Rent Broadway Replacement Cast
Jonathan Larson's riveting rock musical is based on the La Bohème story, but set in the gritty underbelly of NYC's East Village. Full synopsis
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(Understudy)
Karmine Alers, who captivated audiences as MIMI in the Broadway production of "RENT," has also showcased her versatility in roles such as Aida in "Aida" and Gloria Fajardo in "ON YOUR FEET." more...
(Understudy)
Sebastian Arcelus showcased his versatility in the Broadway production of Rent, initially taking on the role of Roger and later serving as a swing, covering multiple male ensemble roles as well as Mark and Roger. more...
(Swing)
Declan Bennett, an English singer-songwriter and actor, previously showcased his talents in the iconic musical Rent, adding to his diverse career that spans from London's West End to popular television roles. more...
(Understudy)
Richard H. Blake, who played Roger in Rent, has an extensive Broadway resume that includes roles in Jersey Boys, Wicked, and Legally Blonde, among others. more...
Jessica Boevers, who has played leading roles in numerous Broadway productions including Rent, has an impressive background as a professional director, teacher, actress, and coach. more...
Melanie Janine Brown, famously known as Mel B, showcased her versatility by playing the role of Mimi in the Broadway musical Rent from April to September 2004, following her illustrious career with the Spice Girls and her solo music ventures. more...
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Hallie Bulleit made her Broadway debut in "RENT" and also performed in the show's original Los Angeles cast alongside Neil Patrick Harris. more...
(Understudy)
Haven Burton, who once captivated audiences as Maureen in Rent, brings her passion and advocacy to the stage, dedicating her performances to her son and inspiring audiences to embrace curiosity, kindness, and change. more...
(Understudy)
Norbert Leo Butz, a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical, has an illustrious career that includes a notable performance in "Rent." more...
Matt Caplan, a Virginia Beach native, showcased his talents on Broadway as the lead role of Mark in the iconic musical RENT. more...
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Will Chase, who first performed on Broadway in 1998 as the Squeegee Man and Roger understudy in Rent, went on to star as the last Roger in the final Broadway company of Rent, which was recorded for the theatrical release entitled Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. more...
Luther Creek, who studied with the legendary Marcel Marceau and has collaborated with notable figures such as Julie Taymor, Ben Stiller, and Michael Jackson, brought his diverse talents to the stage in a past production of Rent. more...
Krysten Cummings, best known for her role in the Jesus Christ Superstar Live Arena Tour, brought her talent to the stage in a past production of Rent. more...
(Swing)
Merle Dandridge, who played Joanne in the Broadway production of Rent, has since built a versatile career across stage, television, and video games, most recently starring in the Tony Award-winning revival of "Once on This Island" and HBO Max’s upcoming thriller drama series, “The Flight Attendant.” more...
(Understudy)
Dana Dawson, who understudied the role of Mimi in the national tour of Rent in 2000 before joining the Broadway cast in 2001, had a vibrant music career with notable hits like "3 Is Family" reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. more...
Robin de Jesús, known for his Tony-nominated roles in *In the Heights* and *La Cage aux Folles*, was also a part of the cast of *Rent* in the past, bringing his dynamic talent to the iconic musical. more...
Trey Ellett, who portrayed Mark in the Broadway production of Rent, has also showcased his versatility in national tours of If/Then, The Full Monty, and tick tick BOOM, as well as in various regional theater roles. more...
Eden Espinosa, known for her standout role as Elphaba in "Wicked," also played Maureen in the closing company of "Rent" on Broadway, showcasing her versatility and talent in the iconic musical. more...
Ava Gaudet, originally from Providence, Rhode Island, joined the Broadway cast of RENT as "Maureen" after completing her studies at Berklee College of Music. more...
Renee Elise Goldsberry, renowned for her Tony-winning role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, also made a significant mark in the Broadway musical Rent, where she was the final actress to portray Mimi Márquez before the show's last performance, which was filmed and released as Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. more...
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Andrea Goss, who appeared in the Broadway production of Rent and its filmed live version, has an extensive theater background including roles in Indecent, Cabaret, and Once. more...
Danielle Lee Greaves, who graced the Broadway stage in the original cast of "Rent," also brought her talents to the show's national tour. more...
Christopher J. Hanke, who played Mark in the past Broadway production of Rent, has an extensive list of credits including roles in Cry-Baby and In My Life, as well as notable TV appearances on "Three Rivers" and "Brothers & Sisters." more...
Colin Hanlon, who has an impressive array of credits including his role in Rent on Broadway, was most recently the Standby in Falsettos on Broadway. more...
Marcy Harriell, who starred on Broadway in Rent, has also showcased her versatile talents in productions like In the Heights and Lennon, and took on unique roles in Encores! Kismet and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...
Nicolette Hart, who played Maureen in the 2009 Reunion Tour of RENT directed by Michael Greif, has an extensive background in both Broadway and regional theatre, as well as notable roles in film and television. more...
Tim Howar brought his dynamic talent to the role of Roger in the rock opera Rent, showcasing his versatility before being succeeded by original Broadway cast member Adam Pascal. more...
Sala Iwamatsu, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Avenue Q and Miss Saigon, also brought their talent to the iconic musical Rent. more...
Marcus Paul James, a Brooklyn native with deep roots in R&B, soul, and gospel, made a significant impact on Broadway with his role in the Tony Award-winning phenomenon "RENT," which paved the way for his subsequent performances in other major productions like "Motown The Musical" and "In the Heights." more...
Harley Jay, who graced the Broadway stage in Rent and toured nationally with the show, has also showcased his talents in TV and film, including "Grease Live!" and Fast and Furious. more...
Trisha Jeffrey, a versatile actress and singer, made her Broadway debut in the past as the understudy for Mimi in the iconic musical "Rent," eventually stepping into the role full-time. more...
Justin Johnston captivated audiences with his portrayal of Angel in both the Broadway production and the National Tour of RENT. more...
(Understudy)
Adam Kantor made his Broadway debut as Mark in the final cast of Rent, a performance immortalized on DVD by Sony Pictures' Rent Filmed Live on Broadway. more...
Kelly Karbacz made her Broadway debut as Maureen Johnson in "Rent," directed by Michael Greif. more...
(Swing)
Kendra Kassebaum, known for her dynamic performances on Broadway in shows like Wicked and Rent, has also graced the stage in regional theaters across the country and has been featured in the Grammy-nominated recording of Assassins. more...
Jeremy Kushnier, who previously captivated audiences as Roger in Rent on Broadway, brings his extensive experience and passion to this remarkable company. more...
(Swing)
Telly Leung, a talented actor and singer, was part of the final company of RENT on Broadway and made his film debut in "RENT: FILMED LIVE ON BROADWAY," which is available on DVD and Blu-ray. more...
Jose Llana, who once captivated audiences as Angel in RENT, has an impressive array of Broadway credits including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Flower Drum Song. more...
(Understudy)
Tracy McDowell, who previously graced the stage in RENT, is thrilled to be back on Broadway with the amazing Motown cast. more...
Michael McElroy, a seasoned actor with a BFA in Theater from Carnegie Mellon University, graced the Broadway stage in numerous productions, including his memorable role in "Rent." more...
(Understudy)
Moeisha McGill, known for her performances in Broadway hits such as Motown the Musical and Mamma Mia!, also brought her talent to the stage in RENT. more...
(Understudy)
Karen Olivo, known for her Tony Award-winning performance in West Side Story (2009), also starred in the Boston production of Moulin Rouge! (2018) before originating the lead role of Satine on Broadway in 2019. more...
(Understudy)
John Eric Parker, who previously graced the stage in the iconic musical Rent, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes performances in Memphis and All Shook Up, as well as notable regional and TV/film credits. more...
(Swing)
Kyle Post, a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University, was notably part of the closing cast of RENT on Broadway. more...
Jim Poulos, who graced the Broadway stage in the iconic musical Rent, has also showcased his versatile talent in productions such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and on national tours of Little Shop of Horrors and The Graduate. more...
Jai Rodriguez, best known as the culture guide on Bravo's Emmy-winning "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," brought his multifaceted talents to the stage in "Rent." more...
(Understudy)
Nick Sanchez, who previously graced the Broadway stage in the iconic musical Rent, is thrilled to be part of Escape to Margaritaville. more...
Cary Shields made his Broadway debut in the past with Rent, following tours with the U.S. national and Canadian companies. more...
Jacques C. Smith, who played Benny in Broadway's Rent, has an impressive resume that includes national tours of The Book of Mormon and If/Then, as well as numerous regional theater accolades and television appearances. more...
Peter Matthew Smith, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Rent, Mamma Mia!, and Hairspray, also brought his talents to the national tours of Hamilton and Memphis. more...
Tracie Thoms, who once played the role of Joanne in the final Broadway cast of RENT in 2008, has an extensive background in theater and film, including notable performances in the film adaptation of RENT and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...
Kim Varhola, who is married to actor Michael K. Lee, is known for her past performances in Rent, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, and Children and Art. more...
Tony Vincent, known for his dynamic performances on Broadway, brought his rock-based theater expertise to the roles of Mark and Roger in RENT back in 1997. more...
(Swing)
Jay Wilkison, who has performed in both the Broadway and national tour productions of Rent, will be seen in the upcoming film adaptation of Rabbit Hole, directed by John Cameron Mitchell. more...
Maia Nkenge Wilson, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Rent and The Color Purple, also lent her voice to the character Bulda in the film Frozen. more...
(Swing)
Haneefah Wood, who graced the stage of the Nederlander Theater in the past with her performance in Rent, has an impressive array of Broadway credits, including Avenue Q and Brooklyn the Musical. more...
See awards and nominations on the Rent page
Other productions of Rent
- 1996 Off-Broadway — Original Off-Broadway Production · Cast
- 1997 US Tour — US National Tour (Benny Tour) · Cast
- 1998 West End — London Production · Cast
- 2002 West End — Return Engagement [West End] · Cast
- 2005 US Tour — NETWorks Tour · Cast
- 2006 Broadway — Reunion Concert · Cast
- 2007 West End — Revised London Production · Cast
- 2009 US Tour — The Broadway Tour [National Tour] · Cast
- 2011 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2016 US Tour — Non-Equity 20th Anniversary National Tour · Cast
- 2016 West End — West End Revival · Cast
- 2019 Broadway — FOX Live Televised Production · Cast
- 2026 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2026 West End — · Cast
Production Team
Blake Burba Lighting Designer
Paul Clay Scenic Designer
Kurt Fischer Sound Designer
Tony Gerber Film
Michael Greif Director
David Santana Wig, Hair and Make-Up Designer
Angela Wendt Costume Designer
Marlies Yearby Choreographer
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