This morning, Brooke & Bic had the chance to chat with actress Rachel Washington. She will be performing as Mimi Marquez in RENT, on the TADA Theatre stage June 9th through June 26th.
She discussed her upcoming birthday, how she feels about “coming home” to Lincoln, what to expect from the performance, and more! Listen to the full interview below.
Performances begin June 9th with evening performances Thursdays through Sundays at 7:30pm, and additional matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. Purchase tickets from the TADA Theatre website here or by using the button below.
Created by Jonathan Larson, whose autobiographical musical Tick-Tick Boom was recently adapted for the critically award-winning production on Netflix, RENT is a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning theatrical production that follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions For a quarter of a century, RENT has inspired theatre patrons to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed the world of musical theatre.