Question 1

Which real-life romance blossomed between two cast members from the original Broadway production?

Accepted Answer

Taye Diggs (Benny) and Idina Menzel (Maureen) fell in love while performing in the original Broadway cast and were married for 10 years before separating in 2013.

Question 2

How did Rosario Dawson's nervous audition actually land her the role of Mimi?

Accepted Answer

During her screen test, she was so nervous she could barely move her choreographed routine, but director Chris Columbus was so impressed he ran after her and cast her on the spot.

Question 3

What spontaneous rehearsal moment became part of 'The Tango Maureen' number?

Accepted Answer

The eyebrow lift and jacket toss were added because the actors were having fun during rehearsals, and director Chris Columbus liked it.

Question 4

Which award did Rent receive in 2006?

Accepted Answer

It won a Black Reel Award in 2006.

Question 5

What challenges do the bohemian characters face in New York City's East Village?

Accepted Answer

They strive for success and acceptance while enduring poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic.

Question 6

What real-life romance blossomed among the original Broadway cast members during the stage production of Rent?

Accepted Answer

Taye Diggs (Benny) and Idina Menzel (Maureen) fell in love while performing in the original Broadway cast and were married for 10 years before separating in 2013.

Question 7

How did director Chris Columbus cast Rosario Dawson as Mimi after her screen test?

Accepted Answer

Rosario Dawson was so nervous during her screen test that she barely moved, but Chris Columbus was so impressed he ran after her and cast her on the spot.

Question 8

Which original Broadway cast members reprised their roles in the film adaptation of Rent?

Accepted Answer

Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, and Anthony Rapp all played their original Broadway roles in the film.

Question 9

What spontaneous moment during rehearsals made it into the film's 'The Tango Maureen' scene?

Accepted Answer

The eyebrow lift and jacket toss in 'The Tango Maureen' were added because the actors were having fun during rehearsals and director Chris Columbus liked it.

Question 10

What award did Rent receive in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Rent won a Black Reel Award in 2006.

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