RENT | Off-Broadway | January 1996 | Press Reel | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others)
* Approx 80 mins of press reels.
RENT | Broadway | 19 April 1996 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Marquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L. Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III (Benny))
* The infamous ‘opening night’ video that really isn’t. Suffers from rainbows and generation loss plus the equally infamous black lines from HNY through GL. Last 5 min. are jumpy, piano bars leading into SOL missing due to a DV glitch during transfer.
RENT | Broadway | 1 May 1996 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Very poor quality due to generation loss, barely watchable, was probably a nice video at one point, picture comes in and out. Often listed as Sherie as Maureen, but pretty sure it is, in fact Idina.
RENT | Broadway | 8 December 1996 | MOV (HD) 8.14gb
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Yassmin Alers (u/s Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Rodney Hicks (Paul and others), Gilles Chiasson (Steve and others)
* Generation loss, but large frame size and great sound.
RENT | Broadway | 9 January 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Gilles Chiasson (u/s Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Shelley Dickenson (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Steve and others)
* It’s a 90’s RENT video. The cast and performance are significantly better than the shoot (no zooms, only about half the stage from a severe angle most of the time) or video quality. It’s cleaned up so not as bad as it COULD be, but it’s not amazing. The audio is excellent.
RENT | Broadway | February 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Pascal (Roger), Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Mark), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Jesse L. Martin (Collins), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel), Idina Menzel (Maureen), Fredi Walker (Joanne), Taye Diggs (Benny)
* Filmed from the right side of the mezzanine. More wide show than anything with spotlight washout. Full show, and another performance (the 'opening night' video) on the end that lasts until part-way through Tango Maureen. This is a different video to the 10th June 1997 with the same cast.
RENT | Broadway | 10 June 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Ensemble), Gwen Stewart (Ensemble), Kristen Lee Kelly (Ensemble)
* There's a lot of generation loss, scan lines, and grain, and the video itself is shot in almost pure wide shot. There's not a single face that can be seen clearly, even in the occasional zooms, and the audio can be muffled at times. There's a constant low hiss sound that can be heard but if you do love the show, this is still an interesting video to have. Likely mislabeled date, as Michael McElroy and Sherie Rene Scott joined the company in July, 1997, which is also likely why the cast has been misidentified for many years.
RENT | Broadway | 24 July 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Sherie Rene Scott (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Colours are muted and washed out, spotlight wash as well. Annoying flicker. Shoot is OK, as is the sound. Smoothed out a bit in remastering but not perfect. Has some TV clips of mixed to low quality at the end.
RENT | Angel Tour | 25 December 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Daniel J. Robbins (u/s Mark), Manley Pope (Roger), Simone (Mimi Márquez), C.C. Brown (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Amy Spanger (Maureen), Kamilah Martin (u/s Joanne), Dwayne Clark (Benny), Alicia Westelman (Mrs. Cohen), Terita R. Redd (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2), Kristoffer Cusick (u/s Gordon), Lambert Moss (Steve), Evan D'Angeles (Paul), Julie Danao (Alexi Darling)
RENT | Second National Tour (Benny) | 9 January 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris (Mark Cohen), Owen Johnston II (Roger Davis), Julia Santana (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Carla Bianco (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson)
* Muffled sound, camera is all over the place including off the stage, date tag in corner for most of the show, washout left and right. This is the only vid of NPH, but even so, it’s for diehard RENT and NPH fans ONLY. Remastering took out a lot of static but the source DVD was at quarter-res so it’s not going to get very good. Actually this is the only *circulating* video. There is one other video from Fall 1997, Los Angeles. It's auroraspiderwoman's master so unfortunately it'll never be released (NFT forever), but there is a clip of La Vie Boheme on their YouTube channel.
** Two versions available, with different editing.
Version 1: 1DVD. Working smalls, but low-quality video.
Version 2: 1DVD. Not working smalls, but better resolution/quality video.
RENT | Angel Tour | 29 April 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Christian Anderson (Roger Davis), Simone (Mimi Márquez), Evan D'Angeles (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), CC Brown (Tom Collins), Kamilah Martin (Joanne Jefferson), Dwayne Clark (Benjamin Coffin III), Cristina Ablaza (Alexi Darling and others), Alicia Westelman (Mark's mom and others), Daniel J Robbins (Gordon/Mr. Grey), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Terita R Redd (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Lambert Moss (Steve and others)
* A few skips here and there. Fairly well filmed, a little generation loss and rather blurry. Quite a bit of spotlight washout.
RENT | Angel Tour | 7 June 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark), Josh Greene (u/s Roger), Laura Dias (Mimi Márquez), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Evan D'Angeles (u/s Angel), Allan Mingo Jr. (u/s Collins), Kamilah Martin (Joanne), Dwayne Clark (Benny)
* Generation loss, good sound, master knows the show well.
RENT | Broadway | 25 October 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matthew Murphy (u/s Mark Cohen), Norbert Leo Butz (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Cruz (Angel Dumott Schunard), Calvin Grant (u/s Tom Collins), Carla Bianco (Maureen Johnson), Gwen Stewart (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Tina Ou (Alexi Darling and others), Carly Thomas (Mark's mom and others), Mark Setlock (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Yassmin Alers (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Leslie Odom Jr (Paul and others), Juan Carlos Gonzalez (u/s Steve and others)
* Between Today 4 U and Tango: Maureen is cut.
RENT | Barcelona, Spain | 1999 | Proshot | VOB + smalls
Cast: Daniel Anglès (Mark Cohen), Miquel Fernández (Tom Collins), Jorge Fernández-Hidalgo (Benjamin Coffin III), Jano (Angel Schunard), Damaris Martínez (Joanne Jefferson), Manuela Nieto (Maureen Johnson), Sandra de Victoria (Mimi Márquez), Ignasi Vidal (Roger Davis)
* Single cam proshot. In Spanish.
RENT | Angel Tour | 5 September 1999 (Closing Night) | VOB + smalls (2 versions)
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark), Dean Balkwill (Roger), Sharon Leal (Mimi), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Kamilah Martin (Joanne), Mark Leroy Jackson (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Brian Love (Benny)
* Final performance for the Angel Tour, and the cast and audience are both giving it everything. Heavy generation loss on the visuals, but excellent capture and sound! This video is so completely worth it for the performance itself, plus the energy in that theatre. Includes 1 hour of bonus TV clips.
** Two versions available, with different editing.
Version 1: 1DVD. Contains 3 sets of press reels. VLC doesn’t open the files, but MPC-HC does.
Version 2: 2DVD’s. DVD1 contains the show. DVD2 includes TV clips and a performance at San Francisco Pride (length: 1:12:25).
RENT | Broadway | 11 September 1999 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jim Poulos (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Karen Olivo (u/s Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Calvin Grant (u/s Tom Collins), Tamara Podemski (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Hallie Bulliet (Alexi Darling and others), Carly Thomas (Mark's mom and others), Chad Richardson (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Shayna Steele (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* Audio’s OK. Video isn’t great, even for a video of its era. Shoot’s mixed, very jumpy, video couldn’t be thoroughly deblocked and the source has some interlacing issues which were burned in pre-remastering. Act 1 only.
RENT | Mexico City | 2000 | Housecam | VOB + smalls
Cast: Erik Rubin, Enrique Chi, Samantha Salgador, Sergio Zalvidar, Beto Castillo, Cesar Romero, Pia Aun, Ana Liz
* Sound directly patched from the soundboard.
RENT | Benny Tour | 15 March 2000 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Shaun Earl (Angel Dumott Schunard), Horace V Rogers (Tom Collins), Michelle Smith (Maureen Johnson), Jacqueline B Arnold (Joanne Jefferson)
* Includes more than an hour of extra footage.
RENT | Rio de Janeiro | 31 March 2000 | Proshot | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jarbas Homem de Mello (Mark Cohen), Robson Moura (Roger Davis), Andrea Marquee (Mimi Márquez), André Dias (Angel Dumott Schunard), Maurício Xavier (Tom Collins), Alessandra Maestrini (Maureen Johnson), Neusa Romano (Joanne Jefferson), Ronie Marruda (Benjamin Coffin III)
* A minor amount of analog noise. Sound is crystal clear, and the cast are into it. Follows the original direction. Multi-camera.
RENT | Benny Tour | 26 August 2000 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Joshua Kobak (Roger u/s), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Marcus Chaney (Collins u/s), Shaun Earl (Angel), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Courtney Corey (Mrs. Cohen u/s), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Fred Jones (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Matthew Murphy (Paul), Tricia Young (Alexi)
* Some railings get in the way at times; starts during 'Rent', Act 1 shot from front row center balcony; Act 2 shot from the mezzanine, some opening credits, covered up during 'Life Support'. Includes Matt Caplan's concert at Planet Hollywood.
RENT | Broadway | 1 September 2000 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Loraine Vélez (Mimi Márquez), John Eric Parker (u/s Tom Collins), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Danielle Lee Greaves (Joanne Jefferson), Darryl Ordell (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Maggie Benjamin (Mark's Mother), Aisha de Haas (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Peter Matthew Smith (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Chad Richardson (Gordon), Owen Johnston II (Steve), Robert Glean (u/s Paul), Karen Olivo (u/s Alexi Darling)
* Some good zooms, good sound, some heads in the way off and on; Starts at the beginning of 'Rent', missing the end of 'La Vie Boheme' and almost all of 'Seasons of Love', cuts off during Finale. B
RENT | Benny Tour | 8 October 2000 | VOBs
Cast: Christian Mena (Roger), Matt Caplan (Mark), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Racquel Roberts (u/s Joanne), Mark Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Haven Burton (Mark's mom), Brian Love (Benjamin Cofin III), Maia Wilson (Female soloist), Marcus Chaney, Curtis Cregan, Jake Manabat, Justin Johnston, Tricia Young
* Great zooms, steady camera, clear picture but a little dark, overall excellent quality; Raquel Roberts' last performance. B+
RENT | Milan, Italy | 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Gabriele Foschi (Mark), Karima Marchehour (Mimi Márquez), Michele Carfora (Roger), Roberta Faccani (Joanne), Laronte (Angel), Alan Mingo (Collins), Claudio Castrogiovanni (Benny), Francesca Taverni (Maureen), Michel Altieri (Mr. Jefferson), Graziana Borciani (Alexi Darling), Paolo Caiti (Gordon), Serafina Frassica (Mrs. Jefferson), Cristina Ginevri (Mother), Umberto Scida (Steve), Matteo Setti (Paul)
* In Italian; replica production. Filmed from high up, so some of the action on the upper walkway is blocked by the spotlights.
RENT | Benny Tour | 7 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Haven Burton (Maureen u/s), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Stefanie Roth (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), Horace Rogers (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2 u/s), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnson (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling)
RENT | Benny Tour | 20 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Curtis Cregan (Mark u/s), Joshua Kobak (Roger u/s), Dominique Roy (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Jacqueline Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Fred Jones (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Pierre Angelo Bayuga (Gordon u/s), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnston (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi)
* Mono sound converted to stereo, so be sure to adjust your settings. VHS capture, but less generation loss than you might expect. And a fine, fine show. Includes a few extra clips on the end of Life Support, Out Tonight and Halloween, which are even better shot than the full show video.
RENT | Benny Tour | 27 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Fred Jones (u/s Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), Marcus Chaney (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Pierre Angelo Bayuga (u/s Steve), Justin Johnston (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling)
* Nice closeups; slightly shaky at times but very good quality.
RENT | Broadway | 28 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Loraine Vélez (Mimi Márquez), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jeferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's Mom), Aisha de Haas (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Scott Hunt (Gordon), Jai Rodriguez (Steve), D'Monroe (Paul), Kim Varhola (Alexi Darling)
* Incomplete: Starts in the middle of 'Rent' then cuts to the beginning of 'One Song Glory'. Michael McElroy's final performance as Collins.
RENT | Benny Tour | 6 April 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Dana Dawson (u/s Joanne), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Brian M. Love (Benny)
* Starts in the middle of Tune Up #1. Filmed from the orchestra.
RENT | Broadway | 29 May 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Chad Richardson (u/s Roger Davis), Yassmin Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Kim Varhola (Alexi Darling and others), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's mom and others), Dean Armstrong (Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), D'Monroe (Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* An OK but not particularly good shoot. It's Yassmin as Mimi, and that makes it worth it regardless.
RENT | Benny Tour | 3 June 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Karmine Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Stefanie Roth (u/s Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Chaney (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnson (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi)
* A grainy picture with frequent spotlight washout but clear sound and some good close-ups. Shot from the first few rows, so heads and bodies are often in frame, although they manage to work around it. Time/date are on the bottom left of the screen.
RENT | 5th Anniversary Concert | 4 June 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Nightmare source video. Massively oversaturated in some areas, washed out in others. Cleaned as best as possible, which still doesn’t help that much. Has a couple rare songs.
RENT | Broadway | 14 August 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Yassmin Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Kendra Kassebaum (u/s Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Robin Walker (u/s Mark's mom and others), Dean Armstrong (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Owen Johnston (Steve and others)
RENT | Broadway | 1 September 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Scott Hunt (u/s Mark Cohen), Dean Armstrong (u/s Roger Davis), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Yassmin Alers (u/s Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Jai Rodriguez (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Enrico Rodriguez (u/s Steve and others)
* Taper needs a few minutes to settle in and find the stage, doesn't always stay on it. Audio is on the noisy side. Yassmin Alers's last show; missing a few minutes here and there, some obstruction throughout, but mostly complete. B
RENT | Broadway | 14 February 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Matt Caplan (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen Johnson), Myiia Watson-Davis (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Jodi Carmeli (Alexi Darling and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mark's mom and others), Chad Richardson (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Todd E Pettiford (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Kim Varhola (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* Starts at Voice Mail #1. Severe VHS tracking issues for the first 6 minutes, but it calms down after and becomes merely regular and annoying for the rest of Act One and only occasional in Act Two. A shame because it's a decently well shot video but the jumping will make you sick if you're motion sensitive. Filtered and remastered pretty decently otherwise.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 15 February 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkison (u/s Mark), Kevin Spencer (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi), Bruce Wilson Jr. (Collins), Justin Rodriguez (Angel), Sarah Schatz (Maureen), Bridgette Wilson (Joanne), Matthew Morgan (Benny), Clark Mims (Mrs. Cohen), Haneefah Wood (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Rick Younger (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Brian Ashton Miller (Gordon), Cole McClendon (Steve), Damien Deshaun Smith (Paul), Jackie Maraya (Alexi).
* Filmed from the orchestra, spectacular zooms; very clear picture; great sound. Some obstruction at times; begins during “Tune Up”; includes some stage door footage at the end.
RENT | Broadway | 10 August 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joey Fatone (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Todd E Pettiford (Benjamin Coffin III)
RENT | Broadway | 27 October 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joey Fatone (Mark), Manley Pope (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Myiia Watson Davis (Joanne), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Jai Rodriguez (Angel), Todd E. Pettiford (Benny)
* Maggie and Myiia's last show Incredibly good video; great closeups and picture, crackling noise throughout, but watchable.
RENT | Broadway | 11 August 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi), Todd E. Pettiford (Collins u/s), Andy Senor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Stu James (Benny), Kendra Kassebaum (Mrs. Cohen), Catrice Joseph (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 u/s), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Colin Hanlon (Gordon), Justin Johnston (Steve), Darryl Ordell (Paul), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Digital- fantastic picture and sound and very steady. Shot from the first row of the Mezzanine on the left side. Slight obstruction from the railing and a cross post at about the location of the stage right payphone, so there are a lot of waist-up shots and tight headshots. Steady, clear and well shot. A
RENT | Broadway | 26 August 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi Márquez), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Andy Señor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Catrice Joseph (u/s Joanne), Stu James (Benny), Kendra Kassebaum (Mrs. Cohen), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), John Eric Parker (u/s Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2)
* Digital; video begins at “You Okay Honey” and is complete after that; nice video. A
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 19 October 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Brian Gilgor (Mark Cohen), Constantine Maroulis (Roger Davis), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Mimi Márquez), Damien Deshaun Smith (Angel Dumott Schunard), Marcus Paul James (Tom Collins), Leslie Diamond (Maureen Johnson), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Joanne Jefferson), Lesly Terrell Donald (Benjamin Coffin III), Genny Lis Padilla (Alexi Darling and others), Suzanne Slade (Mark's mom and others), Jeff Scot Carey (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Jahmal Adderley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Jeanette Bayerdelle (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Daniel Shevlin (Paul and others), Dan Domenech (Steve and others)
* Shaky, but generally OK. Major side angle. Cast is excellent, and this is the only circulating video of Marcus as Collins. Runs 75 minutes.
RENT | Broadway | 30 March 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joshua Kobak (Mark u/s), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi u/s), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Andy Senor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Haneefah Wood (Joanne u/s), D'Monroe (Benny), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mrs. Cohen), Destan Owens (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Sebastian Arcelus (Gordon), Justin Johnston (Steve), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Excellent video from the left mezzanine; follows the action on stage nicely. Lots of closeups. Act 1 starts at the beginning of Mark's monologue and Act 2 turns into mostly audio only at the end of Finale B. Joshua drops the film projector at the beginning of the finale! Rating: A
RENT | Broadway | 11 May 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger Davis), Melanie Brown (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others), Colin Hanlon (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Destan Owens (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Catrice Joseph (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Enrico Rodriguez (Paul and others), Justin Johnston (Steve and others)
RENT | Broadway | 24 October 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Drew Lachey (Mark Cohen), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger Davis), Krystal Washington (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's mom and others)
* The shoot and AV quality are pretty good but not the best ever.
RENT | Broadway | 27 January 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Drew Lachey (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), D'Monore (Benny), Merle Dandrige (Joanne), Justin Johnston (Angel), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen)
* Very nice video, lots of closeups, no obstructions. However, battery problems in act two so the video ends after 'What You Own'.
RENT | Broadway | 14 May 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Enrico Rodriguez (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen Johnson), Danielle Lee Greaves (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Jay Wilkison (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Philip McAdoo (u/s Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (u/s Steve and others)
* Digital Video, filmed from the middle of the mezzanine; filmed around two heads but lots of closeups. A
RENT | Broadway | 25 June 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen), Merle Dandridge (Joanne), Destan Owens (Collins), Justin Johnson (Angel), D’Monroe (Benny)
* Video starts during “Tune Up #1 and ends after “What You Own”. Shot from the balcony, far left, filmed around heads, but great closeups. For some reason includes part of a totally different show at the end. A
RENT | Broadway | 30 July 2005 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Cary Shields (Roger), Matt Caplan (Mark), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Destan Owens (Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen), Justin Johnson (Angel), Merle Dandridge (Joanne), D'Monroe (Benny), Ava Gaudet (Mark's Mother)
* Incomplete. Unfortunately, there's a few head dead center that blocks some of the action downstage. Luckily, the taper films around it pretty well, but there are some shots where it's hard not to notice. Great clear and great close ups – the colors are wonderful. Nearly 45 minutes of Act 1 and nearly 30 of Act 2. 2DVDs. A-
RENT | Broadway | 13 August 2005 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (u/s Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Diana Kaarina (u/s Mark's mom and others), Colin Hanlon (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others)
* Highlights - About a half hour of Act I and most of Act II, totalizing 85 minutes of show. Act 2 is nearly complete; Act 1 consists of Tune Up #3, One Song Glory, Light My Candle, Today 4 U, Out Tonight, I'll Cover You, and part of Christmas Bells through the end of LVB-B. Really nice quality. Sound is very good and although the taper is filming between two heads, they only really obstruct once in a while. Amazing video, crystal clear with fantastic close-ups that capture some excellent performances. A-
RENT | Broadway | 18 September 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Colin Hanlon (u/s Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Jay Wilkison (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others)
* Well shot, some noise on the audio. Missing 10 minutes from Act 1 (Will I through the first half of Christmas Bells).
RENT | Broadway | 1 & 11 December 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Joshua Kobak (Roger), Antonique Smith (Mimi), Ava Gaudet (Maureen), Nicolette Hart (Maureen u/s – Act 2), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Justin Johnston (Angel), Destan Owens (Collins), D’Monroe (Benny), Nicolette Hart (Mrs. Cohen), Moeisha McGill (Mrs. Cohen u/s – Act 2), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Colin Hanlon (Gordon), Robin De Jesus (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Act 1 was filmed on 12/1/05 & Act 2 on 12/11/05.
RENT | Broadway | 14 January 2006 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Antonique Smith (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J. Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Haven Burton (Mark's mom and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Robin de Jesús (Steve and others)
* A decent video and Antonique sings the heck out of the role, but it's nobody at their best.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 9 April 2006 | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jed Resnick (Mark Cohen), Bryce Ryness (Roger Davis), Nina Metrick (u/s Mimi Márquez), Ano Okera (Angel Dumott Schunard), Warren G Nolan Jr (Tom Collins), Tracy McDowell (Maureen Johnson), Chante Carmel Frierson (Joanne Jefferson), Michael Ifill (Benjamin Coffin III), Sheila Coyle (Alexi Darling and others), Jenna Noel (u/s Mark's mom and others), Gavin Reign (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Aswad (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Mimi Jimenez (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Mike Evariste (Paul and others), Cedric Leiba Jr (Steve and others)
* Great picture and sound. A-
RENT | Broadway | 24 April 2006 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* 10th anniversary performance by the original cast. The original Broadway cast of Rent reunites for Rent 10, a one night-only, benefit concert version of the show to mark the 10th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's landmark musical. Includes intro speeches by Allan Gordon, Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Schumer. Beautifully shot, amazingly clear video. An enthusiastic audience and a few flubs by the cast makes this video even more fun. A
RENT | Broadway | 4 March 2007 M | jstarz | VOB + smalls
Cast: Christopher J. Hanke (Mark Cohen), Tim Howar (Roger Davis), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Crystal Monee Hall (u/s Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Luther Creek (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), T.V. Carpio (Alexi)
* Begins at first voicemail, a one minute coverup during “Without You” and full stage shot for the last minute of each act because of usher issues; a great quality capture otherwise. First Rent video in awhile, a shame since this is an excellent cast. A+
RENT | Broadway | 4 August 2007 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (u/s Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Dana Dawson (u/s Mark's mom and others), Owen Johnston II (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Highlights video, about 90 mintues long; contains the following songs/scenes: "Rent"*, "Glory"*, Light My Candle", "Tango: Maureen", "Out Tonight", "Another Day", "Over The Moon", "La Vie Boheme", "I Should Tell You"*, "Seasons of Love"*, part of "Happy NewYear", "Take Me or Leave Me","Without You", "I'll Cover You: Reprise", "Halloween", "Goodbye, Love", "What You Own", "You're Eyes”. Songs with a * after them means those songs are audio only; filmed from row C mezzanine; some fabulous closeups. Incredible performances.
RENT | Broadway | 5 October 2007 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Tonya Dixon (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mark's mom and others), Luther Creek (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Strong angle from the upper left balcony and a fair amount of washout. Shooting is OK, video is on the grainy side. Audio is nice, and it’s good to see Anthony, Adam, and Tamyra together. Has some digital audio glitching.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 27 October 2007 | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jed Resnick (Mark Cohen), Heinz Winckler (Roger Davis), Jennifer Colby Talton (Mimi Márquez), Kristen-Alexander Griffith (Angel Dumott Schunard), Anwar F Robinson (Tom Collins), Christine Dwyer (u/s Maureen Johnson), Onyie Nwachukwu (Joanne Jefferson), John Watson (Benjamin Coffin III), Jade Hicks (Alexi Darling and others), Hannah Shankman (Mark's mom and others), Corey Mach (Gordon/Mr. Grey), DeVon Settles (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Mimi Jimenez (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Tim Ehrlich (Paul and others), Dustin Brayley (Steve and others)
* Some great performances in this touring cast, which are nicely captured. Good shoot, good fidelity though there’s some washout in places. Sound nice. Not the best cast but not the worst. A
RENT | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2008 | VOB + smalls | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: Germán Tripel (Roger Davis), Andrés Bagg (Mark Cohen), Pablo Sultani (Tom Collins), Martín Repetto (Benjamín Coffin III), Déborah Turza (Joanne Jefferson), Angel Hernández (Angel Schunard), Florencia Otero (Mimi Márquez), Laura Conforte (Maureen Johnson)
RENT | West End | 2 February 2008 (Closing Night) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Mark), Luke Evans (Roger), Craig Stein (Benny), Leon Lopez (Collins), Francesca Jackson (Joanne), Jay Webb, Jessie Wallace (Maureen), Ruth Augilera (u/s Mimi), Lewis Griffiths, C.J. Johnson, Antony Luperi, Earl Perkins, Jamie Sampson, Philippa Stefan
* RENT Remixed! 43 minutes of highlights, about 38 of which are the back wall/ladder/ceiling. Act 1 is from Life Support through Another Day. Act 2 from TMOLM through Goodbye Love. Closing performance. D-
RENT | Broadway | 21 February 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkison (u/s Roger), Harley Jay (Mark), Tamyra Gray (Mimi), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Kenna J. Ramsey (Joanne), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mrs. Cohen), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Peter Matthew Smith (u/s Gordon), Andy Senor (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
RENT | Broadway | 22 March 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Harley Jay (Mark Cohen), Kyle Post (u/s Mark Cohen), Declan Bennett (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mark's mom and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Andy Señor Jr (Steve and others)
* Harley got sick half way through act one and was replaced by Kyle Post. This was supposed to be Harley's final day in the show. Filmed from the mid-mezzanine house left. Some heads in the way but nothing terrible. "You'll See" through "Tango: Maureen" is sound only picture starts back up at "Life Support." Video is missing "Will I?" through "We're Okay." Act Two is complete.
RENT | Broadway | 20 April 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkinson (u/s Roger), Caren Lyn Manuel (u/s Mimi), Adam Kantor (Mark), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Karmine Alers, Marcus Paul James, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Kyle Post, Telly Leung, Shaun Earl, Andrea Goss
* Good video and sound quality. A few blackouts and heads in the way at times, but it's not bad.
RENT | Broadway | 31 May 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Shaun Earl (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Michael McElroy (Collins), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Soloist #2)
* Not the best shot but it's decent, and it improves as it goes. Some washout and highly angled from the rear mezz. Heads whenever it’s not a super tight shot and some washout. Heavily focused on Eden.
RENT | Broadway | 28 June 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Todd E Pettiford (u/s Tom Collins), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mrs. Cohen), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Jay Wilkison (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
* Full show, filmed in an empty mezzanine; last minute of each act is sound only; first couple minutes are shaky due to seat changes; no obstructions, nice closeups, good video. A-
RENT | Broadway | 9 August 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark), Jay Wilkison (u/s Roger), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Mimi), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Eden Espinosa (Maureen), Tracie Thoms (Joanne), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Tracy McDowell (Mrs. Cohen), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Owen Johnston II (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Kyle Post (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi).
* Includes Renee’s Light My Candle and Out Tonight from the 07/12/08 eve show.
RENT | Broadway | 30 August 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Act 1 is highlights only; Act 2 is complete.
RENT | Broadway | 7 September 2008 (Closing Night) | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 3gb, MKV (HD) 11gb, VOB + smalls or Blu-ray (LIMITED TRADES 2:1)
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Andrea Goss (Alexi Darling and others), Jay Wilkinson (Gordon and others), Telly Leung (Man with squeegee and others), Tracy McDowell (Mark's mom and others), Jay Wilkinson (Mr. Grey and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Filmed on 08/20/08 and 09/07/08. Released on DVD as "RENT: Filmed Live On Broadway" on 02/03/09.
RENT | Mark Tour | 10 January 2009 M | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnson (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others)
* Good capture of this solid tour. Video is complete, although missing the last minute of act one; some blackouts but not too bad; full stage shots the railing of the mezzanine can be seen; nice capture with amazing closeups. Includes some extra footage at the end from a different performance. It is possible it is from an unreleased full video.
RENT | Mark Tour | 4 February 2009 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnson (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others)
* Missing the last minute of act one. Some rail and head, but generally well shot and a good preservation of the farewell tour.
RENT | Mark Tour (San Diego) | 14 March 2009 | juniper47 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others), Adam Halpin (Gordon and others), John Watson (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Trisha Jeffrey (u/s Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Filmed in 16:9 widescreen.Almost no obstructions, with the exception of an instance where a few people left early and walked across the walkway; a couple of very brief blackouts and some very dim scenes; good video. A
RENT | Mark Tour (Costa Mesa) | 20 October 2009 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark), Adam Pascal (Roger), Lexi Lawson (Mimi), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Haneefah Wood (Joanne), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Jacques C. Smith (Benny), Caren Tackett, Gwen Stewart, Toby Blackwell (u/s Mr Jefferson), Adam Halpin, Andy Senor, Shaun Earl, Miri Park
* Nice video, although a bit shaky here and there, and a few places where a head can be seen at the bottom of the frame, but a solid capture overall; one blackout during Voicemails #2 and #3, and a few short dropouts between scenes. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound. 2 DVDs. A-
RENT | Hollywood Bowl | 6 August 2010 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Skylar Astin (Mark Cohen), Aaron Tveit (Roger Davis), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi Márquez), Telly Leung (Angel Dumott Schunard), Wayne Brady (Tom Collins), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Collins Pennie (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close ups. Wayne Brady and Telly Leung have wonderful chemistry together.
RENT | Hollywood Bowl | 8 August 2010 | VOB + smalls | Low quality
Cast: Skylar Astin (Mark Cohen), Aaron Tveit (Roger Davis), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi Márquez), Telly Leung (Angel Dumott Schunard), Wayne Brady (Tom Collins), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Collins Pennie (Benjamin Coffin III)
RENT | Off-Broadway Revival | 1 September 2011 | MP4 (SD)
Cast: Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Arianda Fernández (Mimi Márquez), MJ Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Good shoot and a/v quality.
RENT | Off-Broadway Revival | 29 September 2011 and 10 October 2011 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Arianda Fernández (Mimi Márquez), MJ Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Act 1 from Sep and Act 2 from Oct.
RENT | La Mirada, CA | 24 October 2015 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Mark Whitten (Mark); Devin Archer (Roger); Cassie Simone (Mimi); Emily Goglia (Maureen); Amber Mercomes (Joanne); John Devereaux (Collins); Lawrence Cummings (Angel); Cooper Howell (Benny)
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour | 12 September 2016 (Opening Night) | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Danny Harris Kornfeld (Mark Cohen), Kaleb Wells (Roger Davis), Skyler Volpe (Mimi Márquez), David Merino (Angel Dumott Schunard), Aaron Harrington (Tom Collins), Katie LaMark (Maureen Johnson), Jasmine Easler (Joanne Jefferson), Christian Thompson (Benjamin Coffin III)
* First preview performance. A fantastic high quality capture of the very first performance of the new 2016 Tour with great audience energy. Danny, Aaron and David are absolutely amazing in their roles.
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour (Springfield, OH) | 8 November 2016 | kradder32 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Danny Harris Kornfeld (Mark Cohen), Kaleb Wells (Roger Davis), Skyler Volpe (Mimi Márquez), David Merino (AngelDumott Schunard), Aaron Harrington (Tom Collins), Katie LaMark (Maureen Johnson), Jasmine Easler (Joanne Jefferson), Christian Thompson (Benjamin Coffin III), Futaba Shioda (Alexi Darling and others), Natalie Lipin (Mark's mom and others), Sammy Ferber (Gordon/Mr. Grey), John Devereaux (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Alia Hodge (Mrs.Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Timothy McNeill (Paul and others), Jordan Long (Steve and others)
* Great perfoormance and capture of this timeless musical. Extremely strong cast, Danny and Katie were standouts. Capture follows the action very well, audio is perfect. A
RENT | Second German Tour | 1 December 2017 (Closing Night) | Rumpel | VOB + smalls
Cast: Benjamin Beckmann (Mark Cohen), Rudd van Overdijk (Roger Davis), Marina La Torraca (Mimi Márquez), Anna Hofbauer (Maureen Johnson), Denis Edelmann (Tom Collins), Manuek Dengler (Angel Dumott Schunard), Martin Markert (Benjamin Coffin III), Denise Obedekah (Joanne Jefferson)
* Railing obstruction! Commonly listed as filmed in Berlin, but the closing night of the tour was in Itzehoe.
RENT | FOX Live Special | 27 January 2019 | Proshot | MKV (HD) 12.5gb
Cast: Jordan Fisher (Mark Cohen), Brennin Hunt (Roger Davis), Tinashe (Mimi Márquez), Valentina (Angel Dumott Schunard), Brandon Victor Dixon (Tom Collins), Vanessa Hudgens (Maureen Johnson), Kiersey Clemons (Joanne Jefferson), Mario (Benjamin Coffin III), J Elaine Marcos (Alexi Darling and others), Matthew Saldivar (Gordon and others), Bryce Ryness (Man with squeegee and others), Jennifer Leigh Warren (Mark's mom and others), Alton Fitzgerald White (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Keala Settle (Paul and others), Debra Cardona (Police officer), Emerson Collins (Steve and others), Benjamin Douglas Rivera, Darius Crenshaw, Fredric Odgaard, Hannahlei Cabanilla, Jessica Lee Keller, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Lenin Fernandez Jr, Mia Deweese, Morgan Marcell, Nicholas Lanzisera, Robert Roldan, Sasha Mallory, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Ty Wells
* The show is prerecorded up until the last 10 minutes because Brennin Hunt (Roger Davis) hurt his foot. He is seen in his cast during the last 10 minutes. The original cast comes out at the end to sing Seasons of Love again!
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour | 14 November 2019 (Highlights) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 3.21gb
Cast: Cody Jenkins (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Joshua Tavares (Angel Dumott Schunard), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Kelsee Sweigard (Maureen Johnson), Samantha Mbolekwa (Joanne Jefferson), Juan Luis Espinal (Benjamin Coffin III), Ysabel Jasa (Alexi Darling and others), Lexi Greene (Mark's mom and others), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Benjamin H Moore (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Rayla Garske (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Zare Anguay (Paul and others), James Schoppe (Steve and others)
* Act One Only! Includes Act Two audio. Act One is sometimes obstructed. Please don’t sell. Gifting encouraged.
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 14 July 2020 | M2TS
Cast: 정원영 Jeong Won Young (Mark Cohen), 김수하 Kim Soo Ha (Mimi Márquez), 장지후 Jang Ji Hoo (Roger), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen Johnson), 최재림 Choi Jae-Rim (Tom Collins), 김지휘 Kim Ji Hwi (Angel), 임정모 Im Jeong Mo (Benny), 정다희 Jeong Da Hee (Joanne Jefferson)
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 29 July 2020 | M2TS | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: 오종혁 Oh Jong Hyuk (Roger), 배두훈 Bae Doo Hoon (Mark), 김수하 Kim Soo Ha (Mimi Márquez), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen), 정다희 Jeong Da Hee (Joanne), 최재림 Choi Jae Rim (Collins), 김호영 Kim Ho Young (Angel), 임정모 Im Jeong Mo (Benny)
* Limited Trade 2:1.
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 22 August 2020 M | M2TS | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: 정원영 Jung Won Young (Mark Cohen), 아이비 Ivy (Mimi Márquez), 오종혁 Oh Jong Hyuk (Roger), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen Johnson), 유효진 Yoo Hyo Jin (Tom Collins), Kim Ho Young (Angel), 임정모 Im Jung Mo (Benny), 정다희 Jung Da Hee (Joanne Jefferson)
* Limited Trade 2:1.
RENT | Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester | 3 November 2020 | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 2.68gb
Cast: Jocasta Almgill (Joanne), Blake Patrick Anderson (Mark), Tom Francis (Roger), Ahmed Hamad (Benny), Dom Hartley-Harris (Collins), Millie O'Connell (Maureen), Maiya Quansah-Breed (Mimi), Alex Thomas-Smith (Angel), Kayla Carter, Allie Daniel, Isaac Hesketh, Bethany Terry
RENT | Argentina | March 2021 | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 3.62gb
Cast: Franco Friguglietti (Roger), Cande Molfese (Mimi), Federico Coates (Mark), Mariel Percossi (Maureen), Lula Rosenthal (Joanne), Pato Wittis (Tom Collins), Manu Victoria (Angel), Pato Arellano (Benny), Julián Pucheta, Michelle Hersch, Pedro Vega, Pablo Turturiello, Michelle Csapek, Luli Ambrosini, Emely Myles and Maca Giraldez.
* GoBroadway Productions. Includes Show, Playbill, and Promo photos.
25 Years of RENT: Measured in Love | NYTW Livestream | 2 March 2021 | MP4 (HD) 1.45gb
Cast: Gilles Chiasson, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rodney Hicks, Christopher Jackson, Kristen Lee Kelly, Tamika Lawrence, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Aiko Nakasone, Eva Noblezada, Adam Pascal, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ali Stroker, Tracie Thoms, Byron Utley, Fredi Walker-Browne
* This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
RENT | Mexico | 27 March 2021 E | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 2.91gb
Cast: Axl Steve (Roger), Ximena Novo (Mimi), Cristian Torres (Mark), Yarimar Varona (Maureen), Ileana Mendoza (Joanne), Hügo Erick (Benny), Giovanny Santana (Angel), Santiago Morales (Gordon), Natalia Morales, Fer Gallardo, Leonardo Alcazar, Lluvia Vargas
* Produced at Primera Escena Teatro.
RENT | Ovation Theatre, CA | 27 June 2021 M | TheBootlegNerd | VOB + smalls
Cast: Braeden Addison (Mark), Jonathan Canez (Roger), Izamar Olaguez (Mimi), Christina Lauren (Maureen), Liz B Williams (Joanne), Kenneth Labron (Collins), Cody Garica (Angel), Shawn Rader (Benny)
* First full video master since Wicked and first video master since the pandemic began. Some heads are in the way of show, The camera wanders a little in Act 1, In Act 2, it happens more because it was filmed blindly without master monitoring what was happening. Not a bad capture of the show and the audio is crystal clear. During the whole show, a guy from the back of the theater kept cheering on the characters which was funny, a little annoying at some points, couldn’t tell if he was drunk or not lol. An amazing cast of the show that took away the audience by surprise, I am surprised they aren’t doing any big projects because they were very good on the performance.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | October 2021 | stillreprise | MP4 (HD) 3.15gb
Cast: Cody Jenkins (Mark), Coleman Cummings (Roger), Aiyana Smash (Mimi), Javon King (Angel), Shafiq Hicks (Collins), Lyndie Moe (Maureen), Raul’s Garske (Joanne), Jarred Bedgood (Benny), Lexi Greene (Ensemble), Jahir L Hipps (Ensemble), Charlotte Odusanya (Ensemble), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Ensemble), James Schoppe (Ensemble), Matthew Bautista (Ensemble), Yz Jasa (Ensemble)
* Begins halfway through the first song and ends after I’ll Cover You (Reprise). Shot around heads and poles. I’m not too familiar with this show (and this camera) so most of the beginning is me trying to get used to the zoom and trying to find the characters. The beginning is pretty unwatchable but it gets better as the show goes on. The Voicemails are all offscreen because they were too far downstage and the Tango Maureen was too far left for my camera to reach but I tried my best. Several dropouts throughout and I may have accidentally stopped recording a few times. Quality is also very grainy in darker-lit scenes. Flashing light warning for Contact (after Voicemail #4). Definitely not a good video for first-time viewers but pretty good if you want to see this cast.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | October 2021 | Em | MP4 (HD) 3.09gb
Cast: Coleman Cummings (Roger), Aiyana Smash (Mimi), Cody Jenkins (Mark), Lyndie Moe (Maureen), Rayla Garske (Joanne), Jarred Bedgood (Benny), Javon King (Angel), Tommy Kaiser (Gordon), Shafiq Hicks (Collins), Lexi Greene (Mark’s mom), James Schoppe (Steve), Mathew Bautista (Paul), Yzjasa (Alexi Darling), Jahir L. Hipps, Charlotte Odusanya
RENT | Signature Theatre | November 2021 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.14gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Devin Bowles (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others), Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Decent phone boot recorded in this very intimate theatre. Action followed as best as possible in the theatre in the round. Some scenes are quite dark but all the group numbers are great. Wonderful cast gives their all in the first public performance of this new production. A few mic issues as the company is still working out the tech. No complaints about a single actor in their role. Amazing voices and interesting character choices. Much funnier/upbeat than most productions. Glad the recording didn't pick up the old couple behind us complaining about pronouns listed in the program. Act right, breeders. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | December 2021 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 3.56gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Devin Bowles (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others) Band: Angie Benson (Conductor/Keyboard 1), DeAnte Haggerty-Willis (Guitar 1), Oliver Dyer (Guitar 2/Keyboard 2), Eliot Seppa (Bass), Dante’ Pope (Drums)
* Decent wide-shot phone boot. Some scenes are quite dark, and action can be missed (especially in the voicemails) when actors are on the balconies, but such is life for theatre in the round. Soft focus on some of the further away action. Act 2 was delayed and the understudy took over for Seasons of Love soloist and others. The cast reacting to her performance is the sweetest thing I've seen. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | 6 January 2022 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 9.71gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Devin Bowles (u/s Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Emmanuel Kimono (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Awesome phone boot of the Signature production. Probably my best video yet. Unfortunately a few of the scenes are a bit dark, but that's the nature of the show itself. I don't know if cast knew I was recording or not, but they were all on their A+ game. Exceptional performances. Apologies for all the cheering and yelling for Devin who understudies the role of Collins and was on this evening. We're big fans. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | 9 January 2022 (Closing Night) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.87gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Emmanuel Kimono (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Really good phone boot of the closing night performance. A few scenes/lines not captured on video since they happened too far to the right of the seats, but full show. 15 second dropout when Alexi Darling calls the first time. As usual, the dark scenes are pretty dark, but I'd still say this was a great capture of such a small, intimate venue. Video includes closing night speech and hugs from the director and cast. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), cast photos and program.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 | StarCuffedJeans | MP4 (HD) 3.62gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jahir L Hipps (Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Matthew Bautista (Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), Yz Jasa (Alexi Darling)
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 (1) | mynewfavoriteday | MP4 (HD) 8.29gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jaylon Crump (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Matthew Bautista (Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), YZ Jasa (Alexi Darling)
* Excellent 4K capture of the 25th Anniversary Farewell tour from the left mezzanine. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and closeups. There are multiple head obstructions on the right side of the stage that are seen in a number of the scenes and songs but it is filmed around as best as possible when affected, and there are numerous instances of coverups caused by latecomers and ushers that are mostly seen through the first minutes of each act. Most notably, Light My Candle is audio only and the first 40 seconds of Seasons of Love is blacked out as an audience member tripped and knocked into my seat, and the audio during this moment has been replaced by audio from a separate performance. The sound is excellent. Includes playbill scans.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 (2) | mynewfavoriteday | MP4 (HD) 4.99gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Carlina Parker (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jahir L Hipps (Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Christopher Montalvo (s/w Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), YZ Jasa (Alexi Darling)
* Excellent 4K capture of Carlina as Joanne and Thomas as Benny. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and incredible closeups from the right mezzanine. Carlina was incredible and played a softer side of Joanne, and Thomas was fantastic as Benny. Due to technical issues, Act One is blacked out until Today 4 U right before Angel's entrance, but audio is included. There are some extremely rare obstructions at the very bottom left of the screen whenever the action happens on the very side of the stage, a couple of short dropouts for latecomers during Act Two, and a few instances of dropouts while the camera wandered. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | March 2022 | juniper47 | MP4 (4K) 19.52gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Carlina Parker (u/s Mimi Márquez), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Jahir L Hipps (u/s Tom Collins), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Elizabeth Adabale (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Jarred Bedgood (Benjamin Coffin III), Makenzie Rivera (Mark's Mom and others), Jaylon Crump (u/s Christmas Caroler, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor and others), Analise Rios (u/s Mrs. Jefferson, Woman with Bags, Alexi Darling, Roger's Mom and others), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon, The Man, Mr. Grey and others), James Schoppe (Steve, Man with Squeegee, a Waiter and others), Mathew Bautista (Paul and others), Thomas Purvis (s/w Ensemble and others)
* Filmed in 4K (released as 1080p and 4K). A handful of short drop-outs due to latecomers and people constantly coming and going through the door nearby, but nothing too extensive. Minor obstruction from a head in lower portion of frame in wide shots only in Act 1 (that person moved for Act 2). Great performance featuring some understudies including Elizabeth Adable's fantastic debut as Joanne!
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | March 2022 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.68gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Jahir L. Hipps (u/s Tom Collins), Jerred Bedgood (Benjamin Coffin III), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Marquez), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Mathew Bautista (Paul, Ensemble), Elizabeth Adabale (SOL soloist, Ensemble), Yz Jasa (Alexi Darling, ensemble), Tommy Kaiser (Gordon, Ensemble), James Schoppe (Steve, Ensemble), Jaylon Crump (SOL solist, ensemble)
* Terrible, fuzzy, unfocused video, but for Rentheads, we're totally used to this, right? Whole show included and action followed well, but not in focus. Audio is clean, although there can be some talking from noisy neighbors heard throughout. Includes Video, Audio (tracked and untracked), and Digital playbill pages.
RENT | Paper Mill Playhouse | June 2023 | bikinibottomday | MP4 (4K) 10.56gb
Cast: Zachary Noah Piser (Mark Cohen), Matt Rodin (Roger Davis), Alisa Melendez (Mimi Márquez), Olivia Lux (Angel Schunard), Terrance Johnson (Tom Collins), Mackenzie Meadows (Maureen Johnson), Leana Rae Concepcion (Joanne Jefferson), Jordan Barrow (Benjamin Coffin III), Lauren Alexandria (Soloist / Mark’s Mom), Rickens Anantua (Christmas Caroler / Pastor), Andrew Faria (Steve / Waiter), Sami Ma (Alexi Darling / Mrs. Jefferson / Roger’s Mom), Adriana Medina Santiago (Mimi’s Mom), Liam Pearce (Gordon), Michael Schimmele (Paul / Mr. Jefferson)
* Great 4K capture of this new production! Some wandering and unfocusing throughout, more so in Act One than in Act Two. Some heads are visible on the wider shots but never obstruct anything. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source.
RENT | Kennedy Center | July 2023 (1) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 4.82gb
Cast: Jimmie Herrod (Angel), Myles Frost (Benny), Awa Sal Secka (Joanne), Andrew Barth Feldman (Mark), Ali Stroker (Maureen), Lorna Courtney (Mimi), Alex Boniello (Roger), Terrance Johnson (Collins), Ted Guzman (Ensemble), Zach Fike Hodgers (Ensemble), Quynh-My Luu (Ensemble), Nova Payton (Ensemble)
* Halfway obstructed wide-shot phone boot from a few rows from the stage. Incredible performances from all involved (except Myles, who messes up almost every line). New orchestrations of Rent with a full symphonic orchestra. Great audio.
RENT | Kennedy Center | July 2023 (2) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 5.76gb
Cast: Jimmie Herrod (Angel), Myles Frost (Benny), Awa Sal Secka (Joanne), Andrew Barth Feldman (Mark), Ali Stroker (Maureen), Lorna Courtney (Mimi Márquez), Alex Boniello (Roger), Terrance Johnson (Collins), Ted Guzman, Zach Fike Hodgers, Quynh-My Luu, Nova Payton (Ensemble
* No obstructions, very minimal washout. Wide-shot phone boot from mid-orchestra. Much better than my other Rent In Concert video. Amazing crowd, very long applauses. Cast seems to know their lines and music better, but still a few missed. Mics sometimes come on a second late.
RENT | Sacramento Music Circus | August 2023 | Ostarion | MP4 (HD) 10.66gb
Cast: Jake Bentley Young (Mark Cohen), Dan DeLuca (Roger Davis), Samantha Pauly (Mimi Márquez), Esteban Suero (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jordan Barbour (Tom Collins), Teal Wicks (Maureen Johnson), Amma Osei (Joanne Jefferson), Gerald Caesar (Benjamin Coffin III), Brittany Rose Hammond (Mark's Mother and others), Jacob Tischler (Steve, Mr. Grey and others), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson, Mimi's Mother and others), Randy Castillo (Mr. Jefferson, Gordon, Rodney and others), Paola V. Hernández (Alexi Darling, Roger's Mother and others), J. Savage (Paul, Waiter and others), Treston Javon Henderson (The Man, Pastor and others)
* Mediocre but complete capture. Edited to reduce visual noise and harsh colors, but the quality is not great and spotlight washout is still harsh in some scenes. Occasional dropouts due to actors and crew passing by, especially in act 2. Shot around a shoulder which often occupies large chunks of the screen and blocks some of the action.
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others)
* Approx 80 mins of press reels.
RENT | Broadway | 19 April 1996 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Marquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L. Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III (Benny))
* The infamous ‘opening night’ video that really isn’t. Suffers from rainbows and generation loss plus the equally infamous black lines from HNY through GL. Last 5 min. are jumpy, piano bars leading into SOL missing due to a DV glitch during transfer.
RENT | Broadway | 1 May 1996 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Very poor quality due to generation loss, barely watchable, was probably a nice video at one point, picture comes in and out. Often listed as Sherie as Maureen, but pretty sure it is, in fact Idina.
RENT | Broadway | 8 December 1996 | MOV (HD) 8.14gb
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Yassmin Alers (u/s Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Rodney Hicks (Paul and others), Gilles Chiasson (Steve and others)
* Generation loss, but large frame size and great sound.
RENT | Broadway | 9 January 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Gilles Chiasson (u/s Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Shelley Dickenson (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling and others), Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Steve and others)
* It’s a 90’s RENT video. The cast and performance are significantly better than the shoot (no zooms, only about half the stage from a severe angle most of the time) or video quality. It’s cleaned up so not as bad as it COULD be, but it’s not amazing. The audio is excellent.
RENT | Broadway | February 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Pascal (Roger), Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Mark), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Jesse L. Martin (Collins), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel), Idina Menzel (Maureen), Fredi Walker (Joanne), Taye Diggs (Benny)
* Filmed from the right side of the mezzanine. More wide show than anything with spotlight washout. Full show, and another performance (the 'opening night' video) on the end that lasts until part-way through Tango Maureen. This is a different video to the 10th June 1997 with the same cast.
RENT | Broadway | 10 June 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Norbert Leo Butz (u/s Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Aiko Nakasone (Ensemble), Gwen Stewart (Ensemble), Kristen Lee Kelly (Ensemble)
* There's a lot of generation loss, scan lines, and grain, and the video itself is shot in almost pure wide shot. There's not a single face that can be seen clearly, even in the occasional zooms, and the audio can be muffled at times. There's a constant low hiss sound that can be heard but if you do love the show, this is still an interesting video to have. Likely mislabeled date, as Michael McElroy and Sherie Rene Scott joined the company in July, 1997, which is also likely why the cast has been misidentified for many years.
RENT | Broadway | 24 July 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Sherie Rene Scott (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Colours are muted and washed out, spotlight wash as well. Annoying flicker. Shoot is OK, as is the sound. Smoothed out a bit in remastering but not perfect. Has some TV clips of mixed to low quality at the end.
RENT | Angel Tour | 25 December 1997 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Daniel J. Robbins (u/s Mark), Manley Pope (Roger), Simone (Mimi Márquez), C.C. Brown (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Amy Spanger (Maureen), Kamilah Martin (u/s Joanne), Dwayne Clark (Benny), Alicia Westelman (Mrs. Cohen), Terita R. Redd (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2), Kristoffer Cusick (u/s Gordon), Lambert Moss (Steve), Evan D'Angeles (Paul), Julie Danao (Alexi Darling)
RENT | Second National Tour (Benny) | 9 January 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris (Mark Cohen), Owen Johnston II (Roger Davis), Julia Santana (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Carla Bianco (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson)
* Muffled sound, camera is all over the place including off the stage, date tag in corner for most of the show, washout left and right. This is the only vid of NPH, but even so, it’s for diehard RENT and NPH fans ONLY. Remastering took out a lot of static but the source DVD was at quarter-res so it’s not going to get very good. Actually this is the only *circulating* video. There is one other video from Fall 1997, Los Angeles. It's auroraspiderwoman's master so unfortunately it'll never be released (NFT forever), but there is a clip of La Vie Boheme on their YouTube channel.
** Two versions available, with different editing.
Version 1: 1DVD. Working smalls, but low-quality video.
Version 2: 1DVD. Not working smalls, but better resolution/quality video.
RENT | Angel Tour | 29 April 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Christian Anderson (Roger Davis), Simone (Mimi Márquez), Evan D'Angeles (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), CC Brown (Tom Collins), Kamilah Martin (Joanne Jefferson), Dwayne Clark (Benjamin Coffin III), Cristina Ablaza (Alexi Darling and others), Alicia Westelman (Mark's mom and others), Daniel J Robbins (Gordon/Mr. Grey), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Terita R Redd (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Lambert Moss (Steve and others)
* A few skips here and there. Fairly well filmed, a little generation loss and rather blurry. Quite a bit of spotlight washout.
RENT | Angel Tour | 7 June 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark), Josh Greene (u/s Roger), Laura Dias (Mimi Márquez), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Evan D'Angeles (u/s Angel), Allan Mingo Jr. (u/s Collins), Kamilah Martin (Joanne), Dwayne Clark (Benny)
* Generation loss, good sound, master knows the show well.
RENT | Broadway | 25 October 1998 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matthew Murphy (u/s Mark Cohen), Norbert Leo Butz (Roger Davis), Marcy Harriell (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Cruz (Angel Dumott Schunard), Calvin Grant (u/s Tom Collins), Carla Bianco (Maureen Johnson), Gwen Stewart (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Tina Ou (Alexi Darling and others), Carly Thomas (Mark's mom and others), Mark Setlock (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Yassmin Alers (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Leslie Odom Jr (Paul and others), Juan Carlos Gonzalez (u/s Steve and others)
* Between Today 4 U and Tango: Maureen is cut.
RENT | Barcelona, Spain | 1999 | Proshot | VOB + smalls
Cast: Daniel Anglès (Mark Cohen), Miquel Fernández (Tom Collins), Jorge Fernández-Hidalgo (Benjamin Coffin III), Jano (Angel Schunard), Damaris Martínez (Joanne Jefferson), Manuela Nieto (Maureen Johnson), Sandra de Victoria (Mimi Márquez), Ignasi Vidal (Roger Davis)
* Single cam proshot. In Spanish.
RENT | Angel Tour | 5 September 1999 (Closing Night) | VOB + smalls (2 versions)
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark), Dean Balkwill (Roger), Sharon Leal (Mimi), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Kamilah Martin (Joanne), Mark Leroy Jackson (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Brian Love (Benny)
* Final performance for the Angel Tour, and the cast and audience are both giving it everything. Heavy generation loss on the visuals, but excellent capture and sound! This video is so completely worth it for the performance itself, plus the energy in that theatre. Includes 1 hour of bonus TV clips.
** Two versions available, with different editing.
Version 1: 1DVD. Contains 3 sets of press reels. VLC doesn’t open the files, but MPC-HC does.
Version 2: 2DVD’s. DVD1 contains the show. DVD2 includes TV clips and a performance at San Francisco Pride (length: 1:12:25).
RENT | Broadway | 11 September 1999 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jim Poulos (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Karen Olivo (u/s Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Calvin Grant (u/s Tom Collins), Tamara Podemski (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Hallie Bulliet (Alexi Darling and others), Carly Thomas (Mark's mom and others), Chad Richardson (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Byron Utley (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Shayna Steele (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* Audio’s OK. Video isn’t great, even for a video of its era. Shoot’s mixed, very jumpy, video couldn’t be thoroughly deblocked and the source has some interlacing issues which were burned in pre-remastering. Act 1 only.
RENT | Mexico City | 2000 | Housecam | VOB + smalls
Cast: Erik Rubin, Enrique Chi, Samantha Salgador, Sergio Zalvidar, Beto Castillo, Cesar Romero, Pia Aun, Ana Liz
* Sound directly patched from the soundboard.
RENT | Benny Tour | 15 March 2000 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Shaun Earl (Angel Dumott Schunard), Horace V Rogers (Tom Collins), Michelle Smith (Maureen Johnson), Jacqueline B Arnold (Joanne Jefferson)
* Includes more than an hour of extra footage.
RENT | Rio de Janeiro | 31 March 2000 | Proshot | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jarbas Homem de Mello (Mark Cohen), Robson Moura (Roger Davis), Andrea Marquee (Mimi Márquez), André Dias (Angel Dumott Schunard), Maurício Xavier (Tom Collins), Alessandra Maestrini (Maureen Johnson), Neusa Romano (Joanne Jefferson), Ronie Marruda (Benjamin Coffin III)
* A minor amount of analog noise. Sound is crystal clear, and the cast are into it. Follows the original direction. Multi-camera.
RENT | Benny Tour | 26 August 2000 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Joshua Kobak (Roger u/s), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Marcus Chaney (Collins u/s), Shaun Earl (Angel), Erin Keaney (Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Courtney Corey (Mrs. Cohen u/s), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Fred Jones (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Matthew Murphy (Paul), Tricia Young (Alexi)
* Some railings get in the way at times; starts during 'Rent', Act 1 shot from front row center balcony; Act 2 shot from the mezzanine, some opening credits, covered up during 'Life Support'. Includes Matt Caplan's concert at Planet Hollywood.
RENT | Broadway | 1 September 2000 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Loraine Vélez (Mimi Márquez), John Eric Parker (u/s Tom Collins), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Danielle Lee Greaves (Joanne Jefferson), Darryl Ordell (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Maggie Benjamin (Mark's Mother), Aisha de Haas (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Peter Matthew Smith (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Chad Richardson (Gordon), Owen Johnston II (Steve), Robert Glean (u/s Paul), Karen Olivo (u/s Alexi Darling)
* Some good zooms, good sound, some heads in the way off and on; Starts at the beginning of 'Rent', missing the end of 'La Vie Boheme' and almost all of 'Seasons of Love', cuts off during Finale. B
RENT | Benny Tour | 8 October 2000 | VOBs
Cast: Christian Mena (Roger), Matt Caplan (Mark), Saycon Sengbloh (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Racquel Roberts (u/s Joanne), Mark Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Haven Burton (Mark's mom), Brian Love (Benjamin Cofin III), Maia Wilson (Female soloist), Marcus Chaney, Curtis Cregan, Jake Manabat, Justin Johnston, Tricia Young
* Great zooms, steady camera, clear picture but a little dark, overall excellent quality; Raquel Roberts' last performance. B+
RENT | Milan, Italy | 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Gabriele Foschi (Mark), Karima Marchehour (Mimi Márquez), Michele Carfora (Roger), Roberta Faccani (Joanne), Laronte (Angel), Alan Mingo (Collins), Claudio Castrogiovanni (Benny), Francesca Taverni (Maureen), Michel Altieri (Mr. Jefferson), Graziana Borciani (Alexi Darling), Paolo Caiti (Gordon), Serafina Frassica (Mrs. Jefferson), Cristina Ginevri (Mother), Umberto Scida (Steve), Matteo Setti (Paul)
* In Italian; replica production. Filmed from high up, so some of the action on the upper walkway is blocked by the spotlights.
RENT | Benny Tour | 7 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Haven Burton (Maureen u/s), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Stefanie Roth (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), Horace Rogers (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2 u/s), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnson (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling)
RENT | Benny Tour | 20 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Curtis Cregan (Mark u/s), Joshua Kobak (Roger u/s), Dominique Roy (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Jacqueline Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Fred Jones (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Pierre Angelo Bayuga (Gordon u/s), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnston (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi)
* Mono sound converted to stereo, so be sure to adjust your settings. VHS capture, but less generation loss than you might expect. And a fine, fine show. Includes a few extra clips on the end of Life Support, Out Tonight and Halloween, which are even better shot than the full show video.
RENT | Benny Tour | 27 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Fred Jones (u/s Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/SOL #1), Marcus Chaney (Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Pierre Angelo Bayuga (u/s Steve), Justin Johnston (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling)
* Nice closeups; slightly shaky at times but very good quality.
RENT | Broadway | 28 January 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Loraine Vélez (Mimi Márquez), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jeferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's Mom), Aisha de Haas (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Byron Utley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Scott Hunt (Gordon), Jai Rodriguez (Steve), D'Monroe (Paul), Kim Varhola (Alexi Darling)
* Incomplete: Starts in the middle of 'Rent' then cuts to the beginning of 'One Song Glory'. Michael McElroy's final performance as Collins.
RENT | Benny Tour | 6 April 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Dana Dawson (u/s Joanne), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Brian M. Love (Benny)
* Starts in the middle of Tune Up #1. Filmed from the orchestra.
RENT | Broadway | 29 May 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Chad Richardson (u/s Roger Davis), Yassmin Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Cristina Fadale (Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Kim Varhola (Alexi Darling and others), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's mom and others), Dean Armstrong (Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), D'Monroe (Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* An OK but not particularly good shoot. It's Yassmin as Mimi, and that makes it worth it regardless.
RENT | Benny Tour | 3 June 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Karmine Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Shaun Earl (Angel), Stefanie Roth (u/s Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold (Joanne), Brian M. Love (Benny), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Cicily Daniels (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Chaney (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Curtis Cregan (Gordon), Jake Manabat (Steve), Justin Johnson (Paul), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi)
* A grainy picture with frequent spotlight washout but clear sound and some good close-ups. Shot from the first few rows, so heads and bodies are often in frame, although they manage to work around it. Time/date are on the bottom left of the screen.
RENT | 5th Anniversary Concert | 4 June 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Nightmare source video. Massively oversaturated in some areas, washed out in others. Cleaned as best as possible, which still doesn’t help that much. Has a couple rare songs.
RENT | Broadway | 14 August 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Yassmin Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Kendra Kassebaum (u/s Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Robin Walker (u/s Mark's mom and others), Dean Armstrong (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Owen Johnston (Steve and others)
RENT | Broadway | 1 September 2001 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Scott Hunt (u/s Mark Cohen), Dean Armstrong (u/s Roger Davis), Dominique Roy (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr. (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Leroy Jackson (Tom Collins), Yassmin Alers (u/s Maureen Johnson), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Jai Rodriguez (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), David St Louis (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Myiia Watson-Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Enrico Rodriguez (u/s Steve and others)
* Taper needs a few minutes to settle in and find the stage, doesn't always stay on it. Audio is on the noisy side. Yassmin Alers's last show; missing a few minutes here and there, some obstruction throughout, but mostly complete. B
RENT | Broadway | 14 February 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Trey Ellett (Mark Cohen), Matt Caplan (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen Johnson), Myiia Watson-Davis (Joanne Jefferson), Stu James (Benjamin Coffin III), Jodi Carmeli (Alexi Darling and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mark's mom and others), Chad Richardson (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Todd E Pettiford (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Kim Varhola (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Darryl Ordell (Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (Steve and others)
* Starts at Voice Mail #1. Severe VHS tracking issues for the first 6 minutes, but it calms down after and becomes merely regular and annoying for the rest of Act One and only occasional in Act Two. A shame because it's a decently well shot video but the jumping will make you sick if you're motion sensitive. Filtered and remastered pretty decently otherwise.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 15 February 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkison (u/s Mark), Kevin Spencer (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi), Bruce Wilson Jr. (Collins), Justin Rodriguez (Angel), Sarah Schatz (Maureen), Bridgette Wilson (Joanne), Matthew Morgan (Benny), Clark Mims (Mrs. Cohen), Haneefah Wood (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Rick Younger (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Brian Ashton Miller (Gordon), Cole McClendon (Steve), Damien Deshaun Smith (Paul), Jackie Maraya (Alexi).
* Filmed from the orchestra, spectacular zooms; very clear picture; great sound. Some obstruction at times; begins during “Tune Up”; includes some stage door footage at the end.
RENT | Broadway | 10 August 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joey Fatone (Mark Cohen), Manley Pope (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Jai Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Todd E Pettiford (Benjamin Coffin III)
RENT | Broadway | 27 October 2002 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joey Fatone (Mark), Manley Pope (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Myiia Watson Davis (Joanne), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Jai Rodriguez (Angel), Todd E. Pettiford (Benny)
* Maggie and Myiia's last show Incredibly good video; great closeups and picture, crackling noise throughout, but watchable.
RENT | Broadway | 11 August 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi), Todd E. Pettiford (Collins u/s), Andy Senor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Stu James (Benny), Kendra Kassebaum (Mrs. Cohen), Catrice Joseph (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 u/s), John Eric Parker (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 u/s), Colin Hanlon (Gordon), Justin Johnston (Steve), Darryl Ordell (Paul), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Digital- fantastic picture and sound and very steady. Shot from the first row of the Mezzanine on the left side. Slight obstruction from the railing and a cross post at about the location of the stage right payphone, so there are a lot of waist-up shots and tight headshots. Steady, clear and well shot. A
RENT | Broadway | 26 August 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Krystal Washington (Mimi Márquez), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Andy Señor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Catrice Joseph (u/s Joanne), Stu James (Benny), Kendra Kassebaum (Mrs. Cohen), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), John Eric Parker (u/s Mr. Jefferson/SOL #2)
* Digital; video begins at “You Okay Honey” and is complete after that; nice video. A
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 19 October 2003 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Brian Gilgor (Mark Cohen), Constantine Maroulis (Roger Davis), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Mimi Márquez), Damien Deshaun Smith (Angel Dumott Schunard), Marcus Paul James (Tom Collins), Leslie Diamond (Maureen Johnson), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Joanne Jefferson), Lesly Terrell Donald (Benjamin Coffin III), Genny Lis Padilla (Alexi Darling and others), Suzanne Slade (Mark's mom and others), Jeff Scot Carey (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Jahmal Adderley (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Jeanette Bayerdelle (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Daniel Shevlin (Paul and others), Dan Domenech (Steve and others)
* Shaky, but generally OK. Major side angle. Cast is excellent, and this is the only circulating video of Marcus as Collins. Runs 75 minutes.
RENT | Broadway | 30 March 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Joshua Kobak (Mark u/s), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger), Dominique Roy (Mimi u/s), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Andy Senor (Angel), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Haneefah Wood (Joanne u/s), D'Monroe (Benny), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mrs. Cohen), Destan Owens (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Sebastian Arcelus (Gordon), Justin Johnston (Steve), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Excellent video from the left mezzanine; follows the action on stage nicely. Lots of closeups. Act 1 starts at the beginning of Mark's monologue and Act 2 turns into mostly audio only at the end of Finale B. Joshua drops the film projector at the beginning of the finale! Rating: A
RENT | Broadway | 11 May 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger Davis), Melanie Brown (Mimi Márquez), Andy Señor Jr (Angel Dumott Schunard), Mark Richard Ford (Tom Collins), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's mom and others), Colin Hanlon (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Destan Owens (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Catrice Joseph (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Enrico Rodriguez (Paul and others), Justin Johnston (Steve and others)
RENT | Broadway | 24 October 2004 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Drew Lachey (Mark Cohen), Jeremy Kushnier (Roger Davis), Krystal Washington (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Kendra Kassebaum (Mark's mom and others)
* The shoot and AV quality are pretty good but not the best ever.
RENT | Broadway | 27 January 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Drew Lachey (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), D'Monore (Benny), Merle Dandrige (Joanne), Justin Johnston (Angel), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen)
* Very nice video, lots of closeups, no obstructions. However, battery problems in act two so the video ends after 'What You Own'.
RENT | Broadway | 14 May 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Enrico Rodriguez (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen Johnson), Danielle Lee Greaves (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Jay Wilkison (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Philip McAdoo (u/s Paul and others), Owen Johnston II (u/s Steve and others)
* Digital Video, filmed from the middle of the mezzanine; filmed around two heads but lots of closeups. A
RENT | Broadway | 25 June 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Cary Shields (Roger), Karmine Alers (Mimi), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen), Merle Dandridge (Joanne), Destan Owens (Collins), Justin Johnson (Angel), D’Monroe (Benny)
* Video starts during “Tune Up #1 and ends after “What You Own”. Shot from the balcony, far left, filmed around heads, but great closeups. For some reason includes part of a totally different show at the end. A
RENT | Broadway | 30 July 2005 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Cary Shields (Roger), Matt Caplan (Mark), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Destan Owens (Collins), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen), Justin Johnson (Angel), Merle Dandridge (Joanne), D'Monroe (Benny), Ava Gaudet (Mark's Mother)
* Incomplete. Unfortunately, there's a few head dead center that blocks some of the action downstage. Luckily, the taper films around it pretty well, but there are some shots where it's hard not to notice. Great clear and great close ups – the colors are wonderful. Nearly 45 minutes of Act 1 and nearly 30 of Act 2. 2DVDs. A-
RENT | Broadway | 13 August 2005 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (u/s Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Sala Iwamatsu (Alexi Darling and others), Diana Kaarina (u/s Mark's mom and others), Colin Hanlon (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others)
* Highlights - About a half hour of Act I and most of Act II, totalizing 85 minutes of show. Act 2 is nearly complete; Act 1 consists of Tune Up #3, One Song Glory, Light My Candle, Today 4 U, Out Tonight, I'll Cover You, and part of Christmas Bells through the end of LVB-B. Really nice quality. Sound is very good and although the taper is filming between two heads, they only really obstruct once in a while. Amazing video, crystal clear with fantastic close-ups that capture some excellent performances. A-
RENT | Broadway | 18 September 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Colin Hanlon (u/s Mark Cohen), Cary Shields (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Jay Wilkison (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others)
* Well shot, some noise on the audio. Missing 10 minutes from Act 1 (Will I through the first half of Christmas Bells).
RENT | Broadway | 1 & 11 December 2005 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark), Joshua Kobak (Roger), Antonique Smith (Mimi), Ava Gaudet (Maureen), Nicolette Hart (Maureen u/s – Act 2), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Justin Johnston (Angel), Destan Owens (Collins), D’Monroe (Benny), Nicolette Hart (Mrs. Cohen), Moeisha McGill (Mrs. Cohen u/s – Act 2), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Colin Hanlon (Gordon), Robin De Jesus (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
* Act 1 was filmed on 12/1/05 & Act 2 on 12/11/05.
RENT | Broadway | 14 January 2006 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Matt Caplan (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Antonique Smith (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Destan Owens (Tom Collins), Ava Gaudet (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J. Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Haven Burton (Mark's mom and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Robin de Jesús (Steve and others)
* A decent video and Antonique sings the heck out of the role, but it's nobody at their best.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 9 April 2006 | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jed Resnick (Mark Cohen), Bryce Ryness (Roger Davis), Nina Metrick (u/s Mimi Márquez), Ano Okera (Angel Dumott Schunard), Warren G Nolan Jr (Tom Collins), Tracy McDowell (Maureen Johnson), Chante Carmel Frierson (Joanne Jefferson), Michael Ifill (Benjamin Coffin III), Sheila Coyle (Alexi Darling and others), Jenna Noel (u/s Mark's mom and others), Gavin Reign (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Aswad (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Mimi Jimenez (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Mike Evariste (Paul and others), Cedric Leiba Jr (Steve and others)
* Great picture and sound. A-
RENT | Broadway | 24 April 2006 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Márquez), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jesse L Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III)
* 10th anniversary performance by the original cast. The original Broadway cast of Rent reunites for Rent 10, a one night-only, benefit concert version of the show to mark the 10th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's landmark musical. Includes intro speeches by Allan Gordon, Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Schumer. Beautifully shot, amazingly clear video. An enthusiastic audience and a few flubs by the cast makes this video even more fun. A
RENT | Broadway | 4 March 2007 M | jstarz | VOB + smalls
Cast: Christopher J. Hanke (Mark Cohen), Tim Howar (Roger Davis), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Crystal Monee Hall (u/s Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Haven Burton (Mrs. Cohen), Frenchie Davis (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Luther Creek (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), T.V. Carpio (Alexi)
* Begins at first voicemail, a one minute coverup during “Without You” and full stage shot for the last minute of each act because of usher issues; a great quality capture otherwise. First Rent video in awhile, a shame since this is an excellent cast. A+
RENT | Broadway | 4 August 2007 (Highlights) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Kelly Karbacz (u/s Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), D'Monroe (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Dana Dawson (u/s Mark's mom and others), Owen Johnston II (u/s Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Highlights video, about 90 mintues long; contains the following songs/scenes: "Rent"*, "Glory"*, Light My Candle", "Tango: Maureen", "Out Tonight", "Another Day", "Over The Moon", "La Vie Boheme", "I Should Tell You"*, "Seasons of Love"*, part of "Happy NewYear", "Take Me or Leave Me","Without You", "I'll Cover You: Reprise", "Halloween", "Goodbye, Love", "What You Own", "You're Eyes”. Songs with a * after them means those songs are audio only; filmed from row C mezzanine; some fabulous closeups. Incredible performances.
RENT | Broadway | 5 October 2007 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Troy Horne (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Tonya Dixon (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Mayumi Ando (Alexi Darling and others), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mark's mom and others), Luther Creek (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Strong angle from the upper left balcony and a fair amount of washout. Shooting is OK, video is on the grainy side. Audio is nice, and it’s good to see Anthony, Adam, and Tamyra together. Has some digital audio glitching.
RENT | Collins Tour (Non-Equity) | 27 October 2007 | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jed Resnick (Mark Cohen), Heinz Winckler (Roger Davis), Jennifer Colby Talton (Mimi Márquez), Kristen-Alexander Griffith (Angel Dumott Schunard), Anwar F Robinson (Tom Collins), Christine Dwyer (u/s Maureen Johnson), Onyie Nwachukwu (Joanne Jefferson), John Watson (Benjamin Coffin III), Jade Hicks (Alexi Darling and others), Hannah Shankman (Mark's mom and others), Corey Mach (Gordon/Mr. Grey), DeVon Settles (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Mimi Jimenez (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Tim Ehrlich (Paul and others), Dustin Brayley (Steve and others)
* Some great performances in this touring cast, which are nicely captured. Good shoot, good fidelity though there’s some washout in places. Sound nice. Not the best cast but not the worst. A
RENT | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2008 | VOB + smalls | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: Germán Tripel (Roger Davis), Andrés Bagg (Mark Cohen), Pablo Sultani (Tom Collins), Martín Repetto (Benjamín Coffin III), Déborah Turza (Joanne Jefferson), Angel Hernández (Angel Schunard), Florencia Otero (Mimi Márquez), Laura Conforte (Maureen Johnson)
RENT | West End | 2 February 2008 (Closing Night) | VOB + smalls
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Mark), Luke Evans (Roger), Craig Stein (Benny), Leon Lopez (Collins), Francesca Jackson (Joanne), Jay Webb, Jessie Wallace (Maureen), Ruth Augilera (u/s Mimi), Lewis Griffiths, C.J. Johnson, Antony Luperi, Earl Perkins, Jamie Sampson, Philippa Stefan
* RENT Remixed! 43 minutes of highlights, about 38 of which are the back wall/ladder/ceiling. Act 1 is from Life Support through Another Day. Act 2 from TMOLM through Goodbye Love. Closing performance. D-
RENT | Broadway | 21 February 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkison (u/s Roger), Harley Jay (Mark), Tamyra Gray (Mimi), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Kenna J. Ramsey (Joanne), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mrs. Cohen), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Peter Matthew Smith (u/s Gordon), Andy Senor (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
RENT | Broadway | 22 March 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Harley Jay (Mark Cohen), Kyle Post (u/s Mark Cohen), Declan Bennett (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Kenna J Ramsey (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mark's mom and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Andy Señor Jr (Steve and others)
* Harley got sick half way through act one and was replaced by Kyle Post. This was supposed to be Harley's final day in the show. Filmed from the mid-mezzanine house left. Some heads in the way but nothing terrible. "You'll See" through "Tango: Maureen" is sound only picture starts back up at "Life Support." Video is missing "Will I?" through "We're Okay." Act Two is complete.
RENT | Broadway | 20 April 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Jay Wilkinson (u/s Roger), Caren Lyn Manuel (u/s Mimi), Adam Kantor (Mark), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Karmine Alers, Marcus Paul James, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Kyle Post, Telly Leung, Shaun Earl, Andrea Goss
* Good video and sound quality. A few blackouts and heads in the way at times, but it's not bad.
RENT | Broadway | 31 May 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Tamyra Gray (Mimi Márquez), Shaun Earl (u/s Angel Dumott Schunard), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Michael McElroy (Collins), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Soloist #2)
* Not the best shot but it's decent, and it improves as it goes. Some washout and highly angled from the rear mezz. Heads whenever it’s not a super tight shot and some washout. Heavily focused on Eden.
RENT | Broadway | 28 June 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Karmine Alers (u/s Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Todd E Pettiford (u/s Tom Collins), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Merle Dandridge (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mrs. Cohen), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Jay Wilkison (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
* Full show, filmed in an empty mezzanine; last minute of each act is sound only; first couple minutes are shaky due to seat changes; no obstructions, nice closeups, good video. A-
RENT | Broadway | 9 August 2008 M | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark), Jay Wilkison (u/s Roger), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Mimi), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Eden Espinosa (Maureen), Tracie Thoms (Joanne), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Tracy McDowell (Mrs. Cohen), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1), Owen Johnston II (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2), Kyle Post (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Andrea Goss (Alexi).
* Includes Renee’s Light My Candle and Out Tonight from the 07/12/08 eve show.
RENT | Broadway | 30 August 2008 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Act 1 is highlights only; Act 2 is complete.
RENT | Broadway | 7 September 2008 (Closing Night) | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 3gb, MKV (HD) 11gb, VOB + smalls or Blu-ray (LIMITED TRADES 2:1)
Cast: Adam Kantor (Mark Cohen), Will Chase (Roger Davis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Eden Espinosa (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Rodney Hicks (Benjamin Coffin III), Andrea Goss (Alexi Darling and others), Jay Wilkinson (Gordon and others), Telly Leung (Man with squeegee and others), Tracy McDowell (Mark's mom and others), Jay Wilkinson (Mr. Grey and others), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Gwen Stewart (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Shaun Earl (Paul and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Filmed on 08/20/08 and 09/07/08. Released on DVD as "RENT: Filmed Live On Broadway" on 02/03/09.
RENT | Mark Tour | 10 January 2009 M | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnson (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others)
* Good capture of this solid tour. Video is complete, although missing the last minute of act one; some blackouts but not too bad; full stage shots the railing of the mezzanine can be seen; nice capture with amazing closeups. Includes some extra footage at the end from a different performance. It is possible it is from an unreleased full video.
RENT | Mark Tour | 4 February 2009 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnson (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others)
* Missing the last minute of act one. Some rail and head, but generally well shot and a good preservation of the farewell tour.
RENT | Mark Tour (San Diego) | 14 March 2009 | juniper47 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Lexi Lawson (Mimi Márquez), Justin Johnston (Angel Dumott Schunard), Michael McElroy (Tom Collins), Nicolette Hart (Maureen Johnson), Haneefah Wood (Joanne Jefferson), Jacques C Smith (Benjamin Coffin III), Yuka Takara (Alexi Darling and others), Adam Halpin (Gordon and others), John Watson (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Trisha Jeffrey (u/s Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Telly Leung (Steve and others)
* Filmed in 16:9 widescreen.Almost no obstructions, with the exception of an instance where a few people left early and walked across the walkway; a couple of very brief blackouts and some very dim scenes; good video. A
RENT | Mark Tour (Costa Mesa) | 20 October 2009 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Mark), Adam Pascal (Roger), Lexi Lawson (Mimi), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Haneefah Wood (Joanne), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Jacques C. Smith (Benny), Caren Tackett, Gwen Stewart, Toby Blackwell (u/s Mr Jefferson), Adam Halpin, Andy Senor, Shaun Earl, Miri Park
* Nice video, although a bit shaky here and there, and a few places where a head can be seen at the bottom of the frame, but a solid capture overall; one blackout during Voicemails #2 and #3, and a few short dropouts between scenes. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound. 2 DVDs. A-
RENT | Hollywood Bowl | 6 August 2010 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Skylar Astin (Mark Cohen), Aaron Tveit (Roger Davis), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi Márquez), Telly Leung (Angel Dumott Schunard), Wayne Brady (Tom Collins), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Collins Pennie (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close ups. Wayne Brady and Telly Leung have wonderful chemistry together.
RENT | Hollywood Bowl | 8 August 2010 | VOB + smalls | Low quality
Cast: Skylar Astin (Mark Cohen), Aaron Tveit (Roger Davis), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi Márquez), Telly Leung (Angel Dumott Schunard), Wayne Brady (Tom Collins), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen Johnson), Tracie Thoms (Joanne Jefferson), Collins Pennie (Benjamin Coffin III)
RENT | Off-Broadway Revival | 1 September 2011 | MP4 (SD)
Cast: Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Arianda Fernández (Mimi Márquez), MJ Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Good shoot and a/v quality.
RENT | Off-Broadway Revival | 29 September 2011 and 10 October 2011 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Arianda Fernández (Mimi Márquez), MJ Rodriguez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III)
* Act 1 from Sep and Act 2 from Oct.
RENT | La Mirada, CA | 24 October 2015 | SJ Bernly | VOB + smalls
Cast: Mark Whitten (Mark); Devin Archer (Roger); Cassie Simone (Mimi); Emily Goglia (Maureen); Amber Mercomes (Joanne); John Devereaux (Collins); Lawrence Cummings (Angel); Cooper Howell (Benny)
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour | 12 September 2016 (Opening Night) | SunsetBlvd79 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Danny Harris Kornfeld (Mark Cohen), Kaleb Wells (Roger Davis), Skyler Volpe (Mimi Márquez), David Merino (Angel Dumott Schunard), Aaron Harrington (Tom Collins), Katie LaMark (Maureen Johnson), Jasmine Easler (Joanne Jefferson), Christian Thompson (Benjamin Coffin III)
* First preview performance. A fantastic high quality capture of the very first performance of the new 2016 Tour with great audience energy. Danny, Aaron and David are absolutely amazing in their roles.
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour (Springfield, OH) | 8 November 2016 | kradder32 | VOB + smalls
Cast: Danny Harris Kornfeld (Mark Cohen), Kaleb Wells (Roger Davis), Skyler Volpe (Mimi Márquez), David Merino (AngelDumott Schunard), Aaron Harrington (Tom Collins), Katie LaMark (Maureen Johnson), Jasmine Easler (Joanne Jefferson), Christian Thompson (Benjamin Coffin III), Futaba Shioda (Alexi Darling and others), Natalie Lipin (Mark's mom and others), Sammy Ferber (Gordon/Mr. Grey), John Devereaux (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Alia Hodge (Mrs.Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Timothy McNeill (Paul and others), Jordan Long (Steve and others)
* Great perfoormance and capture of this timeless musical. Extremely strong cast, Danny and Katie were standouts. Capture follows the action very well, audio is perfect. A
RENT | Second German Tour | 1 December 2017 (Closing Night) | Rumpel | VOB + smalls
Cast: Benjamin Beckmann (Mark Cohen), Rudd van Overdijk (Roger Davis), Marina La Torraca (Mimi Márquez), Anna Hofbauer (Maureen Johnson), Denis Edelmann (Tom Collins), Manuek Dengler (Angel Dumott Schunard), Martin Markert (Benjamin Coffin III), Denise Obedekah (Joanne Jefferson)
* Railing obstruction! Commonly listed as filmed in Berlin, but the closing night of the tour was in Itzehoe.
RENT | FOX Live Special | 27 January 2019 | Proshot | MKV (HD) 12.5gb
Cast: Jordan Fisher (Mark Cohen), Brennin Hunt (Roger Davis), Tinashe (Mimi Márquez), Valentina (Angel Dumott Schunard), Brandon Victor Dixon (Tom Collins), Vanessa Hudgens (Maureen Johnson), Kiersey Clemons (Joanne Jefferson), Mario (Benjamin Coffin III), J Elaine Marcos (Alexi Darling and others), Matthew Saldivar (Gordon and others), Bryce Ryness (Man with squeegee and others), Jennifer Leigh Warren (Mark's mom and others), Alton Fitzgerald White (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Keala Settle (Paul and others), Debra Cardona (Police officer), Emerson Collins (Steve and others), Benjamin Douglas Rivera, Darius Crenshaw, Fredric Odgaard, Hannahlei Cabanilla, Jessica Lee Keller, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Lenin Fernandez Jr, Mia Deweese, Morgan Marcell, Nicholas Lanzisera, Robert Roldan, Sasha Mallory, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Ty Wells
* The show is prerecorded up until the last 10 minutes because Brennin Hunt (Roger Davis) hurt his foot. He is seen in his cast during the last 10 minutes. The original cast comes out at the end to sing Seasons of Love again!
RENT | 20th Anniversary US Tour | 14 November 2019 (Highlights) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 3.21gb
Cast: Cody Jenkins (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Joshua Tavares (Angel Dumott Schunard), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Kelsee Sweigard (Maureen Johnson), Samantha Mbolekwa (Joanne Jefferson), Juan Luis Espinal (Benjamin Coffin III), Ysabel Jasa (Alexi Darling and others), Lexi Greene (Mark's mom and others), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon/Mr. Grey), Benjamin H Moore (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist #2 and others), Rayla Garske (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist #1 and others), Zare Anguay (Paul and others), James Schoppe (Steve and others)
* Act One Only! Includes Act Two audio. Act One is sometimes obstructed. Please don’t sell. Gifting encouraged.
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 14 July 2020 | M2TS
Cast: 정원영 Jeong Won Young (Mark Cohen), 김수하 Kim Soo Ha (Mimi Márquez), 장지후 Jang Ji Hoo (Roger), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen Johnson), 최재림 Choi Jae-Rim (Tom Collins), 김지휘 Kim Ji Hwi (Angel), 임정모 Im Jeong Mo (Benny), 정다희 Jeong Da Hee (Joanne Jefferson)
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 29 July 2020 | M2TS | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: 오종혁 Oh Jong Hyuk (Roger), 배두훈 Bae Doo Hoon (Mark), 김수하 Kim Soo Ha (Mimi Márquez), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen), 정다희 Jeong Da Hee (Joanne), 최재림 Choi Jae Rim (Collins), 김호영 Kim Ho Young (Angel), 임정모 Im Jeong Mo (Benny)
* Limited Trade 2:1.
RENT | Seoul, South Korea | 22 August 2020 M | M2TS | LIMITED TRADES 2:1
Cast: 정원영 Jung Won Young (Mark Cohen), 아이비 Ivy (Mimi Márquez), 오종혁 Oh Jong Hyuk (Roger), 민경아 Min Kyung Ah (Maureen Johnson), 유효진 Yoo Hyo Jin (Tom Collins), Kim Ho Young (Angel), 임정모 Im Jung Mo (Benny), 정다희 Jung Da Hee (Joanne Jefferson)
* Limited Trade 2:1.
RENT | Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester | 3 November 2020 | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 2.68gb
Cast: Jocasta Almgill (Joanne), Blake Patrick Anderson (Mark), Tom Francis (Roger), Ahmed Hamad (Benny), Dom Hartley-Harris (Collins), Millie O'Connell (Maureen), Maiya Quansah-Breed (Mimi), Alex Thomas-Smith (Angel), Kayla Carter, Allie Daniel, Isaac Hesketh, Bethany Terry
RENT | Argentina | March 2021 | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 3.62gb
Cast: Franco Friguglietti (Roger), Cande Molfese (Mimi), Federico Coates (Mark), Mariel Percossi (Maureen), Lula Rosenthal (Joanne), Pato Wittis (Tom Collins), Manu Victoria (Angel), Pato Arellano (Benny), Julián Pucheta, Michelle Hersch, Pedro Vega, Pablo Turturiello, Michelle Csapek, Luli Ambrosini, Emely Myles and Maca Giraldez.
* GoBroadway Productions. Includes Show, Playbill, and Promo photos.
25 Years of RENT: Measured in Love | NYTW Livestream | 2 March 2021 | MP4 (HD) 1.45gb
Cast: Gilles Chiasson, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rodney Hicks, Christopher Jackson, Kristen Lee Kelly, Tamika Lawrence, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Aiko Nakasone, Eva Noblezada, Adam Pascal, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ali Stroker, Tracie Thoms, Byron Utley, Fredi Walker-Browne
* This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
RENT | Mexico | 27 March 2021 E | Proshot | MP4 (HD) 2.91gb
Cast: Axl Steve (Roger), Ximena Novo (Mimi), Cristian Torres (Mark), Yarimar Varona (Maureen), Ileana Mendoza (Joanne), Hügo Erick (Benny), Giovanny Santana (Angel), Santiago Morales (Gordon), Natalia Morales, Fer Gallardo, Leonardo Alcazar, Lluvia Vargas
* Produced at Primera Escena Teatro.
RENT | Ovation Theatre, CA | 27 June 2021 M | TheBootlegNerd | VOB + smalls
Cast: Braeden Addison (Mark), Jonathan Canez (Roger), Izamar Olaguez (Mimi), Christina Lauren (Maureen), Liz B Williams (Joanne), Kenneth Labron (Collins), Cody Garica (Angel), Shawn Rader (Benny)
* First full video master since Wicked and first video master since the pandemic began. Some heads are in the way of show, The camera wanders a little in Act 1, In Act 2, it happens more because it was filmed blindly without master monitoring what was happening. Not a bad capture of the show and the audio is crystal clear. During the whole show, a guy from the back of the theater kept cheering on the characters which was funny, a little annoying at some points, couldn’t tell if he was drunk or not lol. An amazing cast of the show that took away the audience by surprise, I am surprised they aren’t doing any big projects because they were very good on the performance.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | October 2021 | stillreprise | MP4 (HD) 3.15gb
Cast: Cody Jenkins (Mark), Coleman Cummings (Roger), Aiyana Smash (Mimi), Javon King (Angel), Shafiq Hicks (Collins), Lyndie Moe (Maureen), Raul’s Garske (Joanne), Jarred Bedgood (Benny), Lexi Greene (Ensemble), Jahir L Hipps (Ensemble), Charlotte Odusanya (Ensemble), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Ensemble), James Schoppe (Ensemble), Matthew Bautista (Ensemble), Yz Jasa (Ensemble)
* Begins halfway through the first song and ends after I’ll Cover You (Reprise). Shot around heads and poles. I’m not too familiar with this show (and this camera) so most of the beginning is me trying to get used to the zoom and trying to find the characters. The beginning is pretty unwatchable but it gets better as the show goes on. The Voicemails are all offscreen because they were too far downstage and the Tango Maureen was too far left for my camera to reach but I tried my best. Several dropouts throughout and I may have accidentally stopped recording a few times. Quality is also very grainy in darker-lit scenes. Flashing light warning for Contact (after Voicemail #4). Definitely not a good video for first-time viewers but pretty good if you want to see this cast.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | October 2021 | Em | MP4 (HD) 3.09gb
Cast: Coleman Cummings (Roger), Aiyana Smash (Mimi), Cody Jenkins (Mark), Lyndie Moe (Maureen), Rayla Garske (Joanne), Jarred Bedgood (Benny), Javon King (Angel), Tommy Kaiser (Gordon), Shafiq Hicks (Collins), Lexi Greene (Mark’s mom), James Schoppe (Steve), Mathew Bautista (Paul), Yzjasa (Alexi Darling), Jahir L. Hipps, Charlotte Odusanya
RENT | Signature Theatre | November 2021 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.14gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Devin Bowles (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others), Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Decent phone boot recorded in this very intimate theatre. Action followed as best as possible in the theatre in the round. Some scenes are quite dark but all the group numbers are great. Wonderful cast gives their all in the first public performance of this new production. A few mic issues as the company is still working out the tech. No complaints about a single actor in their role. Amazing voices and interesting character choices. Much funnier/upbeat than most productions. Glad the recording didn't pick up the old couple behind us complaining about pronouns listed in the program. Act right, breeders. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | December 2021 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 3.56gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Devin Bowles (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others) Band: Angie Benson (Conductor/Keyboard 1), DeAnte Haggerty-Willis (Guitar 1), Oliver Dyer (Guitar 2/Keyboard 2), Eliot Seppa (Bass), Dante’ Pope (Drums)
* Decent wide-shot phone boot. Some scenes are quite dark, and action can be missed (especially in the voicemails) when actors are on the balconies, but such is life for theatre in the round. Soft focus on some of the further away action. Act 2 was delayed and the understudy took over for Seasons of Love soloist and others. The cast reacting to her performance is the sweetest thing I've seen. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | 6 January 2022 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 9.71gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Devin Bowles (u/s Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Emmanuel Kimono (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Awesome phone boot of the Signature production. Probably my best video yet. Unfortunately a few of the scenes are a bit dark, but that's the nature of the show itself. I don't know if cast knew I was recording or not, but they were all on their A+ game. Exceptional performances. Apologies for all the cheering and yelling for Devin who understudies the role of Collins and was on this evening. We're big fans. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), and program.
RENT | Signature Theatre | 9 January 2022 (Closing Night) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.87gb
Cast: Vincent Kempski (Roger Davis), Jake Loewenthal (Mark Cohen), Josh A. Dawson (Tom Collins), Da’Von T. Moody (Benjamin Coffin III), Ines Nassara (Joanne Jefferson), David Merino (Angel Dumont Schubart), Arianna Rosario (Mimi Marquez), Katie Mariko Murray (Maureen Johnson), Imani Branch (Mark's Mother and Others), Emmanuel Kimono (Seasons of Love Soloist, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor & Others), Kaiyla Gross (Mrs. Jefferson, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 1]), Sarah Anne Sellers (Seasons of Love Solist, Blanket Person, & Others [Act 2]) Jimmy Mavrikes (Gordon, Cop, Mr. Grey & Others), Solomon Parker III (Squeegie Man, Steve, Restaurant Man & Others), Sean Watkinson (Paul, The Man & Others), Adelina Mitchell (Alexi Darling, Mimi’s Mother & Others)
* Really good phone boot of the closing night performance. A few scenes/lines not captured on video since they happened too far to the right of the seats, but full show. 15 second dropout when Alexi Darling calls the first time. As usual, the dark scenes are pretty dark, but I'd still say this was a great capture of such a small, intimate venue. Video includes closing night speech and hugs from the director and cast. Includes video, Audio (Tracked and Untracked), cast photos and program.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 | StarCuffedJeans | MP4 (HD) 3.62gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jahir L Hipps (Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Matthew Bautista (Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), Yz Jasa (Alexi Darling)
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 (1) | mynewfavoriteday | MP4 (HD) 8.29gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jaylon Crump (u/s Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Matthew Bautista (Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), YZ Jasa (Alexi Darling)
* Excellent 4K capture of the 25th Anniversary Farewell tour from the left mezzanine. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and closeups. There are multiple head obstructions on the right side of the stage that are seen in a number of the scenes and songs but it is filmed around as best as possible when affected, and there are numerous instances of coverups caused by latecomers and ushers that are mostly seen through the first minutes of each act. Most notably, Light My Candle is audio only and the first 40 seconds of Seasons of Love is blacked out as an audience member tripped and knocked into my seat, and the audio during this moment has been replaced by audio from a separate performance. The sound is excellent. Includes playbill scans.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | February 2022 (2) | mynewfavoriteday | MP4 (HD) 4.99gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Márquez), Shafiq Hicks (Tom Collins), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Carlina Parker (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Thomas Purvis (u/s Benjamin Coffin III), Lexi Greene (Mrs. Cohen), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #1), Jahir L Hipps (Mr. Jefferson/Seasons of Love Soloist #2), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon), Christopher Montalvo (s/w Paul), James Schoppe (Steve), YZ Jasa (Alexi Darling)
* Excellent 4K capture of Carlina as Joanne and Thomas as Benny. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and incredible closeups from the right mezzanine. Carlina was incredible and played a softer side of Joanne, and Thomas was fantastic as Benny. Due to technical issues, Act One is blacked out until Today 4 U right before Angel's entrance, but audio is included. There are some extremely rare obstructions at the very bottom left of the screen whenever the action happens on the very side of the stage, a couple of short dropouts for latecomers during Act Two, and a few instances of dropouts while the camera wandered. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | March 2022 | juniper47 | MP4 (4K) 19.52gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Carlina Parker (u/s Mimi Márquez), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Jahir L Hipps (u/s Tom Collins), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Elizabeth Adabale (u/s Joanne Jefferson), Jarred Bedgood (Benjamin Coffin III), Makenzie Rivera (Mark's Mom and others), Jaylon Crump (u/s Christmas Caroler, Mr. Jefferson, Pastor and others), Analise Rios (u/s Mrs. Jefferson, Woman with Bags, Alexi Darling, Roger's Mom and others), Stephen Rochet Lopez (Gordon, The Man, Mr. Grey and others), James Schoppe (Steve, Man with Squeegee, a Waiter and others), Mathew Bautista (Paul and others), Thomas Purvis (s/w Ensemble and others)
* Filmed in 4K (released as 1080p and 4K). A handful of short drop-outs due to latecomers and people constantly coming and going through the door nearby, but nothing too extensive. Minor obstruction from a head in lower portion of frame in wide shots only in Act 1 (that person moved for Act 2). Great performance featuring some understudies including Elizabeth Adable's fantastic debut as Joanne!
RENT | 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour | March 2022 | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 2.68gb
Cast: JT Wood (Mark Cohen), Coleman Cummings (Roger Davis), Jahir L. Hipps (u/s Tom Collins), Jerred Bedgood (Benjamin Coffin III), Javon King (Angel Schunard), Aiyana Smash (Mimi Marquez), Rayla Garske (Joanne Jefferson), Lyndie Moe (Maureen Johnson), Mathew Bautista (Paul, Ensemble), Elizabeth Adabale (SOL soloist, Ensemble), Yz Jasa (Alexi Darling, ensemble), Tommy Kaiser (Gordon, Ensemble), James Schoppe (Steve, Ensemble), Jaylon Crump (SOL solist, ensemble)
* Terrible, fuzzy, unfocused video, but for Rentheads, we're totally used to this, right? Whole show included and action followed well, but not in focus. Audio is clean, although there can be some talking from noisy neighbors heard throughout. Includes Video, Audio (tracked and untracked), and Digital playbill pages.
RENT | Paper Mill Playhouse | June 2023 | bikinibottomday | MP4 (4K) 10.56gb
Cast: Zachary Noah Piser (Mark Cohen), Matt Rodin (Roger Davis), Alisa Melendez (Mimi Márquez), Olivia Lux (Angel Schunard), Terrance Johnson (Tom Collins), Mackenzie Meadows (Maureen Johnson), Leana Rae Concepcion (Joanne Jefferson), Jordan Barrow (Benjamin Coffin III), Lauren Alexandria (Soloist / Mark’s Mom), Rickens Anantua (Christmas Caroler / Pastor), Andrew Faria (Steve / Waiter), Sami Ma (Alexi Darling / Mrs. Jefferson / Roger’s Mom), Adriana Medina Santiago (Mimi’s Mom), Liam Pearce (Gordon), Michael Schimmele (Paul / Mr. Jefferson)
* Great 4K capture of this new production! Some wandering and unfocusing throughout, more so in Act One than in Act Two. Some heads are visible on the wider shots but never obstruct anything. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source.
RENT | Kennedy Center | July 2023 (1) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 4.82gb
Cast: Jimmie Herrod (Angel), Myles Frost (Benny), Awa Sal Secka (Joanne), Andrew Barth Feldman (Mark), Ali Stroker (Maureen), Lorna Courtney (Mimi), Alex Boniello (Roger), Terrance Johnson (Collins), Ted Guzman (Ensemble), Zach Fike Hodgers (Ensemble), Quynh-My Luu (Ensemble), Nova Payton (Ensemble)
* Halfway obstructed wide-shot phone boot from a few rows from the stage. Incredible performances from all involved (except Myles, who messes up almost every line). New orchestrations of Rent with a full symphonic orchestra. Great audio.
RENT | Kennedy Center | July 2023 (2) | TheatreCouple14 | MP4 (HD) 5.76gb
Cast: Jimmie Herrod (Angel), Myles Frost (Benny), Awa Sal Secka (Joanne), Andrew Barth Feldman (Mark), Ali Stroker (Maureen), Lorna Courtney (Mimi Márquez), Alex Boniello (Roger), Terrance Johnson (Collins), Ted Guzman, Zach Fike Hodgers, Quynh-My Luu, Nova Payton (Ensemble
* No obstructions, very minimal washout. Wide-shot phone boot from mid-orchestra. Much better than my other Rent In Concert video. Amazing crowd, very long applauses. Cast seems to know their lines and music better, but still a few missed. Mics sometimes come on a second late.
RENT | Sacramento Music Circus | August 2023 | Ostarion | MP4 (HD) 10.66gb
Cast: Jake Bentley Young (Mark Cohen), Dan DeLuca (Roger Davis), Samantha Pauly (Mimi Márquez), Esteban Suero (Angel Dumott Schunard), Jordan Barbour (Tom Collins), Teal Wicks (Maureen Johnson), Amma Osei (Joanne Jefferson), Gerald Caesar (Benjamin Coffin III), Brittany Rose Hammond (Mark's Mother and others), Jacob Tischler (Steve, Mr. Grey and others), Elizabeth Adabale (Mrs. Jefferson, Mimi's Mother and others), Randy Castillo (Mr. Jefferson, Gordon, Rodney and others), Paola V. Hernández (Alexi Darling, Roger's Mother and others), J. Savage (Paul, Waiter and others), Treston Javon Henderson (The Man, Pastor and others)
* Mediocre but complete capture. Edited to reduce visual noise and harsh colors, but the quality is not great and spotlight washout is still harsh in some scenes. Occasional dropouts due to actors and crew passing by, especially in act 2. Shot around a shoulder which often occupies large chunks of the screen and blocks some of the action.