I really liked the movie/play/cd/book Rent. By the time that I had finished watching the special features disc about the original play, I was deeply in love with this story. Even if you didn't like the movie, the story of how this play came to be is just so incredible. I'm torn between trying to tell about Jonathan Larson & knowing that I can't do him justice.
Larson spent 7 years writing hundreds of songs for this musical while he was waiting tables to support himself. After the final dress rehearsal for the show Larson gave an interview to the Times, who then gave Rent a glowing review. I think that the DVD I watched said this was all that Larson ever wanted. He went home & then had an unexpected aortic aneurysm & passed away before the show premiered on Broadway. If you're looking for christmas gift ideas I highly recommend this DVD & the story that is behind it.
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