In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

Anthony Rappas Mark Cohen
Adam Pascalas Roger Davis
Rosario Dawsonas Mimi Marquez
Jesse L. Martinas Tom Collins
Wilson Jermaine Herediaas Angel Dumott Schunard
Idina Menzelas Maureen Johnson
Tracie Thomsas Joanne Jefferson
Taye Diggsas Benjamin Coffin III
Julia Rothas Rent Tenant
Porscha Radcliffeas Rent Tenant
Stephen Goldblatt