Cast of RENT Set for Broadway Sessions, Sept 6
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2012
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.
Steph Fearon Stars as Mimi in RENT at Greenwich Theatre, Now thru Sept 16
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2012
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'.
An Evening with RENT's Anthony Fedorov Set for Toshi's Living Room, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2012
Anthony Fedorov, currently starring as "Roger" in off-Broadway's RENT revival at New World Stages, will perform his solo show "An Evening with Anthony Fedorov" September 11th, at Toshi's Living Room at the Flatiron Hotel, 9 West 26th Street. Showtime is 7:00 PM.
TV: RENT's Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray & Emma Hunton Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2012
Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical.
Check out the performaces from the cast of Rent below, which included: 'One Song Glory,' 'What You Own,' and 'Take Me or Leave Me.'
RENT's Antonique Smith Launches Debut Album SPEECHLESS
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012
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.
BWW Reviews: 5th Avenue Theatre’s RENT Loses Its Edge
by Jay Irwin - July 27, 2012
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.
Zoe Birkett to Play 'Maureen' in RENT, Greenwich Theatre, Sept 2012
by Carrie Dunn - July 27, 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.
Steph Fearon to Star as Mimi in RENT at Greenwich Theatre, Sept 5-16
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
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'.
Silhouette Stages Holds Auditions for RENT, Now thru 7/16
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
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 tonight, July 12, and Monday, July 16 from 7 to 10 p.m.
RENT to Close September 9 at New World Stages
by Nicole Rosky - July 4, 2012
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.
Cape May Stage Welcomes RENT's Anthony Rapp, 7/2
by BWW
News Desk - July 2, 2012
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.
American Theater Company Extends RENT thru July 1
by BWW
News Desk - July 1, 2012
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.
ATC's RENT, Directed by David Cromer, Will Close June 24
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2012
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.