If the next generation of entertainment is anything like Sony's Hot Ticket and their presentation of "Rent" in HD, sign me up!
Although I never saw "Rent" on stage, I did enjoy the movie and the original cast recording and soundtrack even more so.
This most recent experience, however, was nothing short of awesome. The intimacy of the cameras and camera angles with an extremely talented group of actors only added to the overall experience.
While I doubt I'd see every production that is presented this way, be it a stage performance, concert, etc., as long as the industry maintains this kind of quality while taking the budget-minded consumer into consideration, this is the next generation of entertainment. Thank you, Sony!