New World Stages RENT Cast?- Page 2

[steven22]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 10:50pm

Ben as Roger?

[thismyshow]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 10:51pm

ben who?

[steven22]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 10:52pm

Ben Thompson

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 10:52pm

thismyshow- In Hair, many of the chorus members were unknowns, but there were still people with Broadway credits (like Megan Reinking). Others, like Allison Guinn, were completely new and actually got their equity cards through the show.

[shrekster224]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 10:52pm

I was talking about aasjb4ever's remark.

It seems like whenever there's a huge open call Broadway performers end up getting the jobs anyway. After watching Every Little Step, that's what happened for most of the performers in the revival of A Chorus Line.

[notzach2]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 11:37pm

Ben Thompson is a Collins understudy.

[steven22]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 11:51pm

For real? Doesn't make sense.

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:14am

shrekster darling, please realize the amount of snark on this board

[OhTossums2]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 8:14am

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Anthony came back. In fact, I would lolz pretty hard if he did.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 8:25am

That would be so pathetically sad.


Open Call just means they are WILLING to see anyone (regardless of whether it is an equity or non equity call) Doesn't mean they are planning to use folks with no experience. And it certainly doesn't mean that they are going to find what they are looking for in the masses.

Updated On: 5/30/11 at 08:25 AM

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:59pm

I'm sure Anthony and Adam will do a stint-they're good for it.

[benmangini]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 9:28pm

sean michael murry from american idiot also rumored to be in it
so thats 3

why all the hate on american idiot?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 11:53pm

add Gwen Stewart. just guessing, but wouldn't be suprised if she's part of the cast.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/30/11 at 11:58pm

If the fat kid from AI and Spring Awakening is in this, I will be pissed!

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 10:01am

Wilson Heredia seems to be trying to get back into theatre....

[steven22]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 10:03am

RippedMan,

Brian Charles Johnson?

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 11:47am

Maybe? Sounds right. I just don't think he's talented, and it just urks me that he's "successful" when so many other great talented people aren't.

[mina3]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 1:00pm

Adam Chanler-Berat was offered the role of Mark. I don't know if he officially accepted (though it's hard to see why he wouldn't).

[tking001]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 1:13pm

Do we know the official cast list yet?

[chewy5000]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 8:40pm

Yes, we all know. We're just not telling you.

[bwayguy22089]

Posted: 5/31/11 at 9:47pm

Annaleigh Ashford is Maureen.

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/1/11 at 12:16am

It was not supposed to be announced today. My understanding is that they are still casting one, possibly two roles. But one for sure.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/1/11 at 12:35am

They have the cast. Last Friday they were waiting on one. The actor accepted the role. Perhaps they're still waiting for the signed contract?

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/1/11 at 12:44am

Possibly. But as of today I hear they are still casting a role.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 6/1/11 at 12:45am

Open Call just means they are WILLING to see anyone (regardless of whether it is an equity or non equity call) Doesn't mean they are planning to use folks with no experience. And it certainly doesn't mean that they are going to find what they are looking for in the masses.

And just because they had an open/non-equity call doesn't mean they actually saw people who were right for this show. I remember commenting on the board about the number of people who showed up who looked totally wrong for the show (based on photos posted here on BWW). Just because someone's a Renthead who thinks they should be cast doesn't mean they will be. Especially with Rent which has rather voracious fans.