The “Rent” West End revival has unveiled the principal cast joining “Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo, who will play Mark in Jonathan Larson’s beloved musical.
The cast includes some of the West End’s best and brightest, including Travis Ross (“Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” “Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist”) as Roger; Bella Brown (“Into the Woods,” “Evita”) as Mimi; Billy Nevers (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Hamilton” U.K. and Ireland tour) as Collins; Lazy Violet (“Rent” at Landmark Theatre) as Maureen; Olivier Award nominee Danielle Fiamanya (“Brigadoon”) as Joanne; Jeevan Braich (“Starlight Express”) as Angel; and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (“Herakles in the Frogs”) as Benny. Further casting is coming soon.
Danielle Fiamanya as Joanne and Lazy Violet as Maureen.
Oliver Rosser
Due to popular demand, it was also announced on Wednesday that the show has been extended to March 27, 2027. “Rent” will begin previews at the Duke of York’s Theatre — soon to be renamed the Tom Stoppard Theatre — on Sept. 26, with opening night set for Oct. 8.
