Vanessa Hudgens will star as Mimi in the premiere of Rent at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA on August 6, 7 & 8, 2010, according to Broadway World Neil Patrick Harris will his directorial debut. On casting Vanessa, Neil said:

'She came in for a work session, and I must say, Vanessa really impressed. She looks amazing, has great vocal chops, and seems really committed to honoring the somewhat iconic role of Mimi. I look forward to audiences seeing a dark, edgy, and very different side of Vanessa Hudgens this August.'

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