Theatergoers wait outside New York's Nederlander Theater on April 24, 2006, for a chance to win tickets to the 10th anniversary performance of the musical "Rent."
Former "American Idol" contestants Constantine Maroulis (top) and Frenchie Davis attend the 10th anniversary of the musical "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006. Frenchie is a member of the current "Rent" cast. Maroulis played a stint as Roger Davis in 2003.
Actor Matthew Broderick, who is starring opposite Nathan Lane in the current Broadway revival of "The Odd Couple," and his wife, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, arrive for the 10th anniversary performance of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker arrives for the 10th anniversary performance of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006. While she is perhaps best known for her role in the HBO series "Sex and the City," Parker is a veteran of the Broadway stage, having starred in "Annie" and, with husband Matthew Broderick, in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
Singer Joey Fatone, who played the role of Mark Cohen in "Rent" for a few months in 2002, arrives for the 10th anniversary performance of the show at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006.
Actor Luke Perry arrives for the 10th anniversary performance of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006. Perry starred in a revival of "The Rocky Horror Show" on Broadway for a few months in 2001.
Director Mike Nichols arrives for the 10th anniversary of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theate in New York on April 24, 2006. Nichols directed the current production of "Monty Python's Spamalot" on Broadway.
Actor Wilson Cruz, who has played the role of Angel Schunard in "Rent," arrives for the show's 10th anniversary performance on April 24, 2006.
Actress Marin Mazzie arrives for the 10th anniversary performance of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater in New York on April 24, 2006.
Actress Daphne Rubin-Vega, who originated the role of Mimi Marquez, arrives at the "Rent" 10th Anniversary party on April 24, 2006, in New York.
Actress Idina Menzel and actor Taye Diggs, a married couple who first met when they were in the original cast of "Rent" (as Maureen Johnson and Benjamin Coffin III), arrive at the show's 10th anniversary party at Cipriani's in New York on April 24, 2006.
Actor Anthony Rapp, who created the role of Mark Cohen in the original cast, arrives at the "Rent" 10th anniversary party at Cipriani's in New York on April 24, 2006.
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives at the "Rent" 10th anniversary party at Cipriani's in New York on April 24, 2006.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives for the 10th anniversary performance of "Rent" at the Nederlander Theater on April 24, 2006. When the show opened, Rudy Giuliani was the mayor of New York.