Aus Artist THNDO Scores Starring Role In Tony Award-Winning Musical 'Rent'
Since Jonathan Larson’s 'Rent' opened in 1996, the musical has connected with audiences globally with its timelessly resonant message: “No day but today”.
'Rent' musical cast (Credit: Wendell Teodoro)
The Tony Award-winning musical Rent is heading to Australia in January 2024, taking over venues across the country for months.
While tickets for the Melbourne and Brisbane seasons are already on sale, pre-sale tickets for the show in Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle went on sale yesterday, with general sale tickets on sale tomorrow (2 November). The new dates and tickets were unveiled as the massive cast for the Australian tour of Rent was announced.
Noah Mullins (West Side Story) plays the role of Mark; Roger is played by Jerrod Smith (The Lovers); Martha Berhane (Hamilton) portrays Mimi; The Voice 2023 finalist Calista Nelmes (Jersey Boys NZ) plays Maureen; and The Voice 2022 Grand Finalist, THNDO (Dreamgirls) plays Joanne.
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The actors and singers above will be joined by Nick Afoa (Miss Saigon) as Collins, Carl De Villa (Kinky Boots) as Angel, and Tana Laga’aia (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) as Benny. The final cast members are Anna Francesca Armenia, Kelsi Boyden (also Resident Director), Mariah Gonzalez, Sam Harmon, Lawrence Hawkins, Josslynn Hlenti (Joanne Alternate), Hannah McInerney, Sam Richardson, Chad Rosete and Theodore Williams.
Shaun Rennie will direct the Australian tour of Rent alongside musical director Andrew Worboys and choreographer Luca Dinardo.
Since Jonathan Larson’s Rent opened in 1996, the musical has become a worldwide sensation and connected with audiences globally with its timelessly resonant message: “No day but today”.
“For over 25 years, RENT has spoken to each new generation of young people, fighting to be heard and seen,” Rennie said in a press release. “Its timeless message of celebrating life in the face of death remains as relevant today as it did 28 years ago when it first took the world by storm. I am honoured and excited to be directing this national tour of RENT with an incredible cast and creative team. Viva La vie Boheme!”
You can find the dates and venues for Rent in Australia below.
There’s NO DAY BUT TODAY to announce the powerhouse cast who will bring the vibrant spirit of Jonathan Larson's multi-Tony® Award-winning musical RENT to life on the Australian Stage from January 2024. Tickets on sale now for Brisbane and Melbourne, and on sale Thursday for Newcastle, Perth and Canberra! 📹 Rod Gotfried 📸 Wendell Teodoro @RentMusicalAU #RENTMusicalAU
Posted by RENT Musical AU on Monday, October 30, 2023
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Director Shaun Rennie
Associate Director Leah Howard
Musical Director Andrew Worboys
Choreographer Luca Dinardo
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
Sound Designer Evan Drill
Set Designer Dann Barber
Costume Designer Ella Butler
BRISBANE SEASON DETAILS
Venue Playhouse, QPAC
Season 27 January – 4 February
Tickets qpac.com.au or phone 136 246
Groups 10+ call (07) 3840 7466
MELBOURNE SEASON DETAILS
Venue State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
Season 17 – 25 February
Tickets artscentremelbourne.com.au or call 1300 182 183
Groups 10+ call 1300 182 183
NEWCASTLE SEASON DETAILS
Venue Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Season 15 – 17 March
Tickets civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or (02) 4929 1977
PRESALES FROM 31 OCTOBER/ GP SALES FROM 2 NOVEMBER
PERTH SEASON DETAILS
Venue His Majesty’s Theatre
Season 11 - 19 May
Tickets artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au or (08) 6212 9292
PRESALES FROM 31 OCTOBER/ GP SALES FROM 2 NOVEMBER
CANBERRA SEASON DETAILS
Venue Canberra Theatre
Season 7 – 13 June
Tickets canberratheatrecentre.com.au or (02) 6275 2700
PRESALES FROM 31 OCTOBER/ GP SALES FROM 2 NOVEMBER
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