Rent and La Boheme

I enjoyed both Rent and La Boheme, but I personally enjoyed La Boheme better because I feel as though it stuck to the plot of the book more compared to the movie which was tailored for modern times. Both the opera and the movie shared many similarities such as the fact that both were based on people trying to figure out life. They both showed the characters finding their moments through the troubling times. They are both set in times where they are facing poverty in the big cities such as Paris and New York City. With that being said, the two pieces have their differences as well. La Boheme is set in the 19th century where one of the main characters Mimi is battling with tuberculosis which in the end leads to her death. Rent is set in the 20th century where Mimi was struggling with HIV and addicted to drugs and survived as a way to give the audience hope. The movie was modernized as a way to connect with the issues we face in our society.

The day at the opera was so fun because it was the first time I experienced an opera. We got to the Lincoln Center, which was beautiful and when we entered, I felt like I entered a different world. Everyone there was older than us, so it felt like I was a little out of place, but younger people should enjoy the pleasures of the opera as well. Once we got to our seats, I realized how far up we were which made it sort of difficult to see that stage. The opera itself was beautiful with the actors being so talented, the sets being perfectly put together, and the energy being just right. Overall, the opera was a great day in the city and I would do it again.