See Rent on Broadway

I saw Rent today at the Nederlander in NYC. It was unbe-freakin-lievable. Definitely one of the most awesome experiences of my whole life!

We ordered the tickets this morning! YAY! I’m really going! August 23rd, 2:00 pm!

Buying the tickets TOMORROW hopefully!

I asked my mom for tickets to see Rent for my birthday. This is the email that I got in response:

“I talked to Marie and Larry today – they saw Rent on Broadway, and thought it was the worst show they ever saw, but realize it has been a big hit with younger people, which is why it has lasted 10 years on Broadway. Do you know what it is about? Larry said it is very dark and that the characters are all homeless, living in New York, living promiscuous lifestyles, cheating on each other, and they all end up with AIDS! The only familiar song is: Seasons of Love. So, that’s from people who see ALL the shows!”

So… clearly my mom needs to learn to think for herself. But anyway, that’s not the point.

The point is: another intern with whom I work is as big a Rent fan as I am…and she’s from NY – so we’re going at the end of August! Yay!!!!

I am pretty bummed out that it doesn’t look like this will be happening anytime soon. The last show is in September and I doubt I’ll be able to afford tickets :(