Did Jesse L Martin know Jonathan Larson?

Did Jesse L Martin know Jonathan Larson?

Between plays and trying to get work on soaps and commercials, Martin spent seven years waiting tables on and off. During a week that he worked at the Moondance Diner, he met a waiter named Jonathan Larson. “The place was open 24 hours, and Jonathan trained me when I had to work overnight. He told me he was a composer.

What is Jesse L Martin doing now?

Jesse L. Martin, who portrays Joe West, will no longer be a series regular on the DC Comics series because of a new project. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s not a return to Law & Order. According to THR, Martin has been cast in the new NBC drama pilot called The Irrational.

Was Jesse L Martin in the original cast of Rent?

But Martin actually has deep roots in theater, most notably as one of the original cast members of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera Rent, which made its Broadway debut in 1996.

Did Jonathan Larson’s parents sue?

Just days after their son, Jonathan Larson, won two Tony Awards as author and composer of Rent, Larson’s parents announced they are suing two New York City hospitals for $250 million, claiming their malpractice resulted in his death.

Who was Jonathan Larson’s mentor?

What began was a correspondence that would last the rest of Larson’s days as Sondheim became a mentor and friend. Initially, Larson was interested in becoming an actor, and it was Sondheim who encouraged him to be a composer, recognizing his incredible talent.

Does Jesse L Martin still act?

In addition to his work on Law & Order, Martin plays Joe West in The CW superhero series The Flash. His other credits include the NBC action-drama The Philanthropist, the musical drama Smash, and the Fox legal comedy-drama Ally McBeal.