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By Taylor HendersonOctober 29 2018 / 7:21 PM
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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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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