Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival
Summary
Gaten Matarazzo, known for his role in Stranger Things, will make his first appearance on the West End stage in a new production of the musical Rent. The show, directed by Luke Sheppard, will open in London on September 26, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of Rent's original Broadway debut.Key Facts
- Gaten Matarazzo is 23 years old and plays Mark, the narrator and documentary filmmaker, in Rent.
- Rent first premiered on Broadway 30 years ago and tells the story of artists in 1980s New York during the HIV/Aids crisis.
- Luke Sheppard, a British director who recently won an Olivier Award, will direct this Rent revival.
- Jonathan Larson wrote Rent and died the day before its first Broadway performance in 1996.
- Rent highlights the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the HIV/Aids epidemic and addresses social issues.
- The revival aims to preserve Larson's original music while making the show appealing to today's audience.
- Matarazzo has a strong theatre background, having performed in well-known shows like Dear Evan Hansen and Sweeney Todd.
- Rent will be performed at the Duke of York Theatre in London starting September 26, 2026.
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