Will Chase to Join Broadway's Rent as Roger; Tim Howar Follows
Will Chase will be Rent's next Roger. He will play the role from December 26 through January 29 only. Tim Howar will follow Chase in the role, starring from January 30 through July 29, a production spokesperson confirmed.
Chase appeared on Broadway earlier this season in Lennon. He was previously part of the Rent company; he joined the ensemble in 1998. During his tenure at Rent, Chase understudied the role of Roger and went on numerous times. His other Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, The Full Monty and Aida. His regional theater credits include Trask & Fenn, Son of Fire, Assassins, Electra and Mame. Chase also notably starred in the world premiere of the musical adaptation of A Little Princess.
Howar, the husband of Ruthie Henshall, is best known for starring in the West End musicals Peggy Sue Got Married and Tonight's The Night. A native Canadian, he appeared in his homeland in major productions of Tommy, Les Miserables, Hello Dolly, Miss Saigon, The House of Martin Guerre and Anne Of Green Gables. Rent will mark his Broadway debut.
