Photos: 55 Gifs, Glory! The Most Post-Worthy Moments From RENT on FOX!
by Alan Henry - January 28, 2019
RENT on FOX officially aired last night, January 27. Due to an injury suffered by the production's Roger, Brennin Hunt, portions of the show were pre-recorded, but the show must go on! We've got 55 GIFS of the most shareable moments from our live tweet available for download below! Check out the exclusive GIFS!
Go Behind The Scenes of RENT on FOX on BWW's Twitter Today!
by Alan Henry - January 26, 2019
BroadwayWorld will be on side for the dress rehearsal of Fox's RENT, the live-musical event airing Sunday, January 27, at 8PM EST. Tune in to our Twitter for some behind the scenes teases throughout the day before the dress rehearsal gets underway!
RENT LIVE's Brennin Hunt To Take Over Instagram Today!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 26, 2019
It's time now to sing out because RENT LIVE's own Roger, Brennin Hunt, is taking over the BroadwayWorld Instagram Story today, January 26th! Make sure to head over to our Instagram all day today to see more from tomorrow's highly anticipated broadcast!
Ten Songs Glory: Counting Down RENT's Greatest Tunes
by Team BWW - January 27, 2019
In the 23 years since Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece burst onto the scene, its music has made an indelible impression on pop culture, finding a place on the playlists of more that just lovers of Broadway. Most Rentheads could argue the perfection of every one of the 43 tracks from the 1996 cast recording, and yet, it's undeniable that some of them stand out as Larson's greatest creations. Check out our highly subjective list of the greatest songs from RENT.
BWW Exclusive: The Story of How RENT Came to Be
by Jeffrey Kare - January 27, 2019
Tonight, FOX will air their third live musical production. Following in the footsteps of Grease and A Christmas Story, the network will be presenting Jonathan Larson's Rent, a rock musical that is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera, La boheme. The story follows a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
TV: What Does RENT Really Mean to You? The Cast and Creative Team Answer!
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 2019
There is truly no day but today when it comes to FOX's Rent, which airs tonight at 8pm. Since it premiered off Broadway in 1996, the musical has earned a special place in the hearts of all those who have encountered Jonathan Larson's powerful message- Rentheads and ordinary theatre-goers alike. Below, watch as the company takes a moment to chat about what Rent really means to each of them.
TV: RENT Role Swap? Find Out Which Characters the Cast Wants to Play!
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2019
Roger, Mark, Mimi, Maureen, Joanne, Angel, Collins, and Benny will all get their time to shine on Sunday night, when Fox presents Rent! While the star-studded cast gets ready to bring these now iconic characters to life on television, we couldn't help but wonder... if they could play a different part, which would they choose? Find out who and why below!
TV: How Do You Measure a Song? RENT Company Picks Their Favorite Musical Moments!
by Nicole Rosky - January 22, 2019
From the iconic 'Seasons of Love' to the anthemic 'Finale B;' the energetic 'La Vie Boheme' to the tragic 'I'll Cover You (Reprise),' Rent is full of exceptional musical moments and FOX is bringing them to the small screen on January 27. Below, watch as the company tells us all about their very favorite musical moments from Rent!
TV: Costume Designer Angela Wendt on Creating the Look of FOX's RENT!
by Nicole Rosky - January 20, 2019
When it comes to creating an iconic look, costume designer Angela Wendt knows what she's doing. Over two decades after giving Rent its legendary Broadway look, she returns to give the characters equally memorable costumes for Rent on Fox. Below, watch as she gives us a sneak peek of one of her costume trailers on set!
RENT Cast Recording To Drop This March!
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2019
There's no day but January 27, 2019 when it comes to FOX's Rent and now you'll be able to take home all of Jonathan Larson's timeless tunes from the broadcast!
TV: Everything Is RENT! Meet the Bohemians of FOX's Next Live Musical
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2019
There's no day but January 27 when it comes to FOX's Rent, and the cast and creative team are over the moon about it. BroadwayWorld is taking you straight to the Fox lot, where the whole gang is busy rehearsing for the big night. Watch below as they chat about what will make this version special, how they got their roles, and so much more!
Matthew Saldivar, J. Elaine Marcos Join RENT LIVE; Additional Casting Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - January 4, 2019
There's no day but January 27, 2019 when it comes to FOX's Rent. Today additional casting was announced for the live broadcast of the rock musical phenomenon, and some familiar Broadway faces are among the ensemble of bohemians that will bring the East Village to life on national television.
Fox Goes Bohemian! Key Art Revealed for RENT LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2018
Fox goes bohemian on January 27, 2019 when they premiere RENT LIVE. Key art was revealed today for the highly-anticipated live adaptation of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical. Check out the brand-new artwork here!