Rent (Original Soundtrack of the Fox Live Television Event)

From executive producers Marc Platt (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Grease: Live, La La Land, Wicked), along with the estate of writer/composer Jonathan Larson comes Fox Live s next live musical spectacular, the groundbreaking, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT. The television adaptation will be broadcast live on Sunday, January 27 from the historic Fox Studios in Los Angeles with the original Tony Award nominated director of the Broadway production, Michael Greif, overseeing stage direction and Alex Rudzinski (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Grease: Live) serving as the live television director. The exciting and varied cast includes actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens (Second Act, Grease: Live), Emmy nominee and Tony Award winner Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Hamilton), R&B/Pop superstar Mario (EMPIRE), recording artist Tinashe, actress Kiersey Clemons (Hearts Beat Loud), singer/songwriter Jordan Fisher(Hamilton, 2017 winner of Dancing with the Stars), newcomer and singer/songwriter Brennin Hunt (Nashville), and performer Valentina (RuPaul s Drag Race). Additionally, Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) will perform the iconic solo from "Seasons of Love" and join the ensemble. RENT is a re-imagining of Puccini's "La Bohème" set in New York City s gritty East Village. The musical tells the unforgettable story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, writer/composer Jonathan Larson s tour de force continues to offer an inspiring message of hope and friendship.