NewsPHOTO CALL: Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Reunite at Town HallAnthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, who co-starred in the original Broadway production, film adaptation and recent tour of Rent, reunited for a concert at New York's Town Hall on Jan. 10.
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Krissie Fullerton
January 11, 2011
The concert, titled Adam & Anthony Live, featured solo sets, duets, and Rent songs intermixed rock-and-roll hits all accompanied by a full band.
Adam Pascal is a Tony nominee for his portrayal of Roger in the 1996 musical Rent. He has also appeared in Aida and Cabaret on Broadway and in the star-studded concert cast of Chess in London. Pascal has also released three solo recordings: "Blinding Light," "Model Prisoner" and "Civilian."
Anthony Rapp created the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway and London productions of Rent as well as the film adaptation. Rapp has also been seen on Broadway in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Six Degrees of Separation and Precious Sons. His film credits include roles in "A Beautiful Mind," "Adventures in Babysitting" and "Dazed and Confused".
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