I was visiting the States and was in Boston in May of '97 where I saw a brilliant production of Rent. I cannot remember who played the leads at that time. Can anyone help? Cheers.
Boston Previews: November 5 - 17, 1996. Run: November 18, 1996 - May 25, 1997. Roger: Sean Keller (left March 1997) - Manley Pope takes role Mark: Luther Creek Collins: C.C. Brown Benny: James Rich Joanne: Sylvia MacCalla Angel: Stephan Alexander Mimi: Simone Maureen: Carrie Hamilton Mark's Mom, etc: Amy Spanger Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1: Queen Esther Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2: John Eric Parker Gordon, etc: Christian Anderson Squeegee Man, etc: Lambert Moss Alexi Darling, etc: Julie P. Danao Paul, Waiter, etc: D'Monroe Cops: Cristina Ablaza and Daniel J. Robbins Swings/Understudies: Timothy Cole, Kristoffer Cusick, Shaun Earl, Ray Garcia, Cheri Smith, and Schele Williams.