRET, No Fear! Its FANATISTIC! Jonathan Larson created a story that LEft imprints on lives. This movie will be magic, this cast I saw and instantly knew that my all time favorite play would be done in justice!

Congrats to the CAST!! and I seriously can't wait to see it!=)

Posted by: Doriana on 06/24/05 at 03:46 PM

I love that picture. I need to find the magazine that has it!

Posted by: avery on 06/24/05 at 04:04 PM

i went out and bought the EW as soon as i heard "rent" was featured.
i'm 16 and was first exposed to "rent" at my performing arts camp three years ago. i saw the show and it changed my life.....it completely altered my perspective on musical theater. no longer was it simply a form of simple self-expression or entertainment-- it was a way of REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE. it was a way of life.
since then, i've really begun to idolize idina menzel and have studied her career intensely. i hope to model my own after her bold choices in roles. i can only hope to one day be as good as she is.
thank you for opening my eyes. november can't come soon enough.

Posted by: alex nunley on 06/24/05 at 05:06 PM

I visited NYC for the first time last week. I've been a Renthead from the second I heard the first notes being plucked on Roger's guitar. But being in NYC just gave the whole show a new perspective for me. It made it so much more real and amazing. I saw the Rent trailer tonight in front of Bewitched (I'd already seen it a thousand times on the internet, and by the way, Tracie- everytime I hear you sing Seasons of Love I swear I forget to breathe) --and I flipped out. I literally let out the biggest screech and the entire theater was silent... The days go by too slowly when you are waiting for something as extraordinary as this movie. I look up to the cast with the greatest amount of awe and respect. Thank you for doing what you do. -Jenna, Omaha, Nebraska (a New Yorker at heart)

Posted by: Jenna on 06/24/05 at 10:21 PM

This is the casts first major photo shoot for the movie! I cant wait to see more!

Posted by: Dhiraj Chand on 06/25/05 at 10:41 AM

OMG...This trailer Rocks! I think I've become obsessed!!! Can't wait for the movie..And Tracie,you've got the most awesome voice, you Rock! Keep up the awesome work! Mel

Posted by: Mel on 06/25/05 at 09:40 PM

Hello to everyone I haven't got a chance to check out the EW piece yet but I did catch the Comming Soon show on Etv on Saturday morning they previewed the trailer. It was so cool to see it, time is almost here. 11/11/05 how many minutes til it gets here...anyone know yet?

Posted by: Van on 06/27/05 at 07:11 AM

Your story is amazing! I'm so glad the role of Joanne was given to you, you sound like a perfect match, especially after all that you've gone through to get the role in the past! And since you categorize yourself as a fellow Renthead, I can totally understand how you feel about the play-turned-movie! Thanks for the long post; they're always welcome!

Posted by: Christy Myren on 06/27/05 at 04:29 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!

-Amy-

Posted by: Amy on 06/27/05 at 05:09 PM

Wow... that is all that I can even mutter at the moment... I was so surprised when I saw the trailer in theaters it literally took my breath away! (I cried) I cannot wait to see it in theaters! This is definately going to be one of those movies that I obsess over-Im even thinking of auditioning for the musical now... Im also very pleased that they cast Idina Menzel in the role that she brought to life on stage. Yay!

Posted by: Micaela Kluver on 06/28/05 at 09:11 AM

I loved getting my EW in the mail and turning the page to see the entire cast of RENT to fill an entire page! I was so excited and ecastatic that I almost had a heart attack! ;) It's now framed up in my room and I can't wait... I hope there more to come!

Posted by: Joyce on 06/28/05 at 09:59 AM

Congratulations on the role! The trailer looks awesome and I can't wait to see the movie! Props to you for never giving up on your dream :) Good luck with it all in the future. I'm sure once this movie comes out, no one will be asking "who the hell" you are ;)

Posted by: Kristin on 06/28/05 at 04:28 PM

Wow! I can't wait this movie is going to be such a winner!
Love,
Meghan

Posted by: Meghan M. on 06/29/05 at 08:37 AM

Hello!!! i'm a big, big, big fan from Spain...i'm very excited with this film, i love the music and the characters...i'm feel really touched with the story, and i can't hardly wait to see scenes like: La vie boheme, Light my candle or Without you...Kisses from Spain. Hasta pronto

Posted by: Nico on 06/30/05 at 09:07 AM

I have not been this excited about a movie in a very long time.

Posted by: Greg on 06/30/05 at 09:57 AM

Dear Tracie,
That entry is definitely comforting. I'm going into my freshman year of college this year, and I have full intentions of being Mimi. I haven't done any proffessional theatre YET, but I'm looking forward to RENT. It's definitely my fave, and even my mom knows the soundtrack from me singing it so much. I can't wait for the movie, and I hope Rosario Dawson did well since I couldn't play Mimi ;P Thanks.

Posted by: Christal on 07/01/05 at 03:42 PM

Rent started the broadway obsession for me. The way Idina played the role years ago left everyone breathless....and in wicked (3 times) left everyone crying!! Can't wait too see this a million times!!! Thanks for making the movie...NOW WHERE IS THE WICKED MOVIE!!! AND IDINA BETTER BE IN THE LEAD ROLE!!

Posted by: CassP on 07/05/05 at 02:09 PM

Wow! What a great poster! I can't believe there is finally going to be a movie-and with the original cast (Though I'm sure Rosario and Tracie will be great)!
Thanks to everyone who is making this movie-I'm counting the minutes till it comes out!

Posted by: Chase on 07/05/05 at 02:16 PM

i will like to say that Portugal have huge fans of RENT and we are really excited about the movie...i think you can't imagine how the first notes plunked on roger's guitar moves us, we love the cast and jonathan larson! all over the world people are ansious for 11/11/05 NO DAY BUT TODAY!

Posted by: silvia martins on 07/06/05 at 05:49 AM

My heart is a flutter! HAHAH! I LOVE IT! This show I think will start a huge revolution about how people feel about broadway. I live in Alabama and it is hard for people to accept that I am in to broadway and them not think that I am gay. (not that it matters) So with this INCREDIBLE show and it's amazing Broadway-Rock feel, I think it will be accepted by anyone with taste in music. (even alabamians) I think this blog is great! I love it. The pics are kewl! Along with the video footage!
La vie Boheme!

Posted by: Daniel Jackson on 07/09/05 at 05:55 AM

I am beyond excited about the movie. I have watched the trailer about 16 times today.Ive never seen Rent before,i have the soundtrack memorized though. Im going to NY next week to see it on B'way! Im so excited. although i wish i could see this great cast live.
I love the picture, its my desktop back ground at the moment.
I cant wait until 11.11.05,(thats to long*tears*)
The best of luck to all of you. i will be the first one in the theatre.
i love you all...espially IDINA and ANTHONY!!!
ps:are they ever gonna make WICKED a movie?

(oh Anthony,just to make u know of your future, were getting married.lol) love Sam~

Posted by: Samantha Smith on 07/11/05 at 11:46 AM

ooo!! i cant wait to see the movie!!
ywoo im gonna see my beloved idina in the movie! and btw i really love that poster
arghh i miss taht issue!!
RENT ROCKS

love,
tina

Posted by: Tina on 07/13/05 at 08:40 PM

That is absolutely orgasmic.

Posted by: Amy on 07/14/05 at 08:48 AM

Hey Tracie!! Your voice is so amazing and I'm so happy that you are going to be in the music. I have one question - did you find it hard to fit in to the Rent atmosphere especially since most of the original cast is back? I hope you answer my question!! Thank you !!
Love,
Lorriane - "Lo"

Posted by: Lorraine Princotta on 07/14/05 at 09:55 AM

jesus...they look fantastic!!!!!
eeeeeep,i can't wait for the movie,this is just so insanely good!!!

Posted by: Barbara on 07/16/05 at 08:32 AM

I love that picture! *smiles* *nods* *walks away*

Posted by: Lauren Field on 07/16/05 at 07:44 PM

I literally screeched(much to the displeasure of my parents) when I saw the article! And thats how I found this site actually, and the trailer. Of course I didn't go to Bewitched just to see the reaction to it! And I didn't get teary-eyed in the theather either! Yea right, I'm so excited about this!!! Especially since I can't get to NYC very easily(that's what happens when you're sister has college tuition to be paid!) I guess that's all I have to say *big smile* except for the fact that all the tickets will be sold out at Fairfax Corner on November 11! Muah! Emily-14

Posted by: Emily on 07/17/05 at 08:23 PM

That would be an awesome poster to have....not a movie poster, just a plain old regular poster poster. It's a great picture!

Posted by: Megan on 07/20/05 at 01:27 PM

Can someone possibly tell me when the RENT movie cd is coming out

Posted by: Jon B on 07/22/05 at 09:11 PM

Omg, amazing!!! More RENT! Everyone looks so good! The movie's going to be such a fresh blend of old and new- Rosario and Tracie, from what I've seen, you guys are immensly talented, and I can't wait to see you with the legendary original RENT casting on the big screen. Counting down the minutes.

Posted by: Lindsey on 07/23/05 at 11:44 AM

Love the pic. ANTHONY RAPP LOOKS ABSO-BLOO-MINUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!


*drools and licks Anthony*

Posted by: Belinda on 01/17/06 at 03:29 PM


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