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STAGE TUBE: RENT Tour: 'La Vie Boh...MMM' - Tokyo Trip Part 3

By: Oct. 21, 2009
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Broadway favorite Andy Señor Jr, who is currently playing "Paul and Others" in Tokyo for RENT: The Broadway Tour has created an incredible food blog during his journey with the show.

His blog is called "La Vie Boh...mmm!!!" Not only are there write-ups and mouth-watering photos about places that Andy and the cast have been able to visit while on tour, but there is also a fantastic video series. You can now watch the episodes right here on STAGE TUBE!

Rent, The Broadway Tour, is directed by Michael Greif, who received 1996 Tony and Drama Desk nominations as well as the Obie Award for Rent, and choreographed byMarlies Yearby who received a Tony Award nomination for her work on the musical. Tim Weil, the show's original music supervisor and conductor, serves as music supervisor.

Rent, The Broadway Tour, features Adam PascalAnthony Rapp, and Gwen Stewartreprising the roles they originated on Broadway. Joining Pascal and Rapp who reprise their award-winning roles, and Stewart, are Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Justin Johnston (Angel Schunard), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Marquez), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins),Jacques C. Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), and Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson). The ensemble is rounded out by Karmine AlersToby BlackwellAdam HalpinTrisha Jeffrey,Telly LeungCaren Lyn ManuelJed ResnickAndy SenorYuka Takara, and John Watson.

Rent, written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, on April 29, 1996 following a history making, sold out, extended limited engagement at off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop. The musical went on to win every major best musical award, including the Tony Award, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Rent played its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on September 7, 2008 after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. Rent is the seventh longest running show in Broadway history and grossed over $280 million during its Broadway run.

Tours of Rent have crisscrossed the country almost continuously since late 1996 and the U.S. national tours have grossed over $330 million. The musical has been translated into every major language and been performed on six continents, including in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

You can check it out the blog here: www.lavbm.com, for complete tour schedule and information visit www.siteforrent.com

 




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