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Photo Coverage: RENT Opening Night Curtain Call!

The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened last night Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed byMichael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designerMark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designerBrian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. Check out our photo coverage of the opening night bows below!

The cast of Rent is Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Margot Bingham (Alexi Darling, Roger's Mom, and others), Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Arianda Fernandez (Mimi Marquez), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson, Paul, and others), Tamika Sonuja Lawrence (Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Michael Rodriguez(Angel Schunard), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III), Ben Thompson (Christmas caroler, Mr. Grey, The Man, and others), Michael Wartella (Steve, Gordon, Waiter, and others), and Morgan Weed (Mark's Mom and others). Also in the company is Sean Michael MurrayXavier Cano, and Genny Padilla.

Rent will perform Mondays and Wednesday through Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 7:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm, at New World Stages, 340 West 50 Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Preview prices $65- $85; prices after August 12 are $69.50 - $89.50.

RENT will sell 16 seats via a lottery for each performance at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The tickets will be $25, cash only. All tickets include a $1.50 facility fee. Names will be collected in front of the Box Office (outside on 50th Street) from the beginning of the lottery until drawing time. Limit one (1) entry per person, each person may win up to two (2) tickets. Must be present at the time of the drawing to win. Must present valid photo ID to purchase tickets.

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.


Off-Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'RENT' at Glass House Tavern in New York City.


The Ensemble Cast during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


The Ensemble Cast during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella, Matt Shingledecker, Arianda Fernandez, Adam Chanler-Berat, Corbin Reid, Annaleigh Ashford, Nicholas Christopher, MJ Rodriguez during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Nicholas Christopher, MJ Rodriguez, Morgan Weed, Ephraim Sykes & Tamika Sonja Lawrence during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella, Matt Shingledecker, Arianda Fernandez & Adam Chanler-Berat during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Arianda Fernandez, Adam Chanler-Berat & Corbin Reid during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Annaleigh Ashford, Nicholas Christopher, MJ Rodriguez, Morgan Weed, Ephraim Sykes & Tamika Sonja Lawrence during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Arianda Fernandez & Adam Chanler-Berat during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Matt Shingledecker during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Matt Shingledecker during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Adam Chanler-Berat during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella, Matt Shingledecker, Arianda Fernandez during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella, Matt Shingledecker, Arianda Fernandez & Adam Chanler-Berat during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Conductor: Will Van Dyke during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Conductor: Will Van Dyke during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Michael Wartella, Matt Shingledecker, Arianda Fernandez & Adam Chanler-Berat during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.


Annaleigh Ashford during the Off-Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'RENT' at the New World Stages in New York City.

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Walter McBrideAs a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.
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