MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE 29 MAY 2025
EXCITING CAST ANNOUNCED
“Faultless. Flawless. Amazing. Perfect… A MUST SEE” - Broadway World
The cast for Jonathan Larson’s exhilarating, multi-Tony® Award winning musical RENT has been announced.
The musical that rocked Broadway is back, and making its debut at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 27 September.
Director Shaun Rennie, fresh from his celebrated production of Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour, has assembled some of Australia’s finest singer/actors for this critically lauded production.
“I’m thrilled with the amazing cast for this new season of RENT. The depth of talent we have in this country never ceases to amaze me, and I thank all those who came in to audition for us. RENT thrives when populated with passionate, young artists, and I’m so proud of the company we’ve assembled - they all bring raw energy, talent, and heart. I can’t wait to get started,” said Rennie.
The musical that rocked Broadway is back!
Experience Jonathan Larson’s electrifying, multi-Tony® Award winning musical, in this electrifying, critically-acclaimed new production.
Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds.
Featuring the iconic songs ‘Seasons of Love’, ‘Take Me or Leave Me’ and ‘La Vie Bohème’, this groundbreaking phenomenon, inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of life, love, and the human spirit.
Don’t miss your chance to discover the show that took Broadway by storm.
Henry Rollo (Rocky Horror Show) plays Mark, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of Roger, an HIV-positive musician recovering from heroin addiction will be played by Harry Targett (Dear Evan Hansen). Kristin Paulse (Tina The Tina Turner Musical) is Mimi, a reckless and passionate exotic dancer who lives only for today. The Voice finalist Calista Nelmes (Jesus Christ Superstar) reprises her award-winning performance of the spirited Maureen, current girlfriend of Joanne, a tough, headstrong Harvard-educated lawyer played by Imani Williams (Hadestown).
Philosophy teacher Collins, father-figure and friend, is played by Googoorewon Knox (Hamilton) with Jesse Dutlow (& Juliet) in the role of Angel, an HIV-positive drag artist with a passion for life in the face of inevitable adversity. Benny, played by Tana Laga’aia (Jesus Christ Superstar), is the former friend and current landlord of Mark, Roger and Mimi.
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RENT takes audiences to the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village in the early 90’s, where young people navigate poignant social issues and dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds. Featuring the iconic songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me and La Vie Bohème, this groundbreaking phenomenon, inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of love, life, art and the resilience of the human spirit.
Jonathan Larson’s RENT opened Off-Broadway in 1996 and quickly became a global phenomenon. The show earned Larson multiple Tony® Awards along with a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a distinction not received again by a music theatre work until 14 years later. Though Larson himself never saw the impact of his masterwork – he died suddenly in the early hours of the day the show opened to the public – its longevity serves as a testament to the emotional resonance of his creation and an embodiment of its ever-present message “no day but today”.
Tickets for RENT at the Sydney Opera House are on sale now. Book before 1 July and receive a 20% discount. Prices start for as little as $49. A Reserve are $139 and the best seats in the house are selling for $189. Group discounts are also available. Audiences are encouraged to book now so they don’t miss out on this strictly limited season.
More info & tickets at: rentmusical.au
Event Details:
Dates: 27 September – 1 November 2025
Duration: This performance will run for 2 hours and 35 minutes, with an interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Ages: Ages 13+
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.Location: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Notes: Performed in English.
Notes: This production contains mature content, including coarse language, partial nudity, depiction of death and references to drug addiction and self-harm. It also makes use of strobe lighting.
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