Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut
Summary
Gaten Matarazzo, known for playing Dustin in the TV show Stranger Things, is now acting in the rock musical Rent on London’s West End. He enjoys the strict schedule and live performance aspect of theatre, which is different from filming a TV series. Rent is a story about young people in New York during the HIV/AIDS crisis, and Matarazzo plays Mark, a filmmaker who narrates the show.Key Facts
- Gaten Matarazzo became famous in 2016 for his role as Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things.
- Stranger Things finished filming in 2024 after five seasons.
- Matarazzo is currently performing as Mark in Rent, a musical on London’s West End stage.
- Rent first premiered 30 years ago and highlights themes like HIV/AIDS and LGBT stories.
- The musical’s writer, Jonathan Larson, died the night before the original premiere.
- Matarazzo has experience in theatre, having performed on Broadway as a child.
- He appreciates theatre’s fixed daily schedule and live audience format.
- Rent’s cast includes multiple actors sharing the story, making it an ensemble performance.
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