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Vanessa Hudgens, Tinashe, Valentina to Star in Live Rent Musical

Vanessa Hudgens, Tinashe, Valentina to Star in Live 'Rent' Musical

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October 29 2018 7:21 PM EST

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FOX's upcoming live musical is none other than the Tony-winning HIV/AIDS-themed rocked musical Rent, and just today, the exciting new cast was announced!

High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens, RuPaul Drag Race's Valentina, and R&B singer-songwriter Tinashe will star in the live musical, as well as The Flash's Kiersey Clemons, Broadway stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Jordan Fisher, and "Let Me Love You" singer Mario. The Greatest Showman's Keala Settle will also be performing "Seasons of Love."

Are you excited about the new cast? Read more about who's playing your favorite characters here.

Rent will premiere Sunday, January 27 on FOX.

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