Emma Hunton, Josh Grisetti and Justin Johnston Join Cast of RENT

According to the show's Facebook page,  Emma Hunton Josh Grisetti, and Justin Johnston will join the cast of off-Broadway's RENT on January 20. Johnston wrote on Twitter: 'That's right. I start Jan. 18 at New World Stages in NYC. Who knew... Roger'. Hunton added: 'So excited for rehearsal tomorrow. Make sure you all come down to New World Stages and come see Rent.' The trio will replace Annaleigh Ashford, Adam Chanler-Berat and Matt Shindledecker as Maureen, Mark and Roger.

The cast of Rent includes Margot Bingham, Nicholas Christopher, Arianda Fernandez, Marcus Paul James, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, Corbin Reid, MJ Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes, Ben Thompson, Michael Wartella, and Morgan Weed.

Rent, written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, currently play's at off-Broadway New World Stages, 340 West 50 Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Tickets may be purchased by visiting siteforrent.com or telecharge.com; by phoning 212-947-8844 ; or by going to the New World Stages box office, 340 West 50 Street.

For box office hours visit newworldstages.com/boxoffice.html. For more information about Rent, visit siteforrent.com.