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RENT The Musical Celebrates 30 Years with Intimate, Immersive Production Directed by Original Broadway Cast Member
Director Rodney Hicks Reimagines A Radical Love Story That Changed Musical Theater and Sparked a Generation of AIDS Awareness
Ballyhoo Table & Stage is proud to announce a bold, fresh take on RENT, the Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning musical, running for a very limited engagement July–August 2026. This production commemorates the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking work that forever changed musical theater and continues to resonate across generations.
This special anniversary staging is directed by award-winning artist Rodney Hicks a member of RENT’s original and closing Broadway casts, (also Original Broadway casts Come From Away, The Scottsboro Boys), bringing unparalleled authenticity and deep personal connection to the material. Music direction by acclaimed music director and composer, (Great American Trailer Park Musical) David Nehls, whose prolific work brings renewed energy and emotional depth to Larson’s iconic score. The production is presented by award-winning Give 5 Productions, (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) with Julia Tobey serving as Executive Producer.
RENT COMPANY
This production features an exceptional cast of local performers:
Mark Cohen — Chase Ralston
Roger Davis — B. Cronk
Mimi Marquez — ThurZday
Benny Coffin III — Rakeem Lawrence
Maureen Johnson — Alex Jacobsen
Joanne Jefferson — Jessi Eckenrod
Tom Collins — Bobby Bennett
Angel Schunard — Angel Garcia
ENSEMBLE 1.....................Dana Kaplan
Mark’s Mom, Cart Lady, Sue, A waiter
ENSEMBLE 2.....................Shawntisha Bailey
Mrs. Jefferson, Homeless Woman, Ali, Roger’s Mom, Seasons Soloist #1
ENSEMBLE 3.....................Gabi Karl
April, Pam, Homeless Girl, Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother
ENSEMBLE 4.....................Neil Soriano Isales, Jr.
Mr. Jefferson, Homeless Man, Paul, Seasons Soloist #2
ENSEMBLE 5.....................Joshua Thomason
The Man, Gordon, Officer Martin, Mr. Grey, A Pastor
SWINGS…………………….Lindsay Avellino, Ryan Bernstein