Bennett previously appeared in the U.S. national tour of Rent and in the West End and U.K. tour of Taboo. Hicks created the role of Paul in the original off-Broadway and Broadway company of Rent, and also appeared in the Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jay will make his Broadway debut after playing Mark in the national tour of Rent.
Written by Jonathan Larson, Rent won four Tony Awards in 1996, including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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