You guys ROCK!!

Omg, I'm in our student center right so WJH, when you were talking about the makeup, I laughed SO hard that everyone turned to look at me (probably some with dirty looks since everyone's trying to do homework and study before class).

Thanks guys! Love, Sattin

Wow! I'm the first! Great video. THank you SO much for all of these...they're great to watch. *rushes off to watch it again*

Thanks for another interesting blog. Last week's Regis & Kelly appearance was good and the interview was cute (huzzah for the Adventures in Babysitting shout-out and Anthony's props to Rosario!). I can't believe the movie is just a little over a month away... Keep up the good promotion and awesome blogs!

--Alexandria

i love u all!

Ok, I love hearing all these videos they are really interesting and its all making me more and more excited for the film.

Im so glad that you guys keep us updated!!! thank you soo much for the posts! I love you all! I cant wait to see the movie you are all so talented!! Im so glad that you maintain your integrity!! thankx!! I love you all!

Jaimie & Rachel!!!!

hey guys. no matter how difficult the parts were for you to play, you guys still did a great job. i cant wait until the movie comes out. xoxo, ansley

Thank you so much for doing these blogs, they are so much fun to watch, and I look forward to them every monday and wednsday. I cannot wait for the movie to come out. You all are amazing and thank you so much for making us part of all this.

Hey!

I really liked this blog, I'm surprised that a couple of people didn't have any trouble. I agree with you Wilson, make-up can be fun put it gets annoying and Its not fun to take off. Also playing a lesbian, that would be hard on MANY people, and from the comercials and such Tracie you have done an AMAZING job on it! At my school I'm on board for a Musical Theatre Guild and we were talking about which character from Rent we would most like to play. I chose Mimi because there is so many ways to play her and still stay true to the OBC. Plus you can get a little rounchy without actually doing anything wrong YES! So hazzah for Rosario! Have a great day guys! Thanks for the blog! Keep them coming!

-Katie L

I love watching these videos. So much. Haha. I shooed my mom off the computer so I could come check up on the new entry.

Thank you all again for the insight you're giving us fans. It's brilliant. And, Rosario, my friend and I rented Josie and The Pussycats just to see you, and we love you and more and more. You're awesome. :)

*hugs*
~Lausy M.~

Amazing!

this one is for Wilson mainly. i don't know about youi, but stage make-up makes me break out bad. which kind is better, stage or film make-up? and for the rest of you guys, much Llama love.
stephan

YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE!!!!! I'M COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!!!!!!

Yet another fantastic video! I just forced many friends to watch it who happened to be in the room. Haha, you guys are awesome. :) *Mondie

wow all you guys are awesome!!! cant wait for the movie!!!! ive got my countdown!!!

You guys are all great. Another great video post from you guys! Jesse, I missed you on Regis and Kelly but Wilson you did so good!!! Wilson I do not know how you dance in those heels still but if the makeup was worse than those that amazes me. Again you all are great! Mucho grande love,
~Sara~

For the first time, I'm the first to comment on a blog... HOW EXCITING! Anyways, I'm one step further towards the RENT experience. - I got the soundtrack in the mail today, and it's been playing non-stop ever since, and probably will be for a LOOONG time. I just L-U-V what you've done with the soundtrack, especially One Song Glory (Adam, GREAT JOB!), which has been my fave RENT song ever since I saw the musical for the first time five years ago...

Only a little less than 5 months to go for the premiere in France, which happens to be just 2 days after my 23rd b-day! I can't wait and I'm sure that it'll be g-rrrrrrr-eat! You guys RULE!

GROS BISOUS ("big kisses"), Anne-Inger

I've never met a group of people more dedicated to bringing the film back to the fans. And you know what, we deserve it - as much as it is your film, it's our film as well. There is a little bit of RENT, a little bit of Mark, Mimi, Joanne, Maureen, Roger and Angel in all of us - J.L.'s spirit lives on in these things like the blogs, and the interviews, and the myspace communities, and the live journal communities, and the greatestjournal communities.

It's all of ours. It's everybodies.

Thank you.

I really enjoyed this video blog. I understand about the makeup too...lol Well, I'm ready for next month opening day...I can't wait.

love you all

Wow!!! I'm so glad I found this site, but I am rather upset that it took me so long. Anyway, to say again what everyone else has said, I really appreciate the fact that you all take time to communicate with us. It give us the feeling that we are taking this journey with you. I just wanted to let you all know that the theater department at my college is planning a huge RENT party. We're going to try to "rent" (haha) the movie theater for a midnight showing as we have several students who work there. If we can't get that, then we are all going to the first available show. So just know that you have an entire college in Nebraska attending the movie. We love you all and are so proud of the work you are doing!

Thank you!!!

Laura Lynn

P.S. I'm not a fan of makeup either! I took makeup design last year and it was a pain in the ass putting extensive makeup on every Monday. My poor skin has never recovered.

Thanks so much for your commentary on the movie! I just recieved my degree in theatre and last summer i found a new passion for movies. It is soo cool to be able to listen to you guys and the transformation of a play to a movie, especially since it's one of my favorites! Thanks for all the insight and I'm keeping my nose to the computer every Mon. and Wed.!
Love to all, Whitney

Hey all!

I just wanted to say that it is wonderful to have this blog to follow everything that is going on with the movie. I really cannot wait to see it especially because at least two of my internet acquaintances are coming into Columbus to see the movie with me over Christmas! I cannot wait! I thought I would show some insight into something that we share:

We RP on LiveJournal:

http://www.livejournal.com/~mitanarchist/ - Tom Collins
http://www.livejournal.com/~bohemianmark/ - Mark Cohen
http://www.livejournal.com/~the_antiangst/ - Angel

We have more of the Rent Contingent...but I thought I'd give you a taste of Rent @ Milliway's.

http://www.livejournal.com/~milliways_bar/

3 video blogs in a row...you guys are spoiling me! anyways, as an actor myself, i know that certain roles can be more difficult than others. but, i'm glad to hear that this isn't the case for you. you love what you do and it shows!

and yes, makeup can be a MAJOR pain. love you guys!

~kathleen~
36 DAYS!!!

Very cool.

You guys still rule. I enjoyed the part about the makeup, it made me giggle. You are all amazing and thanks once again for keeping us informed.
Much Love,
Sarah

I saw the performance on Regis the other day! I love seeing the live performances and hearing what the cast has to say. Lately, I've been listening to Love Heals practically non-stop. Its an awesome song! I don't suppose we'll get to hear that one performed live...

WOW!! That is amazing that you all did not have a hard time getting back into your characters after all these years. I cannot believe that November 23rd is only a month from next Sunday. I am so excited to see the movie; and by the previews, I know I won't be disappointed.

XOXOXOXOXO LINDSEY :)

you guys are all amazing! Great job on regis and kelly last week. i am so excited to see the movie! you all rock!!!

I just love all these video entries. They make all us fans feel really involved, which is so great. I have a question for Wilson, I hope he reads these things. Wilson, how do you go about finding your inner diva? What kind of a process is it and how does it differ from when you first started? Do you listen to certain types of music to get into the mood? Is it the costume? Where does Angel come from in you?

Thanks, guys!! Pssh, Adam, of course this isn't difficult for you, you're a natural ;) Jesse, as usual, you are a sweetheart, I luv u. Wilson, I hate wearing makeup too, lol <3 And of course Tracie and Rosario, you guys rule. Mwah!! Smooches!

- Annie
Yonkers, NY

!!!

psst. tracie....

i love you the most.

Aw, I love you all. :)

The soundtrack makes me sob every time I hear it, you know... That's what I love about Broadway and about RENT - there's so much emotion involved, you can really hear exactly what the characters are feeling...

You're all so amazing. I love each and every one of you.

-Grace-

Adam, still looking good in green. Erm, Anthony hasn't mentioned a little community on LJ called inapropothought has he? If he starts to, run away as fast as you can. I'd like you to still like me when I meet you someday.

Jesse, you always do seem to be having such a ball playing Collins. Keep it up, you look great.

Wilson, ACK! You read my mind, I was thinking the hardest part would be the heels (hell I'm a chica and I STIIL hate them). But...make-up is fun and you look lovely.

Tracie, well if it makes you feel better, you make one lovely lesbian. (Shame we can't have you in our group though, you're absolutely stunning).

Rosario, they have stripper dance classes?! Where? *runs to sign up* Cool. It's nice to know that even gorgeous movie stars still dance around the living room, just like me.

Mucho love and happiness to all,
Bethy

Great Video! I love Mondays and Wedesdays! Thanks so much!

Luv,
Melissa

Wilson, you rock! Make-up...is evil. I hate it, let it burn. 'cause with high heels, you get used to them after awhile, like I've worn high heeled boots for the past two years and at first it was terrible but after awhile they feel comfortable. Make-up, you never get used to it.

Jesse......show the love, man!

Adam, you did not dissapoint anyone. Our expectatinos were high and man, you delievered!

Tracie...you also rock. Playing a lesbian while not being one shouldn't be too hard, though since a lot of people do it multiple times. And sometimes...lesbians play straight women...or gay men play straight men...

Rosario, loved you in Sin City. Enough said.

Keep posting guys and can November please get here faster? Honestly...

Wow, I'm surprised heels isn't the hardest part!

You guys are being modest, I'm sure it was very difficult to play the parts. (maybe more so for Rosario & Tracie) But you guys are so FANTASTIC AND SUPER at your jobs, you can handle absolutely anything. I just adore every single one of you. My life is now completely and utterly devoted to waiting for the movie. I'm so excited I just want to cry! XD

-Eva

c-u-t-e! <3

Much love for that video entry. That made me smile so hard, and laugh. Adam, you're the absolutest best (ignore my sucky grammer, please). Jesse, every time you open your mouth I just know I'm going to love what I hear. Wilson, you're the greatest...and I HATE make-up too, can't stand it on my face either, which is why I don't wear any, lol. Tracie..you're actually glowing!! I can't wait to see what you've done with Joanne. And Rosario, I've done that too, the whole dancing in the living room thing...love you.

~Alex

Wilson, you make me have better days when I see you on these blogs or just by listening to your voice.

You truly are an angel. (Yeah, like you haven't heard that before, but I just had to say it!)

*I love you the most.

AHHHHH it's not that far away!!! yayayayayayay!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT I AM COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS/HOURS/MIN./SECONDS!!! :-D :-D

I've been dying all day to watch this, but I was in school most of the day and couldn't. *tear*

But all of the videos from wherever it was that you all were are really great. Wonder what we'll get on Wednesday. =)

You're all amazing, as you already know, and yeah.

Hahaha, that was awesome.

Adam, did you know that even when one is watching the small video, your eyelashes look reaaaaaaaally long? And this guy I know was wearing your green shirt.

Jesse- Its awesome that you've had so much fun being Collins, cause I find that when people enjoy their parts a lot, its always so much better.

Wilson- I can totally understand you hating the makeup! My frend Kevin let me dress him up as Angel for one of our dress up days for homecoming week and nearly poked my eye out with a pencil when I pulled out the makeup.

Tracie- From what I've seen of previews, you play a very convincing lesbian. Props to you for being an actress who can play both gay and straight and be totally okay and relaxed with it.

Rosario- Glad to know I'm not the only one who dances crazily in the living room! You seriously crack me up and its good to know you enjoyed doing this role.

Rosario, Tracie- loved you guys on Regis and Kelly, with you guys joking about how you were being fangirly. I bet all of us would have at one point or another.

And Adam- ignore Beth's comment about Inapropo up there! Pretend it was never said. ^_^ We don't want to scare you guys. The community is just a place where perfectly normal people can go to act like screaming 12 year olds, since we refuse to do that in real life. It just gets it out of our systems and trust me- most of it is just joking around. We have honest admiration for you, Anthony, and anyone else mentioned on there :)

New video entries make me smile every time. Tracie, it can't be said enough that what you bring to the ensemble is absolutely fantastic and I hope we see (and hear!) a lot more from you in the coming years.

You know, it used to be that I HATED Mondays and Wednsdays...now they are definatly two of my favorites. These blogs are a major highlight in my week.
Keep them coming, I'll keep watching!

FANTASTIC blog, guys. I feel honoured that you guys are sharing so much of your experiences and emotions with us.

Oh my God, actors are real people!! :O

Love you all; keep the blogs coming!

- Audrey

Adam's coloring and outfit look amazing up against that purple wall. Just a thought.

Wilson, how long does it take you to get in and out of makeup? Long, I bet. You can't even see the 5 o'clock shadow - that's a feat in itself :)

Natalie<3

Thank you, for posting yet another blog! I loved it!

It was very interesting! :)

oh oh oh i forgot to mention. Rosario. i rented KIDS. i just had to see you in it. oh my god what a sad movie. but a good one. luv u. and u tracy!!!!! and all of you. llama love to the cast of rent.

Everything sounds amazing.
Does anyone know what song will be playing during the end credits?

Everything sounds amazing.
Does anyone know what song will be playing during the end credits?

You guys are awesome. I love coming here and finding new videos from you guys. :)

Adam, green is definately your color. :)

Wilson, haha I hate make up (and heels) too.

~Sarah

Thanks for the update! Its very appercitated.
Aww! Poor Wilson! I'm very sorry!
I'm getting soo excited! I'm starting to make my plans for the 23rd. YAY! So excited!

"It's not the heels" XD

ps: i hate makeup too :)

you all are very awesome! I'm very excited to see the movie! You all make me giggle quite a bit.

<33
Emily

yet another wonderful video blog! i loved hearing what you all had to say. and you all keep saying that it was so much FUN to make the movie - which really makes me excited, because i know that will translate onto the screen. wilson, that made my day, i laughed so hard. i did immediately think about the heels, but you're right, the make-up part is pretty bad. rosario - haha, i loved how you said you used to dance around the living room with a broomstick and everything. i'm sure you'll bring all that to the film :).

much love to everybody, the cast and the crew! xoxoxox

Like I always say, thank you guys so much for keeping us updated and keeping the family vibe into RENT. I feel more connected to this movie, because all of the fans have been right there with you throughout filming, and I appreciate it. Wilson, honey, I'm an actress and I'm with you on hating the make-up-there's nothing more likely to make your skin break out. Keep me posted, I love you all!

I just watched some blog movies and both trailers. I have already become teary eyed, waiting this amazing musical to open on the big screen. I have been in the front row twice in DC to watch Rent at the Warner Theater, singing along, and mooing along, and crying with the crowd. I CAN'T WAIT to do all these things on in November! THANKS CAST!!!!!

Wilson, you're so adorable!

Aside from my usual swooning over Adam, you ALL are just so damn adorable! Mmmuah! Oh and Wilson, haha, the make-up. Too cute!

Peace, love, and soul
Carmen

I’m new to the blog, but I watch the RENT trailer almost every day with built up anticipation to go see the movie. The whole cast is truly talented. After ten years with the great additions of Tracie Thoms and Rosario Dawson, it’s good to see that the friendship remained in tact. Your professional experience together has transfer well from stage to screen. Seasons of Love is my favorite. I haven’t had the opportunity to meet any of the cast, but I hope in near future, I will get the chance. This blog is great for us as fans to open up and ask questions to all of you. I also like the VIDEO POSTS where you guys shows us how production is going or how it went, and telling us that you appreciate our support. When I saw you guys on Regis and Kelly, I sang along to Seasons. Keep those videos coming!

To all the other RENT fans, keep it up. 36 more days to the premiere. I can’t wait.

Rest In Peace - Jonathan Larson because your work has done justice for a lost generation.

Eight Friends. One Extraordinary Year. Love. Hope. Struggle. Triumph. Mostly of all, Live for Today.

Much respect to the cast and God bless,
-R.J-
(P. S. I will be getting the CD very soon.)

OH THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!
these videos are incredibly..and i love seeing and hearing your all's opinons and thoughts.
i cant wait for the movie!
all my love and support.
Chelsea

Hi, this is my first comment. Rent is my ulimate favorite musical and when i found out it was going out as a movie i was unbelievly excited. I started to count down on my msn and still am (36 Days). I check the blog every day and just watched to new vidoes. you guys seem so nice. I was so happy when i foung jesse l. martin was playing collins cause i LOVE law and order. K i'll end it there. great videos guys. SO EXCITeD

y'all rock my world. that's all i gotta say about it.

Even though i was not able to go watch the actual musical on Broadway I really love listening to all of your songs, which i do download! And i have been telling all my friends about it! And planning to go watch it!!!! Well good luck! And Just wanted to say how great you guys are to be such a great role model for young singers like me who want to be on Broadway and sing professionally! Thank you guys again! And if you have any tips feel free to comment me back!

-One of your loyal fans Cassnadra!

Angel: your must be the most dificul character, i admire all yout talent

I have been in love with the play rent sense i saw it in miinn. alot of years ago and i listen to it everyday i can not wait to see the movie i am counting down the days

you guys are all absolutely amazing! i was finally able to watch all these blogs and they were hilarious and wonderful. this completely made my day. my friends and i love this story/the music/you guys and we absolutely cannot wait to see this movie. november 23 can't get here fast enough!

Wilson I love you for that comment you made about the make-up, that was hilarious. Tracie you did a great job as Joanne! Thank you guys so much for the film, I wish you all the best of luck!
Lots of love,
Vickie

I LOVE YOU GUYS.
The part about the makeup is so funny <3 You all are just amazing people.

I think this blog idea is genius. I wish every film had something like this. I love the whole cast. You all ROCK so much. I'm new to Rent but I couldn't be more excited.

ALL OF YOU ROCK SO HARD IT'S AWESOME. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FILM.

Rosario, you are SO lucky to be playing Mimi. It is my absolute DREAM to play Mimi on broadway one day, and you get to play her in the one and only Rent movie! I just want to know what it's like to do so, because hopefully one day I will get to fulfill that dream of mine, and i'm dying to know how it feels to play such an amazing character!

Rosario,
I wanted to take a second and tell you how proud I am of you for really kicking ass as Mimi. She is one of my favorites in RENT and I was just so proud of you when I heard the soundtrack and how much you rocked it out. As a huge RENThead I am just so glad you kept the essence of Mimi in the role. Thank you so much!

Jesse--
Just want to say what an amazing job you did on the new album.
Law and Order is one of my favorite shows, so whenever I watch it now I always get Santa Fe or I'll Cover You stuck in my head. I blame you for that, haha.
Anyways, just wanted to say thanks, and that I will deffinently be first in line to see RENT ythe day it comes out!

~Becky

You guys are all amazing. I am so excited to see what you all have done with the characters. You are all so talented and I cannot wait to see the movie!!!! I love the soundtrack and am listening to it ALL THE TIME!!!! You are all so amazing and am so glad that you could all be a part of this movie, which I am sure will be amazing!!!!!!!!

~steph

Adam: I'm glad that the movie hasn't been too difficult for you, at least not as difficult as you thought. That's saying a lot after 9 years, ya know?
Jesse: Another person who didn't find it tough! I'm glad you love playing Collins so much. I don't blame you really. :D
Wilson: Wow, you were right; I thought it would be the heels, but I guess makeup sucks too, at least for someone who isn't used to wearing that much everyday. Oh well. If it's any consolation, you look better with makeup than I do. I don't know if that's sad or what, but it's the truth.:D Tracie: I don't know if I could imagine playing a lesbian, but I'll bet you pulled it off. It's good to know that besides dating another girl that you really relate to Joanne. Most of us could only dream of that kind of part, let alone getting it. Kudos, Trace, Kudos.
Rosario: You pole dance? Cool! It's like you were preparing for this role your whole life and you didn't realize it. You're so lucky, chica!

And to wrap this up, I love you all to death! I can't wait for the movie, but for you guys, I will. 28 days never felt so long before. :D

OMG! I am so excited for the movie. Idina......I don't know if u remember me but.....a guy in your acting class (Todd Gross) had you call me when he was in tour with me in Scrooge. You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I luv that u are mimi in the movie of rent!! I think u will do the part fabulously!!
are you considering of going on to broadway and playing the part as well???

Hi everyone,

i am so glad that rent has finally become a movie. i saw it when i was 7. that was about 4 almost 5 yers ago. i am so excited to see the movie now. i just hope i dont get kicked out for singing to loud. im not sure who plays angel but hes cool! and rosario is also great. and all the other people in the cast. ihave the cds and downloaded them onto my ipod.

love , brittany

p.s. when i first saw the play in new york city. my words were when moreen mooned everyone that the play was "inapropreit for children" now i have a diffrent view on it. lol (laugh out loud) bye everyone. mimi roger angel maureen tom collins mark and joane

Hey!

i love rent. i saw it when i was seven and that waas only about 4 or 5 years ago. i am so glad that rent has finally become a movie. i am the biggest rent fan. i know all the words to every song word for word. i went to las vegas and heard that your producer is the same as avenue q. and it was somewhat similar to rent. anyway, if anyone from the cast can email me back then that would be a perfect gift even though you guys dont know me.also i have all the things for rent. i have the sweater and thinking of spray painting a shirt that says rent. i know you guys dont care but i am a fan. can i help it. lol (laugh out loud)

love brittany

If there is one word to describe the whole rent experience, it has to be "INCREDIBLE". Just the trailer raised the hairs on my arms! The only thing I'm sad about is that it won't be coming soon to the Dominican Republic. But just know that you have an anxious fan in this small island!

i'm luvin the song " Seasons of love"...it wont get out of my freggin head...ha

Uh Traci...I just saw a screening this weekend, and you are pretty DANG convincing. Seriously, I watched this blog before, so I was watching you closely to see if I could tell if you were having a hard time..but you totally weren't. It SEEMED so natural, and wow, you're my hero. Good acting there. You all were astoundingly good, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Rarely do you see a movie with so much passion and emotion...I was completely immersed in the story. I love you guys sooo much, thanks for making this amazing movie. It had a huge impact on me...

Well, I just want to start off with saying how blown away I was by the movie. Everyone did such an amazing job. I am a theatre geek myself and a lot of people from the theatre program at our school(Floyd Central High School in Southern IN) went to see it and we just enjoyed it very much so thank you all for that wonderful experience!

Measure your life in love :)
Much love
-ASHA

Dear Rosario

I wish moore than anything i could meet u. My 15 and im a very appreciative fan of all your works and i wish i could tell you this in person. :)

Much love
-ASHA M

HEY ROSARIO Jenny and I Thought you were amazing,I have the Broadway C.D, but now i want to get the Movie one too cuz i like your voice better than the other girls.LOL
Jenny and I love each thing Idina does and become opsessed with it. So after that wwe are going to have to do that with you,
WE have one question why didnt the oringal mimi get casted, did she even try out?
KEEP up the good work
THANKS BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright see,I love this.Tracie totally just solved a huge problem for me.Seeing as how I really am determine to become an actress someday I've always been kind of scared about certain things.Like certain roles that I might play if being an actress works out for me.And I never really knew like how I was supposed to get past that,and how I was going to overcome cetain fears in my life in order to be a good actress.But now I know,it must be alot easier to get through something like that if you trust the person your working with and kind of make yourself more comfortable with certain things.Another thing is,whenever I see this movie,I always try to figure out who I most relate to,and it always turned out to be Joanne.But I never really knew if that worked because I'm not a lesbian,but now that Tracie said that she related to Joanne even though she isn't a lesbian,I know I was right.THANK YOU :)
-Emily Lynn