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Jul 25, 2022 · The character of Roger isn't really explored in the film, but Lin-Manuel Miranda confirmed in an interview with Showbiz Junkies that the character is actually based on the real-life Roger...
Plot. In 1992, Jonathan Larson performs his rock monologue Tick, Tick... Boom! at New York Theatre Workshop, accompanied by friends Roger and Karessa. He describes a constant ticking noise he hears in his head and begins to tell the story of the events leading to his 30th birthday.
Nov 28, 2021 · Facing towards the camera is actor, Roger Bart, Tony winner for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and nominee for The Producers, who was a fellow waiter at the diner with Larson and participated...
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- Lin-Manuel Miranda. The captain of the ship, Lin-Manuel Miranda himself, makes a cameo in the movie as a chef at the Moondance Diner. In a blink-and-you-will-miss-it moment, viewers can see Miranda as the chef barking out some words in Spanish as he tries to cope with the pressure of Sunday brunch.
- Howard McGillin, Chuck Cooper, and Phylicia Rashad. In the build-up to the “Sunday” sequence, viewers see an odd couple discussing a peculiar kind of bread.
- Joel Grey. As Jonathan struggles to deal with all the diner patrons, a calm gentleman is left waiting for his cheque. This gentleman is none other than actor Joel Grey.
- Brian Stokes Mitchell. Amidst the chaos of the Sunday Brunch at the Moondance Diner, a patron complains to Jonathan about his omelet. The quirky patron is actor Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Nov 19, 2021 · Bart, who may be familiar to watchers of Desperate Housewives, Revenge, and more, was close friends with the real Jonathan Larson and his co-worker at the Moondance Diner. Bart has also seen...
Nov 22, 2021 · In fact, Joshua Henry's Roger is named after Roger Bart, who sang backup at Jonathan Larson's performances of Tick, Tick...Boom! in real life. Also, Jonathan named Roger in Rent after Roger...
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Nov 24, 2021 · I sat down with Roger Bart, because if you watch any footage of Jonathan Larson performing Boho Days, his original rock monologue, you can see Roger Bart sitting in the back singing high...
