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Adam Leiva, JoeJoe McKinney, and Luc Clopton in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

William C. of Stage and Cinema had some thoughts about Rent

“VIVA LA VIE CHANCE”

“extraordinarily well-cast”

“the characters are all well-lived-in and the troupe’s chemistry shines with love, giving us many compelling moments”

“Director Matthew McCray has assembled a group of very talented and young actors with kinetic energy that dazzles”

“fantastic costumes by Bradley Allen Lock”

“entire cast looked stunning on stage”

“This is a production that is rich in emotional expressions.”

“In dance, character, and voice Lena Ceja is a revelation as Mimi”

“The iridescent Leiva as Angel was a source of light throughout.”

“Ripley gives a performance as JoAnne that makes the character rival Mr. Clopton’s Mark as the glue that holds the show together — her voice is sonorous and her stage presence strong — the great duet with Clopton, “Tango: Maureen,” is a standout.”

“electrifying chemistry”

“portrayal of the incredible fear of death, the joys of new love, and the loss of creative spaces”

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