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RENT in Concert
2026 U.S. Tour
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Osterhout Concert Theater
Anderson Center for the Performing Arts
Binghamton University
This performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.
ACT I (70 minutes)
“Overture” performed by Orchestra
“Tune Up A” performed by Mark, Roger
“Tune Up B” performed by Mark, Roger, Collins, Benny
“Rent” performed by Full Company
“Christmas Bells #1” performed by Ensemble
“You Okay, Honey” performed by Angel, Collins
“Tune Up – Reprise" performed by Mark, Roger
“One Song Glory” performed by Roger
“Light My Candle” performed by Mimi, Roger
“Today For You A” performed by Collins, Roger, Mark, Angel
“Today For You B” performed by Angel
“You’ll See” performed by Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins, Angel
“Tango Maureen” performed by Joanne, Mark
“Support Group” performed by Company
“Out Tonight” performed by Mimi
“Another Day” performed by Mimi, Roger, Company
“Will I” performed by Company
“Santa Fe" performed by Collins, Angel, Mark
“I’ll Cover You” performed by Angel, Collins
“Christmas Bells” performed by Company
“Over the Moon” performed by Maureen
“La Vie Boheme/I Should Tell You” performed by Company, Mimi, Roger
-INTERMISSION (20 minutes)
ACT II (50 minutes)
“Seasons of Love A” performed by Company
“Happy New Year A” performed by Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne
“Voice Mail #4” performed by Ensemble
“Happy New Year B” performed by Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne, Benny
“Take Me Or Leave Me” performed by Maureen, Joanne
“Seasons of Love B” performed by Company
“Without You” performed by Roger, Mimi
“Contact” performed by Company
“I’ll Cover You Reprise” performed by Collins, Company
“Halloween” performed by Mark
“Goodbye Love” performed by Company
“What You Own” performed by Roger, Mark
“Finale A” performed by Company
“Your Eyes" performed by Roger
“Finale B” performed by Company
Concert Production Credits
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil
Dramaturg, Lynn Thomson
Orchestrations by Sean O’Loughlin
RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway
by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon, and New York Theatre Workshop.
RENT in Concert is created and produced by AMP Worldwide. This production of RENT in Concert is licensed by Music Theatre International.
Sara Brians, Director
Heidi Joosten, Conductor
Symphonic accompaniment by Contemporaneous
STARRING
Kris Carrasco singing the songs of Angel
Ruchir Khazanchi singing the songs of Benny
Candice Woods singing the songs of Joanne
Tommy Kaiser singing the songs of Mark
Alex Lugo singing the songs of Maureen
Jasiana Caraballo singing the songs of Mimi
Ben Cherington singing the songs of Roger
Terrance Lamont singing the songs of Tom Collins
ENSEMBLE
Chachi Delgado · Joseph DePietro · Rodney McKinner · Nisa Mercado · Leonay Reina
CONTEMPORANEOUS MEMBERS
Ben Goldstein, violin I
Tiani Butts, violin I
Daniel Constant, violin I
Miguel Calleja, violin II
Justus Ross, violin II
Dudley Raine IV, viola I
Hannah Selin, viola II
Helen Newby, cello I
Jordan Bartow, cello II
Pat Swoboda, electric bass
Eileen Mack, clarinet
Grant Abelson, horn
Hugh Ash, trumpet
Daniel Linden, trombone
Milena Gligic, keyboard
Violetta Norrie, harp
Adam Holmes, drums
Neil Beckmann, guitar
Tim Hommowun, flute/oboe
TOUR STAFF
Aaron Quintana, Tour Manager
Grace Griffin, Production Stage Manager
Mario Alonso, Audio Engineer
Sebastian Villota, Audio Engineer
James Ecton, Merchandise Manager
SPECIAL THANKS
Sammi Cannold, Consultant
Sean O’Loughlin, Orchestrations
Dylan Mattingly, Contemporaneous
Adam Deremer, MTI
Peter Dunn, Casting Consultant
Scott McRae, Janan Music
Diane Burrell
Road Rebel
LuxBus
Sunny Trails
TriState Coaches
One Heart Collective, Merchandise
Solotech AV Technologies
About
An ensemble of stellar vocalists and instrumentalists comes together to share the
iconic music of RENT like never before. This symphonic take on Jonathan Larson’s beloved musical encompasses
the full score of the show, including favorites like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,”
and “Take Me or Leave Me.”
Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the
Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates
with audiences of all ages.
Based loosely on Puccini's La Bohème, Jonathan Larson's RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians
struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side, under the shadow
of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives
of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through
performance art while her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth
the trouble. Benny has sold out his bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income
and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like
an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams,
loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.
Biographies
SARA BRIANS (Director)
Sara Brians is an award-winning director and choreographer passionate about developing
new musicals and directing and choreographing revivals. Her Broadway credits include
Matilda, Billy Elliot, White Christmas, The Hills of California, 42nd Street, The
Terms of My Surrender, and After the Night and the Music. Regional directing credits include Waitress, Rock of Ages, Godspell, Cabaret, and Matilda, with choreography credits including White Christmas, Anything Goes, Mary Poppins, Sunset Boulevard, Guys and Dolls, Shrek,
Jesus Christ Superstar, and Spring Awakening. Sara has also directed and choreographed numerous concerts, industrials, and entertainment
events worldwide, including additional choreography for Born to Dance (Princess Cruise Line), and has worked with institutions such as the Radio City Rockettes,
The Kennedy Center, New York City Center Encores!, Goodspeed Opera House, The 5th
Avenue Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, and Theatre Aspen. She holds a B.A. in Cultural
Anthropology from Hunter College and is an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre
at the University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre. sarabrians.com
JASIANA CARABALLO (Mimi)
Jasiana Caraballo is a Chicago native and is thrilled to go back Out Tonight! Recent credits include RENT in Concert (Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Pump Up the Volume (The Hudson Theatres), Cindy & the Disco Ball (Garry Marshall Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (La Mirada Theatre), and Dogman: The Musical (National Tour). Jasiana is grateful for every role that allows her to explore a
character’s heart and journey and is continually inspired by the communities each
show creates. She extends heartfelt thanks to her teams at Aperture Talent and Rothman
Andres Entertainment and sends endless love to her family and loved ones, whose support
grounds and uplifts her every day. Welcome to the show—let’s measure this night in
love!
KRIS CARRASCO (Angel)
Kris Carrasco is a Latino sensation (and American menace), and this performance marks
their National Tour debut. Off-Broadway credits include House of Telescopes (Off-Broadway), with regional credits such as Chasing Rainbows (World Premiere) and Tuck Everlasting (directed by Broadway’s Joe Barros), along with numerous new musical workshops and
readings in New York City. Kris can also be heard on the studio cast recording of
SUEÑOS: Our American Musical, currently in development for Broadway and streaming now. To everyone with a dream—never
give up. Thank you to DGRW, Penn State University, the radical power of queer friendship,
and every mentor past and present. This performance is dedicated to brothers Nathan,
Joseph, and Alex, and to the Black and Brown Queer and Trans community. Instagram: @KrisDCarrasco
BEN CHERINGTON (Roger)
Ben Cherington is honored to be performing alongside this company. Previous national
tours include Parade and Les Misérables. Other favorite credits include Sweet Smell of Success (MasterVoices, Jazz at Lincoln Center), A Christmas Carol, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Pittsburgh CLO), Jesus Christ Superstar (ACT of Connecticut), and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Clinton Showboat Theatre). Endless gratitude for all the places and people Ben calls
home. BFA Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
CHACHI DELGADO (Ensemble)
Chachi Delgado is excited to return to RENT in Concert. An Afro-Latino artist originally from the Bay Area, his credits include
the 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert of In the Heights (directed by KO), multiple productions of Mystic Pizza (Paper Mill Playhouse; Riverside Theater), and regional productions of My Fair Lady, Choir Boy, Evita, Fun Home, A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, Follies, and Hello, Dolly!. Television and film credits include Loop (Disney+), Freaky Tales (Lionsgate), and commercials for McDonald’s and Toyota. Chachi was also a choreographer
and dancer for the video game NBA 2K25. Big shout-out to Korsa Musical Theater, dear friends, big family, and Whole Artist
Management. Dropout 20.
JOSEPH DEPIETRO (Ensemble)
Joseph DePietro is an actor, singer, director, and teaching artist based in New York
City. Broadway and tour credits include The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway / National Tour), with television appearances on Law & Order. Select regional and concert credits include The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical (The Kennedy Center), Altar Boyz, Hair, Jersey Boys, Ragtime, and 1776. Joseph is passionate about his work with Co_Lab Theater Group, which uses theatre
to provide artistic and social outlets for individuals with developmental disabilities.
His favorite role to date is uncle to the best nephews and niece imaginable. josephdepietro.com | Instagram: @josephdepietro
TOMMY KAISER (Mark)
Tommy Kaiser is over the moon to be touring with RENT in Concert following his recent performance with the San Diego Symphony. He is also
an alum of the RENT 25th Anniversary National Tour (Swing, u.s. Mark, u.s. Roger). Additional credits
include Frozen (Hans), Jersey Boys (Swing, u.s. Frankie Valli), and In Pieces: A New Musical (Featured Artist). Endless gratitude to Ally Taylor Artists, Zuri Agency, the RENT
in Concert team, and his friends and family for their boundless support. Instagram: @tommykaiser_
HEIDI JOOSTEN (Music Director, Conductor)
Heidi Joosten is a Jeff Award–winning music director, composer, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist,
and educator who has contributed to more than 125 theatrical, comedic, and concert
productions worldwide since 2014. Her live-to-picture and concert credits include
The Witcher in Concert (Music Director/Conductor), Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert (1st National and 20th Anniversary Tours), Naruto: The Symphonic Experience, Labyrinth in Concert, Barbie: Live in Concert (Hollywood Bowl; Royal Albert Hall), Tokyo Ghoul: 10th Anniversary Concert, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Chicago highlights include Children of Eden (Broadway in Chicago), Assassins (Theo Ubique), American Psycho and Alice By Heart (Kokandy Productions), Beauty and the Beast (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Don’t Quit Your Daydream (The Second City), Grease (Drury Lane Theatre), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert (Elgin Symphony). Her award-winning classical and educational works have been performed
across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. She holds degrees in composition from
UW–Eau Claire and CCPA and is a member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild. heidijoosten.com | Instagram: @heidijoosten
RUCHIR KHAZANCHI (Benny)
Ruchir Khazanchi is an actor, writer, and musician originally from Omaha, NE. As a
songwriter, he is currently working on his debut EP, True American, and his writing
projects have been semifinalists for both the National Musical Theatre Conference
and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre Conference. Theatre credits include
Dolly: A True Original Musical (Fisher Center for Performing Arts), Once (Syracuse Stage), Legally Blonde (Paramount Aurora), Mister Dickens’ Hat (Northlight Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Opera of Chicago), The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (TheatreSquared), Guards at the Taj (Chester Theatre Company), The Apple Tree (Porchlight Music Theatre), Heaven Is a Place in the Sky (The Tank), Something in the Game (American Music Theatre Project), Kiss (Haven Chicago), and Māyā (Symphony Space). Film credits include The Becomers (Dark Star Pictures) and Thumb (Weed Road Pictures / Bluestone Entertainment). He is represented by Lohne/Graham
Management and is a Northwestern Theatre alum. Many thanks to friends, family, and
teachers. ruchirkhazanchi.com | Instagram: @ruchir.khazanchi
TERRANCE LAMONT (Tom Collins)
Terrance Lamont is overjoyed to be reprising his dream role with RENT in Concert. His performance credits include RENT (The Muny; The Kennedy Center; Paper Mill Playhouse), Bhangin’ It (La Jolla Playhouse), and Dreamgirls (National and International Tours). He sends much love to his friends and family
for their unending support. Instagram: @TerranceLmnt
ALEX LUGO (Maureen)
Alex Lugo (they/them) is a Black, queer, and nonbinary artist from Miami, FL. They
have been seen on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning Hadestown, as Toby on HBO Max’s And Just Like That, and on The Late Late Show with James Corden. For my family—Adreanna, Ben, and TNB2S+ pioneers—with endless gratitude to the DGRW
team. alexmlugo.com | Instagram: @alexmarialugo
RODNEY MCKINNER (Ensemble)
Rodney McKinner is originally from Memphis, TN, and discovered his passion for singing
and performing at a young age. He earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University
of Oklahoma in 2023 and later completed two contracts as a lead vocalist with Royal
Caribbean International, performing in more than 25 countries worldwide. He extends
heartfelt thanks to his friends, family, teachers, and his agents at Henderson Hogan
for their constant support. Instagram: @rodney.mckinner
NISA MERCADO (Ensemble)
Nisa Mercado is thrilled to be back with AMP Worldwide for RENT in Concert. Her favorite credits include The Wiz (Virginia Repertory Theatre) and A Chorus Line (Virginia Theatre Festival). She attended Shenandoah Conservatory, where she earned
her BFA in Musical Theatre, and sends heartfelt thanks to her wife, mom, grandparents,
and friends for their endless love and support.
LEONAY REINA (Ensemble)
Leonay Reina is thrilled to be a part of RENT in Concert on Tour! Off-Broadway: Little Miss Sunshine (Second Stage Theatre). Regional: EVITA (American Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare Theater Company), Because of Winn-Dixie (Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Delaware Theater Company). Film/TV: Good Funk (dir. Adam Kritzer), Nicki (Freeform, unreleased). Other Credits: 9 to 5 (Doralee Rhodes), She Loves Me (Ilona), Pippin (Leading Player). Pace BFA Musical Theater. @leonayreina
CANDICE WOODS (Joanne)
Candice Marie Woods is thrilled to join RENT in Concert as Joanne. Broadway and National Tour credits include 1776 (Revival), Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, The Book of Mormon, Nice Work
If You Can Get It, Catch Me If You Can, Hairspray, Women on the Verge of a Nervous
Breakdown, and Dirty Dancing. International performances include Dreamgirls (Korean Tour) and Let’s Broadway Camerata (Brazil). Regional credits include Waitress (Pioneer Theatre Company), Trouble in Mind (Dallas Theater Center), and Smokey Joe’s Café (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse). On screen, Candice has appeared on Law & Order and as a soloist for the Kennedy Center Honors honoring Berry Gordy.
CONTEMPORANEOUS
Contemporaneous is a New York City–based ensemble dedicated to bringing to life the
most transformative music of today through performances, commissions, recordings,
and educational programs. Described as “exact and detailed, but also lively and openly
dancing” by The New York Times and as “leading new music towards its better self”
by I Care If You Listen, the ensemble has premiered more than 200 new works and performed
at institutions including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Park Avenue Armory, Walt
Disney Concert Hall, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, PROTOTYPE Festival, Merkin Concert
Hall, MATA Festival, St. Ann’s Warehouse, and Bang on a Can. Contemporaneous has collaborated
with artists such as David Byrne, Donnacha Dennehy, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Dawn Upshaw,
and Julia Wolfe, and its recent performance of Stranger Love was named one of 2023’s “Best Classical Music Performances” by The New York Times.
Founded at Bard College in 2010, Contemporaneous has held residencies at Colgate University,
Hamilton College, City University of New York, the University of New Orleans, Williams
College, and Bard College, and is a federally tax-exempt nonprofit supported by a
dedicated community of listeners.
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL
Musical Theatre International is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies,
granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection
of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and
orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a
vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists, and
book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and
dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community, and school theatres
in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational
theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of
performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals
for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School
Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. www.mtishows.com
Student Stage Managers
The Anderson Center proudly launched a new initiative with the 2025-26 season to explore opportunities to offer Binghamton University students hands-on opportunities to learn alongside professional touring productions. For this performance, two student stage managers are working backstage alongside the touring team.
Chloe Zucker is so excited to participate in RENT in Concert. She is a sophomore majoring in theatre with a concentration in stage management here at Binghamton University. Binghamton Dept. of Theatre credits include Assistant Stage Manager for Sweat and Seussical, and the Stage Manager for the studio production, Sanni. This spring she is the stage manager for Chess. She hopes you enjoy the performance!
Jacob Rosof is a sophomore theatre major with a concentration in stage management. Credits at Binghamton University include Assistant Stage Manager for studio show Sanni (Spring '25) and The Balcony (Fall '25). He is currently serving as an ASM for Men On Boats. He is grateful to be working on this event.
