‘RENT’ Casts — Photos Of ‘Rent: Live’ Vs. Movie & More

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January 26, 2019 12:48PM EST

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Vanessa Hudgens is playing Maureen Johnson in ‘RENT: Live,’ the role Idina Menzel originated in the Broadway musical. Idina also reprised the role in the 2005 movie.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Brandon Victor Dixon is playing Tom Collins. Jesse L. Martin played the role in the Broadway show and movie.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Newcomer Brennin Hunt is playing Roger Davis. Adam Pascal played the role in the original Broadway production and film.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Jordan Fisher is taking on the role of Mark Cohen. Anthony Rapp played the role in the Broadway production and movie.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Mario is playing Benjamin Coffin III. Taye Diggs played Benny on Broadway and in the movie.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Valentina is playing Angel Dumott Schunard. Wilson Jermaine Heredia played the role in the Broadway production and movie.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Tinashe is playing Mimi Marquez. Rosario Dawson played the role in the 2005 movie, while Daphne Rubin Vega played the role in the Broadway production.

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‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now

‘Rent’ Cast Then & Now — Kiersey Clemons is playing Joanne Jefferson. Tracie Thoms played the role in the 2005 movie, while Fredi Walker played the role in the Broadway production.

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