Arts & Entertainment
Watch: ‘Rent Live’ brings back OBC cast for finale song
The show’s only live segment was the end act
Fox’s “Rent: Live” paid tribute to the 1996 original Broadway cast by bringing the group on stage to perform the musical’s iconic song “Seasons of Love” to close out the show.
Ironically, “Rent: Live” aired primarily pre-recorded footage from its Saturday dress rehearsal instead of the live musical version. The live version was scrapped last minute after Brennin Hunt (Roger) broke his foot during the Saturday rehearsal.
The show went live for the first time all night during the last act of “Finale B” with Hunt propped in a chair as he belted out the final song.
My mood when the original #RENT cast came out to sing #SeasonsOfLove with the current cast from #RENTLive ? @RENTonFOX pic.twitter.com/uV2CUENaUj
— BIG DRACO DOC #FNLradio #TDR (@mrdoc) January 28, 2019
Omg they brought out the original cast!!!! ??? Perfect way to end the performance, the wait was so worth it! Yes I let out a little squeak because I was totally fan girling and couldn’t hold it all in ?. So happy they did my favorite musical. ♥️ #RENT #NoDayButToday pic.twitter.com/qFcEEQfVDj
— Jamie Cashdollar (@Cashmoney2292) January 28, 2019
me watching rent live & seeing the original cast come out pic.twitter.com/LkNRgZiwS7
— ash ❤︎ solji (@soljisheeyeon) January 28, 2019
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Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.