RENT at The Encore Musical Theatre Company

Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Celebrate the power of love, community, and living for today with RENT, the groundbreaking musical that changed Broadway forever. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Awards, RENT follows a group of young artists and friends struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village during the height of the AIDS crisis. Jonathan Larson’s iconic rock score and raw, emotional storytelling have made this show a cultural touchstone for generations. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, RENT is an electrifying experience that speaks to the heart. Running Time: Approximately 2h 35m (includes intermission) Content Advisory: Contains strong language, and themes relating to drug use, addiction, illness, suicide, and suggestive content. Recommended for teen and adult audiences. We do encourage you to use your judgment based on your own research of the show, your own sensibilities, and a child’s age and maturity level. No children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theatre, including babies in arms. 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 was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and the New York Theatre Workshop. RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Authors

• Billy Aronson
• Jonathan Larson

Tony Awards and Nominations for RENT