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Title: Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (TV Movie 2008)
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Cast
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| Will Chase | ... | Roger Davis | |
| Adam Kantor | ... | Mark Cohen | |
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Michael McElroy | ... | Tom Collins |
| Rodney Hicks | ... | Benjamin Coffin III | |
| Tracie Thoms | ... | Joanne Jefferson | |
| Justin Johnston | ... | Angel Schunard | |
| Renée Elise Goldsberry | ... | Mimi Marquez | |
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Eden Espinosa | ... | Maureen Johnson |
| Marcus Paul James | ... | Christmas Caroler / Mr. Jefferson / Pastor / Ensemble | |
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Gwen Stewart | ... | Mrs. Jefferson / Woman with Bags / Ensemble |
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Jay Wilkison | ... | Gordon / The Man / Mr. Grey / Ensemble |
| Telly Leung | ... | Steve / Man with Squeegee / Waiter / Ensemble | |
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Shaun Earl | ... | Paul / Cop / Ensemble |
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Andrea Goss | ... | Alexi Darling / Roger's Mom / Ensemble |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Tracy McDowell | ... | Mark's Mom / Others |
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Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. Written by Anonymous
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Tracie Thoms, who appeared as Joanne in the final months of Rent, also appeared in the film version as the same character. See more »Goofs
In the last Christmas Carol scene with the group of carolers, the girl on the far right side is seen in different arm poses. Thru 3-4 cuts, you can see her hand near her neck as if she's holding onto the collar of her shirt, the next cut, she is crossing her arms. This happens about 3-4 times. We can see there were obvious cuts in the filming. See more »
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EnglishRelease Date:
24 September 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway See more »Filming Locations:
Nederlander Theatre - 208 West 41st Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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RENT is an updated version of "La Boheme" about a group of bohemian artists striving for their art while facing the dangers of paying the rent, poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic.
My first introduction to RENT was through the Chris Columbus film. I thought it was wonderful, and even since I saw that version, I've wanted to see the stage production. But seeing as where I live, it was impossible. Then learning that it was closing on Broadway, it broke my heart even more. But then, I learned that the final performance was going to be filmed. I was so happy, that I wanted to see it, but other things got in the way. After a while, I thought I would never see it, until it came out on DVD on February 3rd. I rented it, and I saw it, and I loved it. It feels so good to see the stage production that it's all I watch now. I won't even disregard Columbus' film, but there's something about this one that just stayed with me. Plus, I, of course, cried like a baby watching.
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