San Diego Musical Theatre presents, Jonathan Larson's Shaun steps into the role of Angel Dumat Schunard!
The show runs June 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, July 5, 6, 7 – at 8:00 p.m. June 24, July 1, 8 – at 2:00 p.m.
Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Directed by Ron Kellum Musical Directed by Don Le Masters Choreography by Courtney Corey
The musical RENT, inspired by Puccini's La Boheme, is a joyous, breathtaking and often heartbreaking musical that celebrates a community of young artists in downtown New York looking for love and success and struggling to make their mark on the world. The most honored musical since A Chorus Line in 1976, RENT is only the fifth musical to ever win both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical. Critics have called RENT “the best thing that has happened to the Broadway musical in a long time!” RENT captures the heart and spirit of a generation. Recommended for Mature Audiences – adult themes and language
Gwen Stewart between
Justin Johnston & Adam Pascal
From the San Diego Musical Theatre Facebook Fan Page: "SDMT is proud to announce that Gwen Stewart will reprise the role she created in the original Broadway company of RENT, including introducing the solo vocals for the musical's central theme song, "Seasons of Love.”
The cast will also feature Dylan Hunter as Mark, and Casey O’Farrell as Roger, along with Shaun Tuazon (Angel), Loren Smith (Collins), Desmond Newson (Benny), Katy Harvey (Maureen), Nicole Tillman (Joanne), Domonique Paton (Mimi), Marisha Castle (Alexi), J.D. Driskill (Gordon), Charles Westley Patmon Jr (Mr. J), Cordell Mosteller (Paul), Leslie Tammone (Mrs. Cohen) and Tom Vendafreddo (Steve)."
Pat Launer - Center Stage: "The one notable and exceptional local is Shaun Tuazon as the angelic drag queen, Angel. This is a high-energy, praiseworthy production, with top-notch singing and a first-rate band. The rented set is outstanding, as is Ron Kellum’s direction." http://www.jazz88.org/centerStage.php
Review by Rob Appel, San Diego Theatre Reviews: "Popular, local singer-actor Shaun Tuazon (as a snappy, you-go-girl, Angel) - is remembered recently for his bombastic, coming-out performance in "Deconstruction of a Drag Queen" at the 10th Ave Theatre - now, here in RENT, Shaun Tuazon just continues to get better and better..." http://sdtheatrereviews.com/columnists.php?coumnId=1 (scroll down)