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Opened: February 13, 1996
Closing: March 31, 1996

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BWW Interview: Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Aug 17, 2019


The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard.

BWW Review: Everything is RENT at The Hobby Center
by Pnina Topham - Aug 10, 2019


In 1996, Jonathan Larson's rock-opera RENT changed the landscape of American theatre. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of seven artists, struggling to navigate between their dreams and the harsh struggles of real life. Though first performed two decades ago, RENT's messages of love, acceptance, and loss remain poignant today.

RENT Anniversary Tour Heads to Hawaii with Two Hawaii Natives in Cast
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019


Broadway in Hawaii announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale August 7th; the Broadway musical will play December 24 a?" 29 and will feature two Hawaii performers in the cast.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Returns To North Charleston PAC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019


The North Charleston Performing Arts Center announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return to the Lowcountry by popular demand. Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 5 at 10 AM; the Broadway musical will play October 15 & 16. Tickets will be available at the online at Ticketmaster.com and the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket office. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (843) 529-5007. The show is presented by Best of Broadway.

RENT 20th Anniversary Makes its Way to EDMONTON
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019


Broadway Across Canada announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; the Broadway musical will play September 3 to 8, 2019 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

RENT 20th Anniversary Comes To Calgary
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019


Broadway Across Canada announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; the Broadway musical will play September 10 to 15, 2019 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Fun Facts About All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019


What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Returns To DPAC Due To Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2019


DPAC announced today that the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return due to popular demand. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 27th at 10 am. The Broadway musical will play January 28 through February 2, 2020 at DPAC.

The Villages' Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Announces RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 10, 2019


The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced that single tickets for the upcoming tour engagement in The Villages, FL are on sale now.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019


State Theatre New Jersey presents RENT - 20th Anniversary Tour for three performances on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm, Wednesday, April 3 at 8pm, and Thursday, April 4 at 8pm. Tickets range from $35-$98.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Comes To Van Wezel
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2019


The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced that tickets for the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour are on sale now. The Broadway musical will play April 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Van Wezel Box Office, by visiting www.VanWezel.org or by calling (941) 953-3368. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (941) 363-2025.

National Tour of RENT Announced At The Hobby Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2019


In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production.

Broadway In Chicago RENT Tickets Go Sale To Public This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019


Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will go on sale on Wednesday, March 6. The RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will play Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement May 10-19, 2019.

The 20th Anniversary Tour Of RENT Returns To The Hobby Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2019


Mischer Neurosciences at the Hobby Center announces that the individual tickets for the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will go sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1; the Broadway musical will play August 6-11, 2019 at the Hobby Center.

SPONGEBOB, RENT, and More Set For the Boch Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2019


The Boch Center announced today that THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed 2018 Best Musical winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards; RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, back in Boston by popular demand; the holiday tradition RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL; the beloved holiday classic IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS; RIVERDANCE NEW 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW; and the Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will anchor its upcoming 2019-2020 Broadway and family show lineup at the Wang and Shubert Theatres. Tickets for these shows go on sale to the general public on Sunday, March 3 at 10:00AM.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to Boise
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


The Morrison Center announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM; the Broadway Musical will play June 7 - June 8, 2019. Tickets will be available at the Morrison Center box office (2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise 83706), by visiting www.MorrisonCenter.com, or by calling (208) 426-1110. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (208) 426-4111.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 13- RENT Gets Its Off-Broadway World Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019


On this day in 1996, the beloved rock musical, Rent, made its off-Broadway premiere at New York Theatre Workshop.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Comes To Columbus
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019


Tickets are now on sale for the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) presentation of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.) March 19-24.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to Popejoy Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019


Popejoy Hall announced today that seats in the first rows of the orchestra section will be available for $25 for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. The $25 tickets are available for in-person purchases at the ticket office, located at 203 Cornell Drive NE, on the day of each performance only, two hours prior to the show. The $25 tickets are limited to two tickets per person.The tradition of these tickets began in 1996 in New York when the show moved to Broadway after a sold-out run in a small downtown theatre. The producers of the show are committed to continuing the tradition of offering these orchestra seats in each city the show will play.

RENT Comes To The Sangamon Auditorium Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2019


UIS Performing Arts Center announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour returns to Springfield for one performance only; the Broadway musical will play January 30th at the Sangamon Auditorium.

Photo Flashback: Inside the Legacy Robe Ceremony For RENT in 1996
by Walter McBride - Jan 26, 2019


Everything is Rent these days as the world gears up for Rent, live on Fox, tomorrow night. Today, we're taking you back into our archives with this photo from the original production of Rent in 1996

Where Is the Original Broadway Cast of RENT Now?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2019


The original production of Rent opened over 20 years ago, and skyrocketed its cast to stardom, kickstarting the careers of some of Broadway's now-biggest names. Today we're taking a look at where they are now...

BWW Interview: Production Designer Jason Sherwood Talks Inspiration, Hopes for RENT on FOX
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 25, 2019


The groundbreaking, Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is a re-imagining of Puccini's 'La Boheme,' and set in New York City's gritty East Village. 'Rent' tells the unforgettable story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil.

BWW Exclusive: The Story of How RENT Came to Be
by Jeffrey Kare - Jan 27, 2019


Tonight, FOX will air their third live musical production. Following in the footsteps of Grease and A Christmas Story, the network will be presenting Jonathan Larson's Rent, a rock musical that is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera, La boheme. The story follows a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

TV: What Does RENT Really Mean to You? The Cast and Creative Team Answer!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2019


There is truly no day but today when it comes to FOX's Rent, which airs tonight at 8pm. Since it premiered off Broadway in 1996, the musical has earned a special place in the hearts of all those who have encountered Jonathan Larson's powerful message- Rentheads and ordinary theatre-goers alike. Below, watch as the company takes a moment to chat about what Rent really means to each of them. 

Other Productions of Rent

1996   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1997   US Tour US National Tour (Benny Tour)
US Tour
1998   West End London Production
West End
2002   West End Return Engagement [West End]
West End
2005   US Tour NETWorks Tour
US Tour
2006   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2007   West End Revised London Production
West End
2009   US Tour The Broadway Tour [National Tour]
US Tour
2011   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2016   US Tour Non-Equity 20th Anniversary National Tour
US Tour
2016   West End West End Revival
West End
2019   Broadway FOX Live Televised Production
Broadway

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