RENT: The movie! Again.

The other day, I was invited to the filming of the Broadway show RENT which will be released in theaters in September. Even though there was a movie of RENT, nothing compares to the live show which is amazing. This is me and the rediculously talented Karmine Alers who played Mimi for years on Broadway. Interesting side note: The role of Mimi was actually written for Karmine but it took her a few years to get it. Better late than never I say. In my opinion, Karmine’s Mimi is hands down the best I’ve seen…and I’ve seen 10 different Mimis. Karmine also stars in WHIRLWIND which I directed…and she’s fucking great!

About Richard

Richard

New York based director Richard LeMay's new feature film WHIRLWIND has been chosen as an official selection of New York's NEWFEST: Film Festival. WHIRLWIND also screened as an official selection of the Out on Film Festival in Atlanta, winning the audience award for best feature. A second screening was added after selling out. LeMay and Emmy award winning writer/producer Jason Brown teamed up to produce the movie. WHIRLWIND is a drama set in New York City featuring some of the most talented young actors in new York. WHIRLWIND also features music form FL Jones, Mike Levey and Karmine Alers. Currently LeMay is producing the feature film DAYBREAK which shoots in the Bahamas this summer. Last year LeMay Produced and co-directed a documentary entitled MOVE. MOVE was launched in conjunction with photographer James Houston's global charity event with sponsors HUGO BOSS and VANITY FAIR Magazine.