Jonathan Larson's riveting rock musical is based on the La Bohème story, but set in the gritty underbelly of NYC's East Village.
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Melanie Janine Brown, famously known as Mel B, showcased her versatility by playing the role of Mimi in the Broadway musical Rent from April to September 2004, following her illustrious career with the Spice Girls and her solo music ventures. more...
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Matt Caplan, a Virginia Beach native, showcased his talents on Broadway as the lead role of Mark in the iconic musical RENT. more...
Krysten Cummings, best known for her role in the Jesus Christ Superstar Live Arena Tour, brought her talent to the stage in a past production of Rent. more...
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Merle Dandridge, who played Joanne in the Broadway production of Rent, has since built a versatile career across stage, television, and video games, most recently starring in the Tony Award-winning revival of "Once on This Island" and HBO Max’s upcoming thriller drama series, “The Flight Attendant.” more...
Trey Ellett, who portrayed Mark in the Broadway production of Rent, has also showcased his versatility in national tours of If/Then, The Full Monty, and tick tick BOOM, as well as in various regional theater roles. more...
Eden Espinosa, known for her standout role as Elphaba in "Wicked," also played Maureen in the closing company of "Rent" on Broadway, showcasing her versatility and talent in the iconic musical. more...
Ava Gaudet, originally from Providence, Rhode Island, joined the Broadway cast of RENT as "Maureen" after completing her studies at Berklee College of Music. more...
Renee Elise Goldsberry, renowned for her Tony-winning role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, also made a significant mark in the Broadway musical Rent, where she was the final actress to portray Mimi Márquez before the show's last performance, which was filmed and released as Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. more...
Danielle Lee Greaves, who graced the Broadway stage in the original cast of "Rent," also brought her talents to the show's national tour. more...
Christopher J. Hanke, who played Mark in the past Broadway production of Rent, has an extensive list of credits including roles in Cry-Baby and In My Life, as well as notable TV appearances on "Three Rivers" and "Brothers & Sisters." more...
Colin Hanlon, who has an impressive array of credits including his role in Rent on Broadway, was most recently the Standby in Falsettos on Broadway. more...
Marcy Harriell, who starred on Broadway in Rent, has also showcased her versatile talents in productions like In the Heights and Lennon, and took on unique roles in Encores! Kismet and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...
Tim Howar brought his dynamic talent to the role of Roger in the rock opera Rent, showcasing his versatility before being succeeded by original Broadway cast member Adam Pascal. more...
Marcus Paul James, a Brooklyn native with deep roots in R&B, soul, and gospel, made a significant impact on Broadway with his role in the Tony Award-winning phenomenon "RENT," which paved the way for his subsequent performances in other major productions like "Motown The Musical" and "In the Heights." more...
Harley Jay, who graced the Broadway stage in Rent and toured nationally with the show, has also showcased his talents in TV and film, including "Grease Live!" and Fast and Furious. more...
Adam Kantor made his Broadway debut as Mark in the final cast of Rent, a performance immortalized on DVD by Sony Pictures' Rent Filmed Live on Broadway. more...
Kelly Karbacz made her Broadway debut as Maureen Johnson in "Rent," directed by Michael Greif. more...
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Kendra Kassebaum, known for her dynamic performances on Broadway in shows like Wicked and Rent, has also graced the stage in regional theaters across the country and has been featured in the Grammy-nominated recording of Assassins. more...
Jeremy Kushnier, who previously captivated audiences as Roger in Rent on Broadway, brings his extensive experience and passion to this remarkable company. more...
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Jose Llana, who once captivated audiences as Angel in RENT, has an impressive array of Broadway credits including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Flower Drum Song. more...
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Tracy McDowell, who previously graced the stage in RENT, is thrilled to be back on Broadway with the amazing Motown cast. more...
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Kyle Post, a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University, was notably part of the closing cast of RENT on Broadway. more...
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Cary Shields made his Broadway debut in the past with Rent, following tours with the U.S. national and Canadian companies. more...
Jacques C. Smith, who played Benny in Broadway's Rent, has an impressive resume that includes national tours of The Book of Mormon and If/Then, as well as numerous regional theater accolades and television appearances. more...
Tracie Thoms, who once played the role of Joanne in the final Broadway cast of RENT in 2008, has an extensive background in theater and film, including notable performances in the film adaptation of RENT and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...
Tony Vincent, known for his dynamic performances on Broadway, brought his rock-based theater expertise to the roles of Mark and Roger in RENT back in 1997. more...
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Haneefah Wood, who graced the stage of the Nederlander Theater in the past with her performance in Rent, has an impressive array of Broadway credits, including Avenue Q and Brooklyn the Musical. more...
Awards and Nominations
1996 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Adam Pascal was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Daphne Rubin-Vega was nominated but did not win.
1996 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Wilson Jermaine Heredia won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Adam Pascal was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Idina Menzel was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Daphne Rubin-Vega was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Blake Burba Lighting Designer
Paul Clay Scenic Designer
Kurt Fischer Sound Designer
Tony Gerber Film
Michael Greif Director
David Santana Wig, Hair and Make-Up Designer
Angela Wendt Costume Designer
Marlies Yearby Choreographer
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