Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo to make West End debut in Rent revival
Gaten Matarazzo, known for his role in Stranger Things, will make his West End debut in a revival of the musical Rent this autumn. The production, directed by Luke Sheppard, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera. Rent will begin performances at the Duke of York’s theatre in London on September 26, featuring themes of inclusion and the challenges of artistic life.
- ▪Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark in the revival of Rent.
- ▪The production is directed by Luke Sheppard and celebrates the musical's 30th anniversary.
- ▪Rent will open at the Duke of York’s theatre in London on September 26.
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Gaten Matarazzo, who will make his West End debut in a revival of Rent this autumn. Photograph: Victoria StevensView image in fullscreenGaten Matarazzo, who will make his West End debut in a revival of Rent this autumn. Photograph: Victoria StevensStageStranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo to make West End debut in Rent revivalA ‘thrillingly fresh’ 30th-anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s musical will open at the Duke of York’s theatre in London, directed by Luke SheppardChris WiegandTue 19 May 2026 10.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Pulitzer prize-winning musical Rent will return to London this autumn in a 30th-anniversary production starring Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo in his West End debut.The rock opera, based on Puccini’s La Bohème and set in New York’s East…
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