‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen

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All three outlets—Deadline, Variety, and The Guardian—focus on Matarazzo's casting and the significance of the revival. However, Deadline emphasizes the "Alive & Urgent" theme of the production, while Variety highlights Matarazzo's…

Rebecca Rubin· May 19, 2026 · 7:00 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen

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Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark Cohen in the upcoming West End revival of 'Rent.' The production, celebrating the musical's 30th anniversary, is set to begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in September. Additional casting details for the main characters have yet to be announced.

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▪Gaten Matarazzo is best known for his role as Dustin Henderson in 'Stranger Things.'
▪'Rent' is a rock musical created by Jonathan Larson that explores the lives of young artists in New York's East Village during the HIV/AIDS crisis.
▪The revival will be directed by Luke Sheppard, known for his work on '& Juliet' and 'Paddington.'

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▪ Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo to make West End debut in Rent revival — World news | The Guardian
▪ Breaking Baz: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo Will Lead “Alive & Urgent” Revival Of Landmark Musical ‘Rent’ Into London’s West End This Fall — Deadline

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Home Legit News May 19, 2026 12:00am PT ‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour 16 hours ago Broadway’s Bobby Darin Musical ‘Just In Time’ Recoups $12.5 Million Investment 17 hours ago ‘Michael’ Surpasses $700 Million Globally, ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Nears $550 Million Milestone 2 days ago See All Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark Cohen in the West End revival of “Rent.” The rock musical, which is returning to the stage in honor of its 30th anniversary, will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in September.

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