The show did not exactly go as planned, butRent Livewas still unforgettable for its stars.After Brennin Hunt, who played struggling musician Roger Davis, injured himself on Saturday, Fox opted to air footage of the dress rehearsal rather than a live performance. Only the final scenes of the show and big finale aired live, with Hunt’s bandaged foot (he broke his ankle) propped up on a chair.Despite the snafu — and the fact thatRent Livewasn’t really live — Vanessa Hudgens and other cast members reflected fondly on the experience once the cameras stopped rolling.“For real tho. It was an experience I’ll never forget,” Hudgens, 30,wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for mooing with me. Love you all @rentonfox.”Hudgens portrayed Maureen Johnson, the performance artist who sings showstopping numbers, including the duet “Take Me or Leave Me” and “Over the Moon.”The actress received high praise on social media, including from Broadway star Laura Benanti, who tweeted, “Y’all, @VanessaHudgens is hella talented.”Added Idina Menzel — who originated the role of Maureen and appeared in the finale of Sunday’s live show — “Just watched @VanessaHudgens absolutely kill it during take me or leave me. So proud of you Vanessa!”RELATED PHOTOS: See How the Cast ofRent LiveCompares to the Original Broadway Cast!Hudgens wasn’t the only cast member to use Instagram to reflect fondly on the television version ofJonathan Larson’s award-winning rock musical.Ray Mickshaw/FOXJordan Fisher — who starred as filmmaker Mark Cohen, Maureen’s ex — wrote on the platform, “Goodnight, Mark. It was so good getting to know you. Till next time.”Loosely based on the operaLa Boheme,Renttells the story of a group of New York City artists dealing with the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1989. Songs include “La Vie Bohème,” “Light My Candle,” ” The Tango Maureen,” “Will I,” “One Song Glory,” and “Today 4 U.”The cast also included Tinashe (Mimi), Brandon Victor Dixon (Tom Collins), Valentina (Angel), Kiersey Clemons (Joanne) and Mario (Benny), as well actors from the ensemble like Emerson Collins, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Keala Settle.
The show did not exactly go as planned, butRent Livewas still unforgettable for its stars.
After Brennin Hunt, who played struggling musician Roger Davis, injured himself on Saturday, Fox opted to air footage of the dress rehearsal rather than a live performance. Only the final scenes of the show and big finale aired live, with Hunt’s bandaged foot (he broke his ankle) propped up on a chair.
Despite the snafu — and the fact thatRent Livewasn’t really live — Vanessa Hudgens and other cast members reflected fondly on the experience once the cameras stopped rolling.
“For real tho. It was an experience I’ll never forget,” Hudgens, 30,wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for mooing with me. Love you all @rentonfox.”
Hudgens portrayed Maureen Johnson, the performance artist who sings showstopping numbers, including the duet “Take Me or Leave Me” and “Over the Moon.”
The actress received high praise on social media, including from Broadway star Laura Benanti, who tweeted, “Y’all, @VanessaHudgens is hella talented.”
Added Idina Menzel — who originated the role of Maureen and appeared in the finale of Sunday’s live show — “Just watched @VanessaHudgens absolutely kill it during take me or leave me. So proud of you Vanessa!”
RELATED PHOTOS: See How the Cast ofRent LiveCompares to the Original Broadway Cast!
Hudgens wasn’t the only cast member to use Instagram to reflect fondly on the television version ofJonathan Larson’s award-winning rock musical.
Ray Mickshaw/FOX
Jordan Fisher — who starred as filmmaker Mark Cohen, Maureen’s ex — wrote on the platform, “Goodnight, Mark. It was so good getting to know you. Till next time.”
Loosely based on the operaLa Boheme,Renttells the story of a group of New York City artists dealing with the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1989. Songs include “La Vie Bohème,” “Light My Candle,” ” The Tango Maureen,” “Will I,” “One Song Glory,” and “Today 4 U.”
The cast also included Tinashe (Mimi), Brandon Victor Dixon (Tom Collins), Valentina (Angel), Kiersey Clemons (Joanne) and Mario (Benny), as well actors from the ensemble like Emerson Collins, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Keala Settle.
source: people.com
