Rachel Zegler to Honor 'A Chorus Line' at Tony Awards; Leslie Odom Jr. to Perform 'Rent' Tribute for In Memoriam
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Summary
Rachel Zegler will perform a special tribute to A Chorus Line at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, celebrating the musical's 50th anniversary. Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform "Without You" from Rent during the In Memoriam segment, as Rent marks its 30th anniversary. Other presenters include Adrien Brody, Annette Bening, Ariana DeBose, and Ben Platt.
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Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform 'Without You' from Rent during the In Memoriam segment
A Chorus Line turns 50 this year, and Rent is celebrating its 30th anniversary
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