#1
Posted: 9/29/06 at 1:29am
Tonight was my first night back to Rent since about a year ago so I was really excited to see a new cast take a stab at it. My friend won lotto so me and my other friend (the friend who won went to another show) sat second row center on the end. What a perfect spot. The cast went as follows
*Roger-Luther Creek
Wow. The show began with the lady coming over the sound system to make the announcement that Luther would be on and I had always wanted to see him in the role so I was excited. At first I wasn't so sure just because it seems he doesn't open his mouth when he sings. But after I got past that, he was absolutely amazing. His portrayl as Roger was one of inner struggle and it should on stage. His chemistry with Jaime was so on and right they just worked. He is on the angrier side of the Rogers I have seen and I like that. In ICYR he was balling his eyes out and that was just, wow. What an amazing job and I am so glad I got to see him in the role.
Mark- Chris J. Hanke
He was the one I was excited to see. He was the best Mark I have seen, and I have seen many. He brought so much new stuff to the character and I saw new things tonight that I had never seen before. His voice is so clear and sweet and he is just Mark, through and through. He is such a sweetheart too, and was so gracious. What an amazing guy. Can't say enough good stuff about him.
Tom Collins-Destan Owens
I have seen him play Collins once before I believe, and nothing compares with what he did tonight. His chemistry with Justin is one of the sweetest Angel/Collins pair I have seen in awhile. But his moment of the show was him balling into his jacket in ICYR. He made me cry, it was just so beautiful and he did just such an amazing job. Wonderful.
Benny- D'Monroe
Have seen him many a time as Benny and tonight he added a little different spark to it. Added some riffs and funny dance moves in Contact. He is always good, no matter when I see him, and tonight was no different.
Joanne Jefferson- Nicole Lewis
I don't personal like the Joanne character but this girl has an amazing voice. TMOLM was wonderful with Ava. She and Chris had a blast during Tango Maureen and that was my favorite number from her.
Angel- Justin Johnston
This boy always has something new up his sleeve. He had new riffs, new dance moves, a lot of new, and I really enjoyed it. He is one of my favorites Angels and him and Destan were just so cute together. His solo in Contact was the best I have ever seen from him.
Mimi- Jaime Lee Kirchner
Now she is not the best Mimi I have ever seen but she was really really good. She had Luther had amazing chemistry and she gave every actor on stage so much to work with. GL was the best one I have ever seen, she just had so much emotion in her and she portrayed that on stage beautifully. Her voice is really raspy and raw and that I like, she did a great job.
Maureen- Ava Gaudet
She has such a pretty voice. OTM was so funny she is such a wonderful actress and Rent will definitely miss her. She is just, I don't know how to describe it, she has something about her were you have to watch her no matter what. She did great tonight.
The entire ensemble was fantastic! I would write more but since it is 1:27 and I have class in a few hours I really need to get some sleep. But yes all I can say is I had such an amazing time and the cast was just so wonderful. Head down to Rent and you will not be dissappointed.
*Roger-Luther Creek
Wow. The show began with the lady coming over the sound system to make the announcement that Luther would be on and I had always wanted to see him in the role so I was excited. At first I wasn't so sure just because it seems he doesn't open his mouth when he sings. But after I got past that, he was absolutely amazing. His portrayl as Roger was one of inner struggle and it should on stage. His chemistry with Jaime was so on and right they just worked. He is on the angrier side of the Rogers I have seen and I like that. In ICYR he was balling his eyes out and that was just, wow. What an amazing job and I am so glad I got to see him in the role.
Mark- Chris J. Hanke
He was the one I was excited to see. He was the best Mark I have seen, and I have seen many. He brought so much new stuff to the character and I saw new things tonight that I had never seen before. His voice is so clear and sweet and he is just Mark, through and through. He is such a sweetheart too, and was so gracious. What an amazing guy. Can't say enough good stuff about him.
Tom Collins-Destan Owens
I have seen him play Collins once before I believe, and nothing compares with what he did tonight. His chemistry with Justin is one of the sweetest Angel/Collins pair I have seen in awhile. But his moment of the show was him balling into his jacket in ICYR. He made me cry, it was just so beautiful and he did just such an amazing job. Wonderful.
Benny- D'Monroe
Have seen him many a time as Benny and tonight he added a little different spark to it. Added some riffs and funny dance moves in Contact. He is always good, no matter when I see him, and tonight was no different.
Joanne Jefferson- Nicole Lewis
I don't personal like the Joanne character but this girl has an amazing voice. TMOLM was wonderful with Ava. She and Chris had a blast during Tango Maureen and that was my favorite number from her.
Angel- Justin Johnston
This boy always has something new up his sleeve. He had new riffs, new dance moves, a lot of new, and I really enjoyed it. He is one of my favorites Angels and him and Destan were just so cute together. His solo in Contact was the best I have ever seen from him.
Mimi- Jaime Lee Kirchner
Now she is not the best Mimi I have ever seen but she was really really good. She had Luther had amazing chemistry and she gave every actor on stage so much to work with. GL was the best one I have ever seen, she just had so much emotion in her and she portrayed that on stage beautifully. Her voice is really raspy and raw and that I like, she did a great job.
Maureen- Ava Gaudet
She has such a pretty voice. OTM was so funny she is such a wonderful actress and Rent will definitely miss her. She is just, I don't know how to describe it, she has something about her were you have to watch her no matter what. She did great tonight.
The entire ensemble was fantastic! I would write more but since it is 1:27 and I have class in a few hours I really need to get some sleep. But yes all I can say is I had such an amazing time and the cast was just so wonderful. Head down to Rent and you will not be dissappointed.
"But I relish every brillant inspired moment. This is who I'm determined to be- an actor/singer/dancer-no, I take that back, this is who I am. These people are my tribe, my destiny. I know it.
-How I Paid for College; A story of sex, theft, friendship and musical theater.
