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Nikki Davis-Jones, Paul Ayres and More Join Kerry Ellis and Rory Taylor in 20th Anniversary RENT in Concert UK Tour

Casting has been announced for the 20th Anniversary Rent in Concert tour, opening 25 April 2013 in Manchester. (more...)

BWW Special: Jenifer Aubry Talks RENT's 15th Canadian Anniversary

On October 29th members of the original Canadian Cast of RENT will join together with Sheridan College students to perform a special 15th Anniversary tribute to Jonathan Larson's musical and raise money for Fife House. BWW is speaking with the alum about what RENT has meant to them and about the special evening. Today we're speaking with Jenifer Aubry, currently on stage in Toronto with Cirque du Soleil, about her time in RENT and what it meant to her. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: RENT's Anthony Fedorov Sings Journey's 'Open Arms' at Broadway Sessions

RENT's Anthony Fedorov, who has also appeared in off-Broadway's The Fantasticks, performed Journey's 'Open Arms' at Broadway Sessions on September 6th, 2012. Watch him in the video below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside Closing Night of RENT at New World Stages!

The off-Broadway production of Rent closed last night, September 9, at New World Stages. The production played 32 previews and 450 performances. Rent, which is written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, opened at the theater on August 11, 2011. Check out photos from the final curatin call below! (more...)

BWW Flashback: RENT Closes at New World Stages Today, September 9

The off-Broadway production of Rent will close after the performance today, September 9, at New World Stages. The production will have played 32 previews and 450 performances. Rent, which is written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, opened at the theater on August 11, 2011. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you on a multimedia flashback through the show's return to New York! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Theatre Arlington Produces Electrifying RENT

The show's messages: "No Day But Today" and "Measure Your Life in Love" resound in this production. (more...)

Cast of RENT Set for Broadway Sessions, Sept 6

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. This Thursday, Sept. 6th, Broadway Sessions welcomes cast members from the hit Off-Broadway revival of Rent and more. (more...)

Steph Fearon Stars as Mimi in RENT at Greenwich Theatre, Now thru Sept 16

Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's 'Over The Rainbow' competition for the West End role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Palladium production of 'The Wizard Of Oz', is to star as Mimi in a new London production of the multi award-winning musical 'Rent'. (more...)

RENT's Antonique Smith Launches Debut Album SPEECHLESS

Antonique Smith, critically acclaimed actress, is amped to conquer the entertainment industry with her solo album, Speechless. Now, fans can be part of Antonique Smith's journey via Kickstarter, an innovative fundraising platform. (more...)

BWW Reviews: 5th Avenue Theatre’s RENT Loses Its Edge

Is it possible that "Rent", Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking hit from 1996 has now become so dated that it no longer has the edge it once had? Or is it that the current production from the 5th Avenue Theatre is so desperately trying to be edgy that it shows its weakness? That is the question before us. But whatever you feel about the show itself, the current production at the 5th takes so many missteps that it's hard to see the show as anything but an adorable relic. (more...)

Zoe Birkett to Play 'Maureen' in RENT, Greenwich Theatre, Sept 2012

Zoe Birkett, who shot to fame in 2002 as a finalist on the first series of Pop Idol, won by Will Young, and has gone on to appear in the West End in Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical, Thriller Live, What A Feeling, Respect La Diva and Hair, is to play Maureen Johnson in a new London production of the multi award-winning musical Rent. (more...)

Steph Fearon to Star as Mimi in RENT at Greenwich Theatre, Sept 5-16

Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's 'Over The Rainbow' competition for the West End role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Palladium production of 'The Wizard Of Oz', is to star as Mimi in a new London production of the multi award-winning musical 'Rent'. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen Join RENT!

Last night, Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen joined the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi. Scroll down for photo coverage! (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen Join RENT Tonight!

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen join the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi beginning tonight, July 11. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a photo of the pair together on the set! Check back later for full photo coverage. (more...)

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen Join Cast of RENT Tomorrow, 7/11

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen join the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi beginning tonight, Wednesday, July 11. Shaleah Adkisson took over the role of Joanne on June 11. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 4th, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Top Ten Hot Topix for the first half of 2012! Is your favorite production on the list? (more...)

RENT to Close September 9 at New World Stages

The producers of the off-Broadway production of Rent have announced that the musical will close after the performance on Sunday, September 9. The production will have played 32 previews and 450 performances. (more...)

PHOTO FLASH: First Look at San Diego Musical Theatre's RENT

The award-winning, professional San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) produces the critically-acclaimed Broadway rock opera "Rent" June 22 - July 8 at its new home, the beautifully restored Birch North Park Theatre. Actress Gwen Stewart, from the original Broadway and touring productions of "Rent," will reprise the role she created, Mrs. Jefferson, introducing the solo vocals for the musical's central theme song, "Seasons of Love." (more...)

ATC's RENT, Directed by David Cromer, Will Close June 24

American Theater Company's (ATC) production of Jonathan Larson's, Rent, directed by David Cromer must close Sunday, June 24. The production, now playing at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL, played for 6 weeks and enjoyed an extension. Tickets for the limited engagement are on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125. (more...)

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen to Join the Cast of New World Stages' RENT, July 11

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen join the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi beginning on Wednesday, July 11. Shaleah Adkisson took over the role of Joanne on June 11. (more...)

Cape May Stage Welcomes RENT's Anthony Rapp, 7/2

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premiere Equity theatre, is thrilled to launch another stellar season of their Second Stage Broadway Series with acclaimed star of stage and screen, Anthony Rapp in Anthony Rapp LIVE. On Monday, July 2nd at 8:00 p.m., Rapp brings his singular brand of cabaret to the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets in beautiful downtown Cape May. (more...)

Silhouette Stages to Hold Auditions for RENT, 7/12-16

SILHOUETTE STAGES has announced auditions and a call to artists and production team for its Oct/Nov production of RENT, with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Susan G. Kramer and with musical direction to be announced. Auditions will take place Thursday, July 12, and Monday, July 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. (more...)

American Theater Company Extends RENT thru July 1

American Theater Company (ATC) has announced new performance dates for its production of Jonathan Larson's RENT, directed by David Cromer. The production is now extended through July 1, 2012 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Tickets for the two-week extension are now on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents 25th Anniversary Season-Closer RENT

Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its 25th Anniversary Season with the Broadway mega-hit Rent by Jonathan Larsonplaying at Bristol Riverside Theatre now through June 3. Directed by Jose Zayas, the cast features Julian Alvarez, Mark Willis Borum, Tracie Franklin, James LaRosa, Meera Mohan, Brendan Norton, Tyrone Roberson, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Tara Tagliaferro, Brit West, and Nadine Zahr with local actors Michael Hogan, Joseph Michael O'Brien, and Carl Nathaniel Smith. Check out a video reel with footage from the production set to its best known song, 'Seasons of Love' below! (more...)

RENT Comes to The Way Off Broadway Theatre, Now thru 5/26

Following its limited engagement of Into the Woods and its co-production of The Rocky Horror Show in 2011, Stocking Productions previously announced that it would bring RENT to Frederick for the first time for a special Memorial Day weekend presentation at The Way Off Broadway Theatre. (more...)