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