My daughter, who was obsessed with the play, thought the filming of the final show was a terrific way to keep the show alive for others to see now that it has sadly closed on Broadway.

Thought I died and went to Heaven Can't they do this with all Broadway shows? Can I buy this to view over and over? Highly Recommended! Not good for kids or rednecks

I saw the movie version of Rent when it came out in 2005 in the theatres and couldn't wait to have it on DVD. When I heard that there would be a live version filmed from Broadway, I lept for joy and couldn't wait to see it with the original cast. I totally agreed with many of the other fan reviews where they comment about too many close-ups. The close-ups took away from feeling like you were sitting in the audience on Broadway. I felt like Tom Collins and Angel weren't as connected to one another as compared to the movie version. I definitely preferred the one who played Mimi in the movie version over this one. Overall, it was quite an interesting experience watching Rent from two different perspectives (stage vs movie). I would had loved to see the original cast on Broadway. If this version ever goes to DVD, I would most definitely buy it, if not just for the special features.

I am yelling in the title because I want people to know how much I enjoyed the show. It was so worth paying $20 for. It is sure cheaper than if I would have had to pay to see it live on stage somewhere. The show was great it had me yelling at the screen and screaming with joy. I saw the play a few years ago and watching it at the theater brought back how much I loved the show then. It's a shame it's no longer playing in the theaters. I sure hope that the show will be put on DVD so everyone can see how great the play is. Seeing some of the orginal cast members at the end was excellent.

I have seen the play 5 times, I saw the first movie version and of course I had to see the latest movie version of the taping of the play. The latest movie version was as good, if not better than the play! The only thing missing from the movie version was the audience particapation, although I and a few others cheered & clapped during many of the scenes. How do you not get excited when Angel performs for you? I actually saw expressions and tears that I did not see from my seat when I was in the audience of watching the play(and I had close seats a few times). One of the many most incredible captured moments on film was at the funeral scene when Angel is "leaving". He turns his head and smiles. I never saw that before! The close ups and the camera angles where captured in a creative/artistic manner that you don't see as the audience at the play. I enjoyed this version of RENT as much, if not more than the play. I hope it will be out on DVD & of course, I hope to see the travel cast :)