American Idiot...The Movie!

A lot of shows these days are turning into films. Chicago, Rent, Rock of Ages, etc. Whats the newest show that will become a movie? American Idiot of course! The show just recently ended their run on Broadway. Now I was always skeptical of this show since it opened. I have seen Green Day perform live before..and they were great. So when I heard they were making a show based on their music I was unsure about it. I mean, if I wanted to hear Green Day songs, why would I want to hear it from anyone other than Green Day? Near the end of their run, I actually wanted to go see it..but since Billie Joe Armstrong went back to the show, it was kind of hard to get tickets (not to mention I'm a broke college student!) So, I never ended up seeing the show.

However, now I will be able to get a chance to see it on the big screen! So at least I'll be able to see it, even if it is in my local movie theatre. Check out this link from broadway.com to read more about it: Billie Joel Armstrong Set To Star In American Idiot Movie; 2013 Released Planned

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Also, check out this other great blog about broadway, rush/student/and lottery tickets! This is def a blog worth reading! Broadway Informer and follow her on Twitter: @Bwayinformer

Rent Cast Announced!

Hey all you Rentheads out there! The new cast for Rent has been announced! Check out the link to find out who will be playing some of your favorite roles! The New Bohemians: Casting Announced for 'Rent' Revival

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Idina Menzel = Amazing!

I'm a huge RentHead, and I love everyone and everything about it. I was too young to see the original cast in the show-but when I hit high school I saw it as many times as I could. I would listen to the soundtrack everyday. I just couldn't get enough of it. When I had found out that Idina Menzel was going to be in Wicked, I immediately bought tickets; without even fully knowing what the show was about. Her being in it was enough for me. Once the first note left her mouth, I got chills. Hearing her live was incredible. I fell in love with her even more so than before.

After Wicked I started keeping up with what Idina was involved in. I have been lucky enough to see Idina perform live in concert twice. The first time was at Count Baise Theare in Red Bank, and the second time was just last week when she performed at NJPAC. Both times she was AMAZING! For the NJPAC my cousin and I went and our seats were really crappy...but we didn't care. Her voice reached us without her having even to try. She performed songs from her famous shows Rent, Wicked, Glee and many more. She was hilarious as well. Not only can she belt out songs, she has such a rapport with the audience. She would tell stories in between songs, and everyone laughed their asses off! (If she ever gives up singing, she has a career as a comedian!) She made fun of her and Lea Michele singing Poker Face because she thought it was weird for a mother and daughter to sing (and she's right!)

After the show my cousin and I decided to wait at the stage door to try and meet her. We waited about 45 minutes, and out she came! She was super nice, sweet and gorgeous! She took the time to autograph everything! And the bonus of the night was she said she would also take pictures with us! My cousin and I almost died! We never thought we'd actually get a picture with her; an autograph was fine with us! It was the perfect end to an amazing night!! If you have the chance to see her live, DO IT!! Below are some pictures from the February show and the June show!

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Idina Menzel with Marvin Hamlisch

My cousin, Idina, and Me!!

Wicked playbill signed by Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth!

Frenchie Davis - The Voice

Frenchie Davis is at it again! Most people know her from being on American Idol..and also..RENT! She was on the first episode of the new tv show The Voice, which debuted yesterday. Click the link to hear her rock out: Watch Reality TV and Rent Alum Wail on The Voice!

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The Office Does Rent!

The Office has got to be one of the funniest shows out there. But sadly, Steve Carrell is leaving the show for good and only has 1 or 2 more episodes left..sigh! On last nights episode The Office employees sang a little song for Michael Scott. Click the link to see! The Office Bids Farewell to a Beloved Character with 'Seasons of Love' from Rent

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A Broader Way

Broadway star Idina Menzel (RENT, Wicked, etc) and her husband Taye Diggs (RENT, Private Practice, etc) started a foundation in 2010 to support the youth and the arts. They just launched their new website! To find out more information about their foundation, click the link below!

A Broader Way

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Make RENT Yours!

RENT is looking for all types of artists to create their own version of a Rent Returns teaser! The winning video will be posed on the new rent website! For more info click this link: Make Rent Yours

You can also check out their blog: Rent Off Broadway Blog

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Who else is looking foward to the return of RENT? I know I am!!

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Jesse L. Martin Excited for RENT's Return!

Check out this interview with Jesse L. Martin the original Tom Collins from RENT.

http://www.broadway.com/shows/rent/buzz/155416/go-rent-original-star-jesse-l-martin-on-the-musicals-return-to-the-new-york-stage/

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RENT Returns!

All you Rentheads out there get excitd! RENT is returning! It will be performed at the New World Stages starting this summer! Previews start July 14th, and offical opening night is August 11th. They are starting the casting process soon, so if you want to audition check out their websites: ww.siteforrent.com, their blog: www.rentoffbroadway.blogspot.com and their Twitter page @RentOffBroadway