Imagine Productions to Present RENT, 5/7-18

Imagine Productions of Columbus will present RENT, 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 by Lynn Thomson, from May 7 - May 18, 2014 at Wall Street Night Club. Directed by Jonathan Collura.

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.

Reservations are recommended. Individual seats are $17. A table (4 seats) is $65. Standing Room Only tickets are $10 each and are only available at the door on the night of a sold out show. Standing Room Only may not be reserved prior to a performance. Season Passes are now available for 2014 season. All patrons must be at least 18 years of age with the exception of Sunday shows. Every audience member will be asked to show a valid ID at the door. Call 614-398-1110 or visit ImagineColumbus.org to purchase tickets.