Birth Place: Joliet, IL, USA
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Anything Rapp has been acting and singing professionally since he was nine years old. He is best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent, for which he shared an OBIE Award with the rest of the cast. He reprised his role in Chris Columbus’s film version opposite other members of the original cast.
Other Broadway credits include the revival of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation; and If/ Then; and his Broadway debut was in Precious Sons with Judith Ivey and Ed Harris, for which he received an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Drama Desk nomination.
Film credits include Adventures in Babysitting, School Ties, Dazed and Confused, Six Degrees of Separation, Man of the Century, Road Trip, A Beautiful Mind, bwoy, and Scrap. TV appearances include “The X-Files,” “Law & Order: SVU,” and “Psych.”
He currently plays the role of Commander Paul Stamets on the Paramount + television series “Star Trek: Discovery”. In 2000, he released his debut album, Look Around, and in 2006, his NY Times-bestselling book Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent — on which this show was based — was published by Simon & Schuster.
From: Photo Coverage: Rapp, Tartaglia et al. in 'Free to Dream' Benefit
[1987]Adventures in Babysitting Daryl
[1989]Far from Home Pinky Sears
[1989]Grave Secrets Jamie
[1992]School Ties RichardMcGooCollins
[1993]Six Degrees of Separation Ben
[1993]Dazed and Confused Tony
[1996]Twister Tony
[1997]David Searching David
[1999]Man of the Century Timothy Burns
[2000]Road Trip Jacob
[2001]A Beautiful Mind Bender
[2004]Open House Barry Farnsworth
[2005]Winter Passing Dean
[2005]Rent Mark Cohen
[2006]Danny Roane: First Time Director Anthony Rapp
[2008]Scaring the Fish Gene
[2009]The Other Woman Simon
[2012]Junction Connor
[2016]Opening Night Logan Joyce
[2016]Do You Take This Man Daniel
[2016]bwoy Brad
[2022]Scrap Ben
Kidnapped Larry Kellogg
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Nathan Forrester, Matt Spevak
Star Trek: Discovery Lt. Cmdr. Paul Stamets, Paul Stamets, Cmdr. Paul Stamets
The Good Fight Glenn
Anthony Rapp, Without You
Anthony Rapp, Without You
Anthony Rapp, Precious Sons
The album contains songs that are performed by the actors from the film including Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley, Fra Fee, Trevor Dion Nicholas and more. Produced by Timeless Films in association with Axis Studios and directed by Stephen Donnelly, Charles Dickens’ ageless legend is reborn in this musical adaptation of the Christmas story.
Discover the latest album release from JEFF HARNAR, 'CY COLEMAN.' Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and unforgettable performances of this must-listen project. Get your copy today and experience the magic of CY COLEMAN's music brought to life by JEFF HARNAR and his extraordinary musical guests.
This time, the reader question was: which actors have done multiple Broadway shows together?
It’s not often you get to see someone with a true rocker’s spirit do an evening of Broadway, and though he did many well-familiar songs, his performances felt truly unique.
PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, has announced that the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – is now available for pre-order on iTunes.
Don't miss the highly anticipated reunion of Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of Rent, as they take the stage together at 54 Below. Find out where and when you can catch this exciting show for a limited time only.
Get all the details on the star-studded cast of the world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU, featuring Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, and more. Find out the release date and be the first to listen to this highly anticipated recording.
Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records are set to release Sideways The Musical—Original Cast Recording digitally tomorrow, August 18 featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with lyrics by Rex Pickett and Adams. Check out two track from the new album here!
Discover the newly released soundtrack for STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies that bring this unique theatrical experience to life.
Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!
'Discover the powerful documentary 'MEET ME WHERE I AM' directed by Grant Garry that explores the raw emotions of grief and its impact on individuals and families. This award-winning film takes a timely and intimate look at the journey of healing and finding meaning. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking exploration featured at the Dances With Films Festival 2023.'
Discover the immersive theater experience of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, where history and celebrity culture collide. Explore Lady Gaga's Lower East Side and uncover hidden gems in this unique journey through time.
The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.
UPTA CAMP will be presented at Winthrop PAC this month.
Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea), at The Vino Theater in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. See photos from the production.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Injoy Fountain, best known from NBC TV’s “The Voice” and her tour with Postmodern Jukebox, on Monday, July 31 at 9:30 PM.
Watch Lea Salonga perform 'Love Who You Love' at Broadway Backwards 2023!
PrideFrom Kinky Boots to Rent, many musicals and plays with LGBTQIA+ representation are available to stream this weekend to celebrate Pride Month. Check out som theatre favorites that you can stream from the comfort of your own home below!
'Meet Me Where I Am,' a timely and intimate look about moving through grief, will make its US premiere at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, June 22nd - July 2nd at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.
Anthony Rapp has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Anthony Rapp has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Anthony Rapp's first West End show was Rent which opened in 1998
Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Without You Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Without You and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Precious Sons .
Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Precious Sons.
Anthony Rapp has written 2 shows including Without You (Writer), Anthony Rapp’s Without You (Author).
Anthony Rapp's next show will be Anthony Rapp’s Without You which opens on 1/25/2023 on Off-Broadway.
Anthony Rapp's next show will be Anthony Rapp’s Without You which opens on 1/25/2023 on Off-Broadway.
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