Anthony Rapp Appears at NYC Book Reading and in Concert, Feb. 21

Fans of Anthony Rapp will be able to catch the Rent star at two upcoming New York events on Tuesday, February 21st.

The first is a reading and signing event at the Barnes & Noble in Chelsea (on 6th Ave & 22nd Street) that will celebrate the recent release of Rapp's book Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent. The event is free, and is scheduled to start at 7:30. An early arrival is recommended to guarantee a seat.

Following the signing, Rapp and his band Albinokid will be seen at The Cutting Room (19 W. 24th Street). The performance will begin at 11:00 PM, and there will be a $10 cover charge at the door.

Rapp created the role of Mark Cohen in the original Broadway cast of Rent, and also played the part in the recent film version. He has also appeared on Broadway in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Six Degrees of Separation and Precious Sons (for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination). His film credits include A Beautiful Mind, Twister, Dazed and Confused, Six Degrees of Separation and Adventures in Babysitting.