Ep. 192 Tommy Kaiser on The Outsiders, Covering Ponyboy, & RENT
From walking away from a pre-med track after his final high school show to covering Ponyboy in The Outsiders on Broadway and on tour, Tommy Kaiser shares the journey that led him to the stage. We talk all about learning his ensemble track while preparing to step into Ponyboy’s shoes, what changes when he goes from one company to the other, and how he makes a character so many people grew up with his own. Tommy also reflects on going from a lifelong RENT fan to covering six tracks on its 25th anniversary tour, finally getting to play his dream role of Roger, and why The Outsiders continues to connect with audiences across generations.
Tommy Kaiser is a New York City-based performer who covers Ponyboy Curtis in The Outsiders on Broadway and on the national tour. He played Mark Cohen on the inaugural tour of RENT in Concert after performing the role with the San Diego Symphony. On the 25th Anniversary National Tour of RENT, he was a swing and understudied both Mark and Roger. His other credits include Hans in Frozen, swing and Frankie Valli understudy in Jersey Boys, and featured artist on the highlights recording of In Pieces: A New Musical. He also won the college division of BroadwayWorld’s Next on Stage Season 2.
