Rent? (recent Sony "Hot Ticket" Broadway recording)

shaun3000 · 11-07-08, 07:29 PM

I've heard many rumors about this being released on DVD. (And surely Blu-Ray!) With the holidays fast-approaching, I'm wondering if anyone knows anything concrete?

Here's a DVD Talk thread from the theatrical release:
'Rent' - final broadway performance on the big screen

And if you don't know what the heck I'm talking about:
http://www.thehotticket.net/rent/

marty888 · 11-07-08, 07:35 PM

According to postings on the Broadway World forums, some cast members have confirmed that interviews, etc. were done to be used as "extras" for an eventual DVD release - but nothing has been confirmed. Supposedly there will be another six theatrical showings some time before the end of the year, and hopefully at that time news about a DVD will become official.

shaun3000 · 11-07-08, 08:01 PM

Really? Six more? Do they plan on advertising any of these? I don't see how these are making money, even at nearly $20 a ticket, if no one knows about them! I went to see it on opening night and there were maybe thirty people in the theater! The theater we were in easily had room for several hundred people.

Mao · 11-08-08, 12:14 PM

Good news!

Sony is releasing this on SD and Blu-Ray on February 3rd. More details when it's announced on 11/24...

ben12 · 11-08-08, 02:28 PM

Flicker · 11-09-08, 05:12 AM

I wish more broadway shows would be released on DVD for those of us who can't get to New York to enjoy them.

Giles · 11-10-08, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicker

I wish more broadway shows would be released on DVD for those of us who can't get to New York to enjoy them.

I hope they do the final performance of Hairspray (which is closing early next year) on the big screen.

glad to hear the final performance of Rent will be on home video, and specifically on blu - hooray!

cinemaphile · 11-10-08, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicker

I wish more broadway shows would be released on DVD for those of us who can't get to New York to enjoy them.

I'll second that! I love Broadway stuff, but have to settle for waiting for film versions (which I ALSO love). The only ones that come out my way are horrible touring versions, which are just one step above dinner theater!

11-07-08, 07:29 PM	#1
shaun3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 7,665	Rent? (recent Sony "Hot Ticket" Broadway recording) I've heard many rumors about this being released on DVD. (And surely Blu-Ray!) With the holidays fast-approaching, I'm wondering if anyone knows anything concrete? Here's a DVD Talk thread from the theatrical release: 'Rent' - final broadway performance on the big screen And if you don't know what the heck I'm talking about: http://www.thehotticket.net/rent/

11-07-08, 07:35 PM	#2
marty888 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Times Square Posts: 11,903	According to postings on the Broadway World forums, some cast members have confirmed that interviews, etc. were done to be used as "extras" for an eventual DVD release - but nothing has been confirmed. Supposedly there will be another six theatrical showings some time before the end of the year, and hopefully at that time news about a DVD will become official. __________________ *Sex is nature's way of providing each and every one of us with a free home entertainment system.* My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

11-08-08, 02:28 PM	#5
ben12 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Where I live? Posts: 1,605	Yay! __________________ Ben

11-07-08, 08:01 PM	#3
shaun3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 7,665	Really? Six more? Do they plan on advertising any of these? I don't see how these are making money, even at nearly $20 a ticket, if no one knows about them! I went to see it on opening night and there were maybe thirty people in the theater! The theater we were in easily had room for several hundred people.

11-08-08, 12:14 PM	#4
Mao Moderator Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 5,590	Good news! Sony is releasing this on SD and Blu-Ray on February 3rd. More details when it's announced on 11/24...

11-09-08, 05:12 AM	#6
Flicker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 303	I wish more broadway shows would be released on DVD for those of us who can't get to New York to enjoy them.