What better way to close out the New York chapter of my culture blog than with the tale of my most recent visit to the Nederlander Theater. Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal have been back in the roles of Mark and Roger for the past six weeks (and their run has just been extended through October); I was lucky to get to see the show a few weeks ago with Jamie, Meghan, and Parisa. The two of them really brought a vibrancy to the show I hadn't experienced in years. Given that they created these roles, they play them so naturally and it was really a joy to see it. Sorely missed was Jesse L. Martin, or really any decent Collins for that matter. The Collins was so distant from Angel that it hurt what is typically the most intimate and beautiful of the Rent relationships.
The audience was phenomenal. It was clearly filled with fans who knew when to moo, when clap along, and when to cheer. When each of Mark and Roger came on stage, the audience erupted in applause that sounded like teenage girls at a boy band concert. Parisa joined in like the true fan she is.
After having loved Rent for so many years, I don't think I'll forget this amazing performance of it.
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