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Original RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp will perform together at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in a cabaret titled ‘Celebrating Friendship & History’. The show will highlight their three decades of friendship and artistic collaboration through storytelling and music. With limited tickets available, fans can expect an engaging mix of personal anecdotes and beloved songs from their careers, including hits from RENT, creating a memorable experience for audience members.
Costa Mesa, CA – Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the original stars of the Broadway musical RENT, will reunite for a cabaret show titled “Celebrating Friendship & History” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater from October 16 to 18, 2023. The highly anticipated show will explore three decades of shared friendship and artistic collaboration between the two performers through storytelling and music.
Pascal and Rapp, who became widely known for their roles in RENT over 25 years ago, are expected to perform a selection of songs from various projects in their careers, including iconic hits from RENT, which won both the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Tickets for the cabaret start at $89, but the Saturday show is already sold out. Limited tickets remain for the performances on Thursday and Friday.
The Segerstrom Center is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Interested attendees can find more ticket information at www.scfta.org.
RENT, which originally opened on Broadway in April 1996 and concluded its run in September 2008, is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, captivating audiences for over 12 years. Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, both relative newcomers at the time, took center stage in the lead roles and subsequently reprised their performances in the 2005 film version of the musical. The duo also performed together in a touring production of RENT at the Segerstrom Center in 2009.
Since their individual performances in RENT, both Pascal and Rapp have continued to thrive in the realms of Broadway, television, and film. Pascal, recognized as a Tony Award nominee, has showcased his talent in notable Broadway productions including “Aida,” “Memphis,” “Something Rotten!,” and “Disaster!” Rapp has also made a substantial impact on the stage with performances in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” and “If/Then,” the latter of which saw him perform alongside another RENT alum, Idina Menzel, at Segerstrom Center.
Despite their rise to fame and ongoing success in their careers, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp have maintained a close friendship since their days in RENT. Their upcoming cabaret show promises to capture the essence of that unique bond through a mix of personal anecdotes and music, creating an intimate atmosphere for fans and newcomers alike.
The performance is expected to be a joyful reflection on their time spent working together, as well as a celebration of the memories and experiences they have shared throughout their careers. As they bring their unique talents and friendship to the stage once again, audiences can look forward to enjoying an eclectic mix of music and heartfelt storytelling.
For those interested in experiencing the magic of Pascal and Rapp’s companionship on stage, “Celebrating Friendship & History” offers a rare opportunity to witness two Broadway stars back together in an intimate setting. The event is likely to appeal to fans of the original RENT as well as music lovers looking for a night of entertainment filled with friendship and nostalgia.
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- Newport Beach Independent
- Wikipedia: RENT (musical)
- Broadway World: Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp
- Google Search: Adam Pascal Anthony Rapp
- OC Register: RENT in Costa Mesa
- Google Scholar: RENT musical
- Broadway World: Disney’s Fantasia in Concert
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cabaret
- Broadway World: Matthew Morrison
- Google News: Cabaret show Pascal Rapp
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