Alignment Services January 26 - February 1, 2019 for Passenger, Light Truck, & Heavy Duty Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 517 Warsaw Road Clinton, North Carolina 28328 Email: [email protected] Michael Edwards Ph:910-490-1292 • Fax 910-490-1286 Owner Fox makes ‘Rent’ Vanessa Hudgens stars in “Rent” Page 2 — Saturday, January 26, 2019 — Sampson Independent Sing out: Fox brings Broadway to television with ‘Rent’ By Kyla Brewer 35. He was awarded a number of TV Media posthumous awards for the rock musical, including three Tonys and a elevision offers a respite for Pulitzer Prize. Tmany weary viewers, but there’s It’s been more than 20 years nothing like the thrill of live theater. since the play first premiered, but A major broadcaster is about to many feel that it’s just as relevant make live performance more acces- today as it was back then. sible with a televised production of “The title is so iconic, the music one of Broadway’s most beloved is so beloved, and the themes are as musicals. meaningful today as they were Seven struggling artists reach for when the show first premiered on their dreams in New York City’s East Broadway,” Fox executives Dana Walden and Gary Newman said in Village in an era of political and so- an official release. cial unrest in a live/tape delayed “Rent” was a groundbreaking production of “Rent,” airing Sun- production in the ‘90s because it day, Jan. 27, on Fox. Inspired by Gia- addressed AIDS, homophobia, ad- como Puccini’s “La Bohème,” diction and other taboo subjects, “Rent” was written by late com- and producers have assembled top poser and playwright Jonathan Lar- caliber talent to bring the story to a son, who also wrote the music and whole new generation. Some of the lyrics. world’s most renowned musical The show first premiered Off- theater artists take to the sound- Broadway at the New York Theatre stage for this television version. Workshop on Jan. 25, 1996, before Jordan Fisher (“Liv and Mad- moving to Broadway in April of the die”) stars as Mark Cohen, a Jew- same year. Unfortunately, Larson ish-American filmmaker who also didn’t live to see its Off-Broadway serves as the narrator of the show. premiere, as he died of an aortic dis- Country music singer-songwriter section that morning, at the age of Brennin Hunt (“Nashville”) plays “Valentina as seen in “Rent” EnErgy Smart HomES Mark’s roommate and best friend, a vember, she spoke with Valentina big-screen adaptation of the musi- wood (“American Idol”), and fol- Energy Efficient R33 Ceiling Low-E struggling musician named Roger and Dixon about the upcoming pro- cal starring most of the original lowed it up with “Peter Pan Live” Thermo Mate-Line Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Insulation* Windows Gasket Water Heater Davis. Mark and Roger’s former duction and asked Valentina about Broadway cast. (2014), “The Wiz Live” (2015), roommate-turned-landlord Benja- the show. Through the magic of television, “Hairspray Live” (2016) and “Jesus min Coffin III is portrayed by R&B “I’m definitely taking on a lot, Fox brings “Rent’s” uplifting mes- Christ Superstar Live in Concert” artist Mario (“Step Up,” 2006). Tony but I’m so excited, especially be- sage to millions of people who may (2018). Fox’s past offerings include and Emmy-nominated actor Bran- cause it’s live because, mama-girl, not otherwise have the opportunity “The Passion” (2016), “Grease: don Victor Dixon (“Jesus Christ Su- I’m always live,” Valentina quipped. to see it, whether because of cost, Live” (2016) and “A Christmas Story perstar Live in Concert”) has been Dixon was equally optimistic location or other factors. There was Live” (2017). cast as Mark and Roger’s friend, about the televised version of the a time when many of the programs Such programs have fared well Tom Collins, a computer scientist musical: shown on television were live, but in the ratings department and who returns to New York after be- “I think particularly at this time Air-Tight these days live TV isn’t as common. “Rent” has the potential to be a hit. Programmable ing expelled from MIT. One-time with a lot of the distress and the R11 Wall Construction However, Fox’s live production of At times gritty and heartbreaking, Sealed R22 Floor Thermostat Disney darling Vanessa Hudgens conflict we see, I think it’s so impor- Insulation Insulation “Rent” is part of a growing trend the story has resonated with thou- Improved Duct Work (“High School Musical,” 2006) stars tant to see a group of friends that Air Filtration among major broadcasters, who sands, if not millions, of theater-go- as Mark’s ex-girlfriend, Maureen. really learn and discover that love have been struggling to compete ers, some of whom refer to them- Kiersey Clemons (“Dope,” 2015) transforms anything,” Dixon said. with on-demand and streaming selves as RENT-heads. Now, many appears as Maureen’s girlfriend, “Love transforms disease — the tHEy Say tHErE'S no placE likE HomE. services. In 2013, NBC kicked off the more will have the opportunity to Joanne Jefferson, an Ivy League-ed- disease of prejudice, disease itself, Your home is more than four walls and a roof. see the show as the musical “Rent,” ucated lawyer. Pop singer Tinashe transforms the disease of poverty, recent trend with “The Sound of premieres Sunday, Jan. 27, on Fox. It's a place to build the life you've always wanted. (“The Polar Express,” 2004) tackles xenophobia, patriarchy. Our mes- Music Live” starring Carrie Under- Here at Clayton Homes of Clinton, we never forget the role of Mimi Marquez, a dancer sage is to measure yourself in love that. When you buy from us, you're getting a home who struggles with addiction. Final- — the love you give and the love ly, drag queen Valentina (“RuPaul’s you allow yourself to receive.” that means as much to us as it does to you. Drag Race”) makes her debut as The original Broadway run of Angel, a drag queen and street mu- “Rent” lasted 12 years, was per- sician. formed 5,123 times and grossed Clayton Homes Performing alongside such sea- more than $280 million. There have soned artists may be intimidating to been a number of national tours as of Clinton some, but Valentina seems to be well, in addition to international 720 Southeast Boulevard | Clinton handling it all with her usual poise. productions performed in 25 lan- When “ET’s” Keltie Knight stopped guages. In 2005, Chris Columbus 596-0200 | www.claytonclinton.com by the set of the live musical in No- (“Home Alone,” 1990) directed a Sampson Independent — Saturday, January 26, 2019 — Page 3 ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Arizona WTVD ESPN NFL Football Pro Bowl. TUESDAY ESPN2 SportsCenter (1h) (1:00) ESPN2 Highly Questionable (30m) State at USC. Arz. St. at USC. 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