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Rent

Mesa Encore Theatre

November 13-November 28, 2009

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Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Bohème, follows '525,600 minutes' in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. AIDS, with both its physical and emotional complications, haunts the group. The show has been called a 'landmark musical' and went on to win the Tony Award in 1996. Rent is currently the 8th longest running musical in Broadway history. MET is proud to be one of the first community theatres in the country to produce Rent as production rights were only recently released. Longtime local theatre director and actor, Phillip Fazio, takes the helm. Rent is produced in cooperation with Musical Theatre International.

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  Tickets: $25/Adult, $20/Student and Senior

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  Dates:
  November 13-November 28, 2009

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  Thursday-Saturday 7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 2:00pm

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  Mesa Arts Center Theaters

  1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211

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  • Event Name: Rent
    "Really?"
    Comment posted by: Theatrelover from Tempe, AZ , Nov 24, 2009
    

    I have been amazed by how many people have been praising this production. My only thought is that it must be family members and friends of the cast and production team. What I heard of this show... Expand

    I have been amazed by how many people have been praising this production. My only thought is that it must be family members and friends of the cast and production team. What I heard of this show was a miscast and an off key mess. Unfortunately no one seems to have had the guts to say it. Well, here is the truth. Just because you can do a show doesn't mean you should, and MET should not have attempted this show. Its actors are simply not strong enough to sing or act this touching story. Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "RENT"
    Review posted by: L. Woods from Surprise, AZ USA, Nov 23, 2009
    

    Rent was absolutely wonderful! The actors, actresses, and music was marvelous.

    Rent was absolutely wonderful! The actors, actresses, and music was marvelous.

  • Event Name: Rent
    "RENT in Mesa?! About time!"
    Review posted by: PJ from Mesa, AZ, Nov 23, 2009
    

    I never thought I'd see the day but glad that I have. I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am that my favorite musical is getting a local production in my ultra conservative city of Mesa.... Expand

    I never thought I'd see the day but glad that I have. I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am that my favorite musical is getting a local production in my ultra conservative city of Mesa. And what a production it is! Great work everyone, can't wait to see it again this weekend! Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Great job"
    Review posted by: Me from Scottsdale, AZ , Nov 23, 2009
    

    This show turned out great! I was skeptical because of some of the negative remarks made here, but really loved the show. It makes a difference seeing this show in a smaller venue. I got more out of... Expand

    This show turned out great! I was skeptical because of some of the negative remarks made here, but really loved the show. It makes a difference seeing this show in a smaller venue. I got more out of it than when I saw it on Broadway. Pretty strong cast, but a couple leads were weak that should really carry the show. MET's best work yet Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Rent was raised!"
    Review posted by: Cest la vie Boheme! from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 22, 2009
    

    This was an excellent production! Voices were even and professional, actors were on point, adding new depth to the roles. The simple set and costumes conveyed the lives of poor, but talented urban... Expand

    This was an excellent production! Voices were even and professional, actors were on point, adding new depth to the roles. The simple set and costumes conveyed the lives of poor, but talented urban characters. Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Great Production"
    Review posted by: constant theatre goer from Tempe AZ, Nov 22, 2009
    

    MET releases a must see hit with Rent. The staging, music and acting hit all the right notes. Outstanding performances from all the leads. Mimi never misses a beat presenting a truly professional and... Expand

    MET releases a must see hit with Rent. The staging, music and acting hit all the right notes. Outstanding performances from all the leads. Mimi never misses a beat presenting a truly professional and unforgettable living character. Energy reaches from the stage right to your seat- Bravo! Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Absolutely wonderful!"
    Review posted by: Betty from Glendale, Nov 22, 2009
    

    I have seen it twice and loved every minute! High energy, great chemistry and wonderful vocals! A memorable experience that continues to move me each time. May go back again!

    I have seen it twice and loved every minute! High energy, great chemistry and wonderful vocals! A memorable experience that continues to move me each time. May go back again!

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Take a Bow!!"
    Comment posted by: Nancy from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 21, 2009
    

    I loved the show. It might not have the slickness of a Broadway production but it has all the heart one could want. These actors and actresses love what they do and on a limited budget they do it... Expand

    I loved the show. It might not have the slickness of a Broadway production but it has all the heart one could want. These actors and actresses love what they do and on a limited budget they do it well. I loved it and for those who feel disdain for community theater I feel sad that they just don't get it. It's not about perfection it's about passion and this cast was amazing. Thumbs up!! Collapse

  • Event Name: Rent
    "Wonderful!"
    Review posted by: Steven from Tempe, AZ, Nov 21, 2009
    

    I just saw MET's production of Rent, and I was absolutely blown away! It made me cry three times, and everything was so powerful. I'm recommending it to everyone I know!

    I just saw MET's production of Rent, and I was absolutely blown away! It made me cry three times, and everything was so powerful. I'm recommending it to everyone I know!

  • Event Name: Rent
    "RENT is GREAT!"
    Review posted by: StageBuff from Phoenix, Nov 21, 2009
    

    Who knew that this production would be SO WONDERFUL! The show is that magic combination of wonderful voices, wonderful music, excellent acting, and a moving story that covers the rainbow of human... Expand

    Who knew that this production would be SO WONDERFUL! The show is that magic combination of wonderful voices, wonderful music, excellent acting, and a moving story that covers the rainbow of human emotion. I just heard that the show has been extended another weekend, and no wonder! The whole audience was on its feet during La Vie Boheme, singing with the cast - a precursor to the long standing ovation at the end of the show. All theater should be able to grab you like this! Thank you Mesa Encore Theatre, thank you Phillip Fazio (Director), thank you to the entire cast, crew, and the live musicians, thank you to Jonathan Larsen for writing this work! (I'm sure he can hear us from heaven.) Collapse

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