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Permalink Reply by Jennifer H on January 15, 2008 at 9:49pm

this is news to me. quite a shame really. Rent has such a positive amazing message. although its a bit typical at times.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on January 15, 2008 at 11:39pm

Don't worry! The Broadway show isn't closing.

You probably received the email titled "50% Discount for RENT at the Shubert Theater". It's actually an email advertising for the tour and not for the Broadway show. In addition, the Shubert Theater mentioned is located in Connecticut and not the Broadway venue. (http://www.capa.com/newhaven/events/event.php?e=20#showtimes)

According to Playbill.com (http://www.playbill.com/events/event_detail/603.html), RENT is still playing open-ended at the Nederlander, so the show isn't closing anytime soon.

Check http://www.siteforrent.com/tourschedule for more details.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on January 15, 2008 at 11:54pm

I actually take that back. An article from the New York Times says it's closing June 1st. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/theater/16broad.html?_r=2&ref...

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Permalink Reply by Erin K. on January 16, 2008 at 1:20am

Yep, it's on Playbill.com too. Some fans think it will extend to make money over the summer and really close in Aug. or Sep. but you never know. So far the last date is June 1st.

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Permalink Reply by Kimberly on January 16, 2008 at 1:35pm

I received a 50% today, but not for the shubert.. for the Nederlander.. see below

From Jan 16 - March 23, 2008:
see RENT on Broadway for only
$55*(Front Mezz) or $65*(Orch)
Reg.$110 – save up to 50%

YOU MUST ORDER BY JANUARY 31
Order NOW for the best seats.

Visit TicketMaster.com or call 212-307-4100
and use code TIMES08

OR, you can save IN PERSON by printing this email and bringing it to the Nederlander Theatre box office, 208 W. 41 St, NYC.

Performance Schedule:
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri at 8,
Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on January 19, 2008 at 1:39am

I got that email too.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer H on January 16, 2008 at 2:38pm

i wouldnt hold your breath. my friend Chelsea tried to order tickets for the last preformance [june 1st] and its already sold out.

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Permalink Reply by Annie on January 19, 2008 at 10:14pm

yeah i got that email too. when my mom told me it was closing in june i actually cried. for like a while. call me a crybaby. and i know this sounds really corny and stupid to some people, but i feel that rent closing is like finally letting go of jonathan larson. he existed in rent, thats what kept him with us. i feel like now he might be forgotten and i can't have that. im sad i can't be at the last show, but if anyone reading this is lucky enough to be there, at the end of the show it would be so respectfull to jonathan to say thank you. as someone did at the end of the show in the quiet, on its opening night.i think that that would be the right way to end it.

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Permalink Reply by Marissa on January 19, 2008 at 11:22pm

IT'S CLOSING?! wow that stinks! I'm going to have to hurry up and see it soon.
.... its so sad =(

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Permalink Reply by Nicci on January 20, 2008 at 12:35am

i heard rent was closing for good june first its sad

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Permalink Reply by scarlet on January 26, 2008 at 2:46pm

The June 1st Performance is probably not really sold-out, but rather taken off the market so that they can hold tickets for sale at higher prices, or for celebrities to celebrate the day. I'm fairly certain that they are going to pull out all the stops for the final show. And I doubt that they'll decide to extend, but I'll be happy if I'm wrong.

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