Anthony Rapp, who is still desperately trying to stay relevant by reminding us of his work on a show that hasn't been relevant in at least 5 years. "Without Out" is Rapp's one-man show about his trials and tribulations around the time that he was cast in a little show called Rent. You know, the show that he was still touring with up until last year, despite the fact that he is now a decade too old to play Mark Cohen??
I hate to be cynical about it. Rapp, in his prime, was a capable stage performer. But if you want people to see you as a performer with more depth than the guy who sang "La Vie Boheme", then stop milking the Rent train already.
And really, shouldn't one-person, autobiographical shows be reserved for huge stars? Billy Crystal did it, Liza Minelli did it. Even Carrie fisher got away with it, but at least she had some crazy drunken, cocaine infused stories to tell. Rapp isn't a star. How many people are going to pay $75 to see him rehash the story of Jonathan Larson's death in an off-Broadway theater??
On a bright note, there does seem to be some interesting entries at the NYMF this year. I'm hoping to check out a couple while visiting the city next week. anyone have a suggestion??
In the meantime, enjoy the video from NY1, of Rapp promoting his new project.
http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/on_stage/126037/nymf-prepares-for-annual-celebration
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