ANTHONY RAPP: Rent, Jonathan Larson, and His Illustrious Career

If there is one musical that has completely changed my life, it has got to be RENT. I know every lyric of every song, and has ALWAYS looked up to Anthony Rapp, who played Mark in the original cast as well as in the major motion picture. Today, I sit down with him to talk about it all: Rent, Jonathan Larson, his mom, and his success. It was definitely a pinch-me moment and I am so honored he took the time to be part of my show.

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[cookingartguy]

Excellent as always. If you've never seen the documentary "no day like today", about Jonathan Larson and the making of RENT, it is a must-see. Wonderful and tragic at the same time.

[TheToniBryce]

The RENTHEAD in me is going insane over this interview. Rent changed my life as an Actor. Whew! It makes me emotional just thinking about it. Thank you for this interview ❤

[willardmettlachson]

He’s just incredible, another amazing interview Matt…love always

[anneredmoon]

What a stellar interview with this icon! Anthony is one of the best and I enjoyed hearing more about his story. Seeing RENT in Chicago was a pivotal moment in my life, along with viewing the AIDS Memorial Quilt in person, and a haunting exhibit at Chicago's Armory of first-person testimonies of the human destruction from AIDS. This interview with Anthony Rapp brought back so many memories. I think I'll have to go watch RENT now for the 100th time.

[StephenHartHartTalks]

As an actor RENT, is and will always be my show! I saw it on Broadway a few years before getting my HIV diagnosis, and swear that knowing the show so well gave me the strength to know that I would survive. So good to see this interview with Anthony. x

[bakert]

Thank you for the great interview. I remember when Anthony came out in the Advocate. It took me until this year to see the movie Rent. I loved when they brought in the older performers of the musical. It was great to see Anthony Rapp. I didn’t realize the guy who wrote it died and so quickly after the started it. I am glad his mom saw him perform. I could tell from the interview that it was a great moment for him.

[camilaaguilar]

jon's work, but more specifically RENT, is a huge inspiration for me, and anthony's rapp performance made me fall in love w musical theatre, he's an icon!!!!

[josephtedrick]

What’s great about this interview is how humble he is about getting the role of a lifetime. Perseverance is a theme among your videos Matt. Keep up your Great work.

[paysonmeistrich]

I love Anthony Rapp!! Can't wait to see him in the new Mozart musical in London. Anyone going?? It's 11/16 and 11/17!!

[left]

This has all rentheads deep in their feels 😢 😘😊

[tomg]

When I was a teen and haven't came out yet. Anthony was my first crush, his such a beautiful soul, wonderful and talented actor and singer. So handsome and I still have a major crush on him. I went to see a play he done in 2014 in NYC and I met him for the first time. I was so nervous I accidentally crushed the brochure in my hand and when I had him sign it he said it's wrinkled lol. I am still amazed by him.

[Shannon]

This channel is definitely underrated. Another Awesome interview…..🙏🏼❤️

[emilyhill]

thank you both so much for this incredible interview.

[amysteele]

I wish Anthony rapp had a YouTube channel. I love him <3

[flazada]

I almost cried multiple times during this interview. Great work

[ryandee]

Another fantastic get, Matt! Great episode and interview as always! 🙌😱💙

[troupe]

I've seen two videos with Zee and now this! You are an absolutely beautiful person Matt.❤️
Thank you for this.

[arfriedman]

I remember when it was on the news that the Rent creator passed away. It's nice seeing this interview many years later.

[anthonynatividad]

Another amazing episode!! I wish us was longer, but very I formative nonetheless. Keep these videos coming Matt… the anticipation kills me!!

[thomasconnors]

Oh my God Anthony Rapp I saw him in the movie rent funny I liked him more than the other guy I forgot his name but as always wonderful job Matt Happy Easter my wonderful friend love you