(September 28, 1997 to January 18, 1998) He acted in the musical, "Rent," in the Center Theatre Group production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Neil Patrick Harris and Mark Leroy Jackson in the cast. Jonathan Larson wrote the book, music and lyrics. Michael Greif was director. Robert Sprayberry was music director. Marlies Yearby was choreographer. Paul Clay was scenic designer. Blake Burba was lighting designer. Angela Wendy was costume designer.