I Know, That's What Makes Me So Gay - Sacrilege or Sublime? Rent at the Hollywood Bowl starring Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens to play Mimi in Neil Patrick Harris' Rent - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com: "Vanessa Hudgens is going from Disney sweetheart to tragic exotic dancer — on stage.

The 21-year-old High School Musical star will play Mimi, an HIV-positive club dancer, in Neil Patrick Harris' staging of Rent, TVGuide.com has confirmed. The role of Mimi was originated by Daphne Rubin-Vega on Broadway and assumed by Rosario Dawson in the film version. Check out videos of Vanessa Hudgens 'She came in for a work session, and I must say, Vanessa really impressed,' Harris said in a statement. 'She looks amazing, has great vocal chops and seems really committed to honoring the somewhat iconic role of Mimi. I look forward to audiences seeing a dark, edgy and very different side of Vanessa Hudgens this August.' The Tony Award-winning show will run Aug. 6-8 at the Hollywood Bowl."