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Joanne Jefferson

--67.81.79.96 15:47, 28 August 2009 (UTC)Zachary deStefan

Joanne Jefferson
Sex	Female
Orientation	Lesbian
Partner	Maureen Johnson
Family	Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson
Personality	High-Strung

Joanne Jefferson is a fictional character from the smash-hit Broadway musical and film adaptation RENT. Though one of the main characters, Joanne, along with Benny, does not sing/speak as often as the other members of the ensemble cast.

Originally played by Fredi Walker, Tracie Thoms took on the role of Joanne in the RENT movie. In both the movie and in the Broadway show, Joanne is depicted as a high-strung, high-class Lesbian lawyer, whose partner is the wild and unpredictable Maureen Johnson, Mark's former girlfriend. In both adaptations, Joanne fights constantly with her love interest, even during their engagement party (in movie version only). By the end of the story, especially after Angel's death, the couple reunites and all is well once again.

SONG LIST:

1. Seasons of Love (solo in movie; sung with Company)

2. Tango: Maureen (solo sections in both adaptations; sung with Mark)

3. We're Okay (entire song is sung solo; only in Broadway show)

4. La Vie Boheme A (sung with Company)

5. La Vie Boehem B (sung with Company)

6. Happy New Year A (only in Broadway show; sung with Company)

7. Happy New Year B (only in Broadway show; sung with Company)

8. Take Me or Leave Me (solo sections in both adaptations; sung with Maureen)

9. Seasons of Love B (only visibly sung in Broadway show; sung with Company)

10. Contact (only in Broadway show; sung/spoken with Company)

11. I'll Cover You: Reprise (solo in movie; sung with Collins and Company)