Rent at The White Theatre at The J
Dates: 1/31/2026 - 2/22/2026
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5801 W 115 Street
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-327-8054
Tickets: $19-$38
2025-2026 Theatre Series
Co-produced with KC Melting Pot Theatre
Set in the East Village of New York City, "Rent" is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Rent" has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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
Director: Zane Champie
Music Director: Barbara Jurgensmeier
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Rent
| Year | Category | |
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| 1996 | Best Musical | Winner |
Ages: Recommended for ages 12+
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