Will Chase in Rent- Page 4
Will Chase in Rent
dmb_rent
Leading Actor Joined: 10/26/05
#75re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 4:27pmBut if this is all true, why have they kept him on for so long? Are there contracts year to year? I don't know anything about that. Is it just us crazy Rentheads that don't care for him (although I thought he was decent, I mean...I didn't dislike him) --- because if it was a general dislike for him, surely they would have cast somebody else by now?
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#76re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 4:45pmI am SOOO excited that Will Chase is coming on board as Rent. What prefect timing too with the interest the movie has raised. I haven't seen Rent in over a year because I felt it hasn't been in the best shape. Can't wait to go back and see it now.
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erinrebecca
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
#77re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 4:55pmdmb_rent, what it comes down to is that some people like Matt and some don't. It has been this way since he arrived at the Neder. He was very popular when he was with the Bennys, and he was a much better Mark back then. Generally, it's the people who have seen the show a lot and are sick of him that are playing the it's-time-for-matt-to-move-on tune. These actors aren't going to move on until they're damn well ready or until they find another job. TPTB are very happy with Matt. He's on an open contract which means that he can stay as long as he likes. Chances are good that he'll leave in a few months to pursue his own music again, and probably spend time planning his wedding. There is much that's good in the cast now and the addition of Will Chase will just magnify that.
#78re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 5:23pm
This sounds like a good fit. I am sure he will do great! I really enjoyed Jay Wilkinson but knowing Will's track record, he should make an excellent Roger.
But..bring back Norbert as Roger! (j/k)
Updated On: 11/30/05 at 05:23 PM
anne3
Stand-by Joined: 10/20/05
#79re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:08pm
orangeskittles- OK, I was just checking, I didn't mean to sound like a silly fangirl, but i think that's how marcusshouldbecollinsliekyesterday may have come off. thats all.
Back to the topic Will Chase seems like a good choice. I'm curious to see who else they will bring in as they are loosing like all their Rogers at once.
And as for Matt. I think his biggest problem is that people are jsut tired of him. He's been playing the role since he was 19. I'm sure even he's tired of it. But for the people who have consistently seen the show over the years, I think they are mainly jsut tired of him. I'm tired of him, even though I love him....
#80re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:10pmI think if HE weren't tired of it (honestly, it's understandable that he is), the audience wouldn't be tired of him. I'm not tired of HIM, I'm tired of his antics. But if he weren't being very obvious about his boredom, I wouldn't mind seeing him. If he were giving a good, honest, heartfelt performance, I would have no problem.
#81re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:12pm
I'm thinking I MIGHT see the show in mid/late december.
But I keep hearing the cast is terrible. Who will I be seeing? Will it be worth seeing it with whoever the cast will be at that point?
#82re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:15pm
The cast isn't terrible. In fact, I think most of the current cast is quite good. And, it's worth it just to see Josh Kobak. 
anne3
Stand-by Joined: 10/20/05
#83re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:33pm
The cast isn't terrible. Josh Kobak is a great Roger, my favorite. Some like Matt others dont... Everyone I know who has seen her loves Antonique. Kenna is coming back and is by all acounts fantastic. As I said earlier I think DMonroe and Justin are fantastic. Ava is better than others, although not my favorite. And Destan realy isn't that bad, I just hate seeing the much better Collins in the ensamble.
here's the full cast list ala Misty at cb
Current RENT Broadway Cast (last updated 11/28/2005)
Roger Davis: Joshua Kobak (11/28-12/24)
Mark Cohen: Matt Caplan
Tom Collins: Destan Owens
Benjamin Coffin III: D'Monroe
Joanne Jefferson: Merle Dandridge (until 11/20; Kenna Ramsey returns 12/5)
Angel Schunard: Justin Johnston
Mimi Marquez: Antonique Smith
Maureen Johnson: Ava Gaudet
Mark's mom and others: Nicolette Hart (until 12/18/2005)
Christmas caroler, Mr. Jefferson, a pastor, and others: Marcus Paul James
Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others: Frenchie Davis
Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others: Colin Hanlon (until 12/11)
Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others: Enrico Rodriguez (Robin de Jesus joins the cast 12/1)
Paul, a cop, and others: Shaun Earl
Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others: Mayumi Ando
SWINGS
Karmine Alers
Owen Johnston II
Crystal Monee Hall
Philip Dorian McAdoo
Moeisha McGill
Jay Wilkison (until 12/16)
the only addition to that I believe is Haven is coming in as Mark's Mom to replace Nicolette.
Updated On: 11/30/05 at 06:33 PM
Stand-by Joined: 12/31/69
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#85re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:43pm
I'm so confused about how the Rent casting works. Half the people in the ensemble seem to be people who have actually played the role...and now they've been demoted back to ensemble.
Like Karmine Alers...hasn't she been in this dang show since it opened or something? I thought she WAS Mimi, not the understudy...
#86re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:45pm
She used to be Mimi, but now she's a swing again. She's been all over the place.
I don't get it either.
#87re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 7:07pm
"I feel so bad for Bythesword...."
Oh the irony of it all. haha I do remember her saying someone would have to force her to watch the stage show again...
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#88re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 8:23pmI saw Jay and Karmine as Roger and Mimi last Sat night and I was blown away. Its good to see excellent understudies and swings. Anyway, I read somewhere that they make more money being swings than having set roles. Any truth to that?
C is for Company
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/16/05
#89re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 9:28pmWell no more merle, shes gone. Its frenchie alternating with somebody else till whoknowswhen. Im so excited for will chase, it makes me stop being sad that jay is leaving cause he is my favorite roger, granted I have seen only him 2 times and cary 2 times
Marguerite Chauvelin
Broadway Star Joined: 7/19/05
#90re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 9:30pmNiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!! I heart Will!
If Percy Blakeney were in Les Mis....
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
#91re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 10:07pmKarmine wanted to become a swing because it gives her more time to focus on her new CD.
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
erinrebecca
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
#92re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 10:49pmHow exactly does being a swing give her more time to focus on her cd? Not to mention that her cd is already completed and out. That makes no sense.
anne3
Stand-by Joined: 10/20/05
#93re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 10:57pm
What no one realy wants to admit is that Karmine is just too old to play that part anymore. However her family was very close to Jonathon so I don't think they want to just get rid of her. She was his first choice for the part. Either her or Yaz has pretty much always been in the cast. Plus no one seems to remember how she was out an aweful lot in the spring due to vocal issues. That's when we first heard that she was getting the role until Oct. and then six months as a swing. That being said she is a solid swing. And while I loved Diana Kaarina, at least Karmine will actually go in in lead roles.
And that does specify that Merle left on the 20th. No one realy has the role right now. It's being covered by Frenchie and Crystal until Kenna is ready on the 5th.
#94re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:02pm
Wait, so is Diana not in the show anymore?
I can never keep this stuff straight; I really like her.
anne3
Stand-by Joined: 10/20/05
#95re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:04pmNo she left last week. She was brought in when Karmine jumped up to Mimi in January, so went Karmine went back down she was pushed aside. I only saw her as Mark's Mom, adn I thought she was great, but not realy right for Rent. I would have realy liked to see her in a bigger part but she never went on as Mimi and only went on as Maureen a handfull of times. I hope she finds something soon that is a better refelction of her talent.
#96re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:10pmI saw her as Eponine a few years ago; she's very talented.
anne3
Stand-by Joined: 10/20/05
#97re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:17pmO I agree with you. I saw her as Mark's Mom three times. And I thought she did alot with what she was given. I also saw her in a reading of Womyn in Three, but she had a small part there too. I realy hope to see her in the future in something else.
SayitSomehow
Featured Actor Joined: 11/1/05
#98re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:24pm
I'm not sure. I saw Will Chase as Radames in Aida and was rather dissapointed. He had what sounded like a country western tone to his voice and he just wasn't able to do anything with the big numbers, he fell so short. I've never heard him in anything else though.
Updated On: 11/30/05 at 11:24 PM
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
#99re: Will Chase in Rent
Posted: 11/30/05 at 11:45pm
everyone is entitled to their opinion but if you were disappointed in Will perhaps he wasn't feeling well that night and he NEVER misses a show if he can help it, so you may have caught him on an off night.... i did Miss Saigon for many months, years actually, with Will and he is AMAZING...consistant and strong and brilliant, 150% every show..i can say they same for his peformance in Full Monty(and Aida)...so moving and wonderful..i, for one, am tired of seeing Will follow in everyone else's footsteps...meaning adam and patrick...OVERALL he is a better performer than either of them..THIS IS MY OPINION so don't anyone go bashing me...i like adam and patrick too...but Will is still undiscovered as far as i am concerened...Lennon wasn't the best showcase for any of them including Will...too bad...Will needs a BRAND NEW show and he will win a Tony...=) can you tell i think he is great!?
besides the fact that he and his wife are amazing human BEANS!!! =)
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