Marcus Paul James News

On Sunday September 7, 2008 the curtain came down on Broadway for the final performance of the landmark musical Rent. After the curtain came down, the party started at Chelsea Piers on Manhattan's West Side, the celebration attracted a starry crowd who partied into the night.

On Sunday September 7, 2008 the curtain fell on Broadway for the final performance of the landmark musical Rent. In celebration of that milestone event, the stars came out to cheer on the cast as they completed Rent's historic run on the Nederlander stage.

Tonight, Sunday September 7, 2008 Rent will close at the Nederlander Theatre after the evening performance after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. On Friday, September 5th, in celebration of Rent and the enduring memory of Jonathan Larson, Kathy 'Life' Kirkpatrick, owner of East Village's fabled Life Café, a favorite hangout of Larson and an important location featured in the musical itself, unveiled a special dedicated bench in his name.

On Sunday September 7, 2008 the curtain fell on Broadway for the final performance of the landmark musical Rent. In celebration of this production going out in 'one blaze of glory', BWW TV spoke with Will Chase about the power of Jonathan Larson's words and music and how its message of love will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of the people it touched.

Tomorrow, Sunday, September 7, 2008 the curtain will fall on Broadway for the final performance of Rent. In celebration of the show and its history-making run, BroadwayWorld.com is happy to bring you this exclusive photo flash of the final Rent cast performing as a part of the 'Broadway in Bryant Park' concert series.

On September 7, 2008 the curtain will fall on Broadway for the final performance of Rent. In celebration of the show and its history making run, we gave the cast a portable FLIP video camera so they could give us their view of life backstage. As they were able to film themselves, the FLIP video footage allows you to see and hear Rent from the actor's unique perspective.

RENT producer Allan S. Gordon and producer Elan V. McAllister rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thurs., August 14th, 2008 joined by RENT cast members Renee Elise Goldsberry, Andrea Goss, Trisha Jeffrey, Owen Johnston, Tracy McDowell, Destan Owens and Gwen Stewart to celebrate RENT's successful 12-year run at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway and its final performance on September 7, 2008.

Actor Destan Owens will be returning to the Broadway stage for 'Rent' starting tonight, 8/11 through the shows planned closing on September 7th.

The cast of the landmark Broadway musical Rent will perform as part of the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday, August 1, between the hours of 8am and 9am in Bryant Park, 41 Street and Sixth Avenue.

The cast of the landmark Broadway musical Rent will perform as part of the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday, August 1, between the hours of 8am and 9am in Bryant Park, 41 Street and Sixth Avenue.

Tracie Thoms, who played Joanne in the 2005 'Rent' film, will join the Broadway production of RENT.

On Thursday, July 17th 2008 at 5:30PM. The current cast of RENT will appearing at Bloomingdale's at 59th Street (2nd Floor) for a special performance and autograph signing. The cast will be performing 'Seasons of Love', 'What you Own', 'Take Me Or Leave Me' and 'I'll Cover You'. After the performances RENT cast members will briefly sign autographs. From July 9th through July 20th, Bloomingdale's will feature RENT window displays, containing original costume items from the Broadway production

On May 14th, 2008, RENT hosted a benefit event at The Canal Room for Ubuntu Education Fund.

April Nixon performs 'Breakthrough' featuring songs of Larry O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and Kenny Kacmar and Joe Miloscia, and special guests Norm Lewis, Marcus Paul James, and Lisa Nicole Wilkerson on May 12th and 19th.

On Monday, April 21st, 11:30pm 'Scott Nevin's Curtain Call' welcomes Broadway's Telly Leung @ Splash. Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with Broadway's Telly Leung of Broadway's RENT, Wicked, Pacific Overtures, & Flower Drum Song. Tonight, directly following the video madness of 'Musical Mondays', Telly will serve up a full set of Broadway's hottest tunes and a very special guest from Broadway's RENT - Marcus Paul James! Get there early to grab a seat to watch those legendary musical numbers on the screens, and then sit tight as Telly Leung performs live in person! Admission is free until 10pm, $5 after. Must be 21 w/ id. Splash - 50 west 17th st (b/w 5th and 6th)

Tonight, Friday March 7 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome Liz McCarney (Taboo) plus host a birthday party for Kenny Holcomb at the West Bank Café (located within the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 w42nd St.). Admission is free.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce The Fourth Annual 'Brandon and Ray's Birthday Bash' Saturday, October 20 at 11PM. With special guests Liz McCartney (Taboo), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Telly Leung (Rent) and Kenny Holcomb.

Brandon Cutrell and Ray Fellman mark their special day with 'Brandon and Ray's Birthday Bash,' celebrated on Saturday, October 20 at 11PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

On Friday August 31, The After Party welcomes Rent's Marcus Paul James.

Crystal Monee Hall and Moeisha McGill of Broadway's Rent are proud to announce the launch of 'HK Angels Live!' a monthly chic cabaret lounge evening benefiting BC/EFA held the last Thursday of each month at New York City's HK Lounge.