Principal casting revealed for 'RENT' in the West End

The principal cast for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning RENThas been announced.

Joining the previously announced Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo as Mark, will be Travis Ross (Cabaret, Kit Kat Club) as Roger, Bella Brown (Into the Woods, Bridge Theatre) as Mimi, Billy Nevers (Jesus Christ Superstar, London Palladium) as Collins, Lazy Violet (SIX The Musical) as Maureen, Olivier Award nominee Danielle Fiamanya (Brigadoon, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) as Joanne, Jeevan Braich (Starlight Express, Troubadour Wembley) as Angel and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Frogs, Southwark Playhouse Borough) as Benny. Further casting to be announced soon.

Set in New York's East Village, RENT follows a group of young artists, musicians and friends as they navigate love, ambition and creativity while trying to build lives on their own terms. Inspired by Puccini's La Bohème, this iconic musical captures the joy, uncertainty and resilience of a generation determined to make every moment count. Featuring an unforgettable score and a story that continues to resonate, RENT is a powerful celebration of community, connection and a call to live every minute as if it were your last. No day but today.

This production in London will be directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves. Set design is by David Woodhead, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Howard Hudson, audio production and sound design by Paul Gatehouse, video design and cinematography by George Reeve and Nathan Amzi, make-up and hair design by Jackie Saundercock, UK Casting by Pearson Casting CSA, CDG, CDA and US Casting by Jim Carnahan CSA. The musical supervisor is Bill Sherman and the musical director and associate musical supervisor is Katy Richardson, the intimacy director is Asha Jennings-Grant, the associate director is Priya Patel Appleby and the dialect coach is Joe Trill.

Opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre (soon to be renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre) on 26 September, RENT has revealed it is extending its run to March 2027. Further information, including how to book tickets, can be found on the show’s website.