Patronus, that's weird, because at her website, she said this:
From: Yassmin (Wed Nov 16 18:08:32 2005)
There were nights at RENT that felt like HELL. (Ex: I hid from the Stage Manager twice at the possibility of my going on for Joanne) But for the most part it was a thrill working along side some of the most talented people on Broadway.
I thought it was kind of weird that she said that, because I would think that she would want to try a new role. But in total, she went on for two principal female roles (Mimi and Maureen), three female ensemble roles (Mark's Mom, Alexi, Soloist 1), and three male roles (Soloist Two, Steve, Gordon)
Anyway, speaking of Rent, there have been men who played the bag lady (while a woman sang the Seasons of Love solo, Gordon and Steve track switched (Steve/Mr. Grey, Gordon/Waiter). They have also split up the roles of Mr. Jefferson and Soloist 2 between two men. They also split up that track when women go on as Soloist 2.
And personally, I think they should have let her play Mark. That would have been a night to remember. :)
Updated On: 4/3/06 at 11:18 AM
