Based loosely on Puccini’s “La Boheme”, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical..

Book, Music and Lyrics by JONATHAN LARSON
Musical Arrangements by STEVE SKINNER
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by BILLY ARONSON
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by TIM WEIL
Dramaturg LYNN THOMSON

RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon, and New York Theatre Workshop.

CW / TW: Please note this production is not suitable for all attendees and is recommended for those 13 years of age or older. The following themes may be demonstrated throughout the production, containing but not limited to:
– adult language
– drug addiction
– homelessness
– HIV/AIDS epidemic as it existed in America during the late 1980s and early 90s.