New Roger and Mark Set for Broadway Company of Rent

Declan Bennett and Harley Jay will assume the roles of Roger and Mark in the Broadway musical Rent on October 8, joining original cast member Rodney Hicks, who has returned to the show in the role of Benny.

Bennett, a British singer-songwriter with a following on the UK underground circuit, will be making his Broadway debut. He toured America in Rent in 2006-07 and appeared in Taboo in the West End and a UK tour. Bennett has has just completed his second solo album.

Jay makes his Broadway debut after playing Mark in the show's national tour. Television and film credits include 2 Fast 2 Furious and Boston Public. He has released a Broadway album called Between 41st and 54th and an original album entitled This Ain't an Audition.

Hicks created the role of Paul in Rent and played Peter in the Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. His off-Broadway credits include The Nightshade Family, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, From My Hometown and Irrationals. Regional credits include King Lear, Ain't Misbehavin', RThe ‘60s Project, Two Gentlemen of Verona and Lobby Hero.