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It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#25re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:08pmcan't stand Caplan at all and am hoping that he fares better in High Fidelity. That being said I really like Hanke and am sure he'll kick ass as Mark
i*heart*fame
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/04
#26re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:21pmAccording to broadway.com, Tim Howar will continue, but who knows.
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#27re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:22pmI really like Tim Howar's roger...very angry and rough
#28re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:25pm
I thought Tim was great. 
I loved Will Chase a lot too. I wouldn't be sad if he came back...but, that wont happen.
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#29re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:30pm
Tim is fantastic, but it says on his website he's done on the 29th. Who knows? Maybe he'll continue. I won't be complaining. I need to see him play off a different Mark.
I think Caplan and Will Chase worked well together, but I don't know what's going to happen with the both of them in High Fidelity.
#30re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:30pm
Well, I've said multiple times on Sunset and 42nd that the only way that I'd go back to Rent is if Christopher J. Hanke were cast as Mark.
Guess I'll be there in November.
i*heart*fame
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/04
#31re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:35pmWell, Will Chase cant come back immediately because I think that he is doing High Fidelity. I haven't seen Tim Howar as Roger...I last saw is on a school GSA trip when WIll Chase was Roger. I had no need to go back, until this news was confirmed. Hopefully Christopher will breathe some much-needed life into the cast.
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#32re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:40pm
Eh, I doubt he'll be back. They've been going through Rogers like tissues over there.. but they kept Matt Caplan (#$#%#U* @*$&#*!#!!!!!)...
No use ranting and raving now. Whose up for a 'WHOOHOO HE'S FINALLY GONE!' party?
tourboi
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/15/05
#33re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:40pm
Darn it. I was hoping I had completed by trips to the Nederlander long ago.
But I guess now I have to go back. My feelings are so mixed though...
It is refreshing to see the producers FINALLY casting someone fresh for a lead in the Broadway production. And, I'm sure Christopher's Mark will be wonderful. That said, I wish he could get a lead in another NEW show that might stick around longer than his last!
#34re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:42pm
Will and Matt were really good together. Cary and Matt were great too...5 years ago.
But, I'd love to see Christopher. Maybe in January.
#35re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:44pmWill really whipped Matt into shape. They were good together!
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#36re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:49pmIsn't Matt doing the In My Life tour?
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#37re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:55pm
Nope. As far as I know, he's in High Fidelity. Is there even a In My Life tour?
What got me EVERY TIME with Matt was, well his Tango Maureen, but two, he drinks from the water bottle in Contact.
Every. Single. Time.
I'm seeing them on the 12th of next month, and I would assume that Tim'll be in the show.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#38re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 7:58pmGodIHopeIGetIt, it was a joke. And I don't understand what you mean about the drinking.
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#39re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 8:01pm
Few, I wasn't so sure. You really can't tell whose sane anymore online.
You know how there's the water bottle on the table? While they're under the sheet (and it's quite obvious if your in lotto seats) he starts to drift off and then grabs it. For some reason, it's dreadfully annoying to me.
broadwaybaby221
Featured Actor Joined: 12/26/05
#40re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 8:16pmAll the Matt hate. Oh well. He'll be missed in the role and I'm sure that Christopher will do a wonderful job as Mark.
#41re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 9:08pmMatt was my very first Mark -- many, many years ago when I first saw RENT. I'm thrilled to see Christopher is getting new work. He is a wonderful talent and I look forward to seeing a young, fresh new Mark! Good luck, Christopher!
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#42re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 9:11pm
Even though I have a picture with Matt Caplan, I have no real memories of his Mark. The only thing that stood out for me was how A.W.F.U.L. Sebastian Arcelus was as Roger.
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
#43re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 9:13pmHe looks more like Mark's dad in that pic than Mark himself. Time to be movin' on, fella.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#44re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 9:13pmAnd that was in 2003! Nuff said, I think.
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#45re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 9:55pmMatt Caplan is the lest photogenic person I have ever seen in my entire life. It's one of the most amusing things about him, really.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#46re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 10:09pmThat's not a bad pic of him - minus the deer in headlights pose.
GodIHopeIGetIt
Stand-by Joined: 6/12/06
#47re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 10:13pm
I have beat you ALL in the bad pictures of Matt Caplan competition (not like we're having one, but I like winning 
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Updated On: 7/7/06 at 10:13 PM
#48re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 10:16pmHe was fabulous and adorable in "The Full Monty" =)
citrustwist
Chorus Member Joined: 3/28/06
#49re: It's official...Christopher J Hanke as new Mark in Rent
Posted: 7/7/06 at 11:53pm
Wow, you look a lot like Andy Senor!
Very excited about Christopher. I guess I'll be the first to say that I'll miss Matt though. It's time, no doubt, but he really is great in the role. Matt was one of my first favorites when I saw the Benny tour about six years ago, so it's kind of strange to know he'll actually be gone now!
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