Rent Revival 2011 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: August 11, 2011
Closing: September 09, 2012

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Returning to NYC after its groundbreaking 12-year Broadway run, Rent, set in NYC's East Village, is a modern take on the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.

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Rent - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2.6

STAGE TUBE: RENT Cast Sings 'Seasons of Love' on LIVE WITH REGIS & KELLY
by Nicole Rosky - November 18, 2011


The cast of the landmark musical Rent performed today on Regis Philbin's final episode of 'Live! with Regis and Kelly.' Mr. Philbin's extraordinary run was celebrated in his final minutes on the show with a surprise performance of Rent's signature song, 'Seasons of Love,' with special lyrics penned for the occasion by the production teams of both shows. Check out the performance below!

RENT To Perform On Live! With Regis and Kelly
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2011


The cast of the landmark musical Rent will perform today on Regis Philbin's final episode of 'Live! with Regis and Kelly.

Photo Coverage: RENT Sings for 'Carols for a Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 23, 2011


Many of Broadway's stars are participating in the 13th annual Carols for a Cure album, and the latest participants were the cast of off-Broadway's RENT!

STAGE TUBE: Angela Wendt and Lisa Zinni on RENT's New Costumes
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed by Michael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designer Mark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designer Brian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. In the video below, original and current costume designers Angela Wendt and Lisa Zinni talk about how the costumes in 'RENT' have evolved over the years and what can be expected in the Off-Broadway revival.

BWW Poll Results: What's Your Favorite RENT Song- 'Seasons of Love'
by BWW - August 15, 2011


Rent, Jonathan Larson's cult classic, is back. After a three-year absence from New York, the show's original producers are resurrecting the one-time Broadway staple in an all new production off-Broadway at New World Stages, directed by the show's original mastermind, Michael Greif.

TV: Check Out RENT Off-Broadway's Opening Night Party
by Robert Diamond - August 13, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened on Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages and BroadwayWorld TV was there to talk to the show's new cast all about bringing the new production to the stage!

Photo Coverage: RENT Opening Night After Party
by Walter McBride - August 12, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened last night Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed byMichael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designerMark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designerBrian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. Check out our photo coverage of the opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: RENT Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - August 12, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened last night Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed byMichael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designerMark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designerBrian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. Check out our photo coverage of the opening night bows below!

Review Roundup: RENT Off-Broadway
by Robert Diamond - August 11, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed by Michael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designer Mark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designer Brian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini.

Photo Flash: RENT Opens Off-Broadway Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - August 11, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opens tonight Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed by Michael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designer Mark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designer Brian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. As a follow up to the preview we brought you last week, below is the complete batch of production shots!

RENT to Open at New World Stages Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2011


Producers Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon have announced that the landmark musical Rent will open in a new, off-Broadway production on Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, Between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Previews begin Thursday, July 14.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of RENT on Working With Michael Greif
by Kelsey Denette - August 9, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. Here, the cast talks about working with Rent's original director, Michael Greif.

STAGE TUBE: RENT Cast on the Appropriateness of the Show
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. In the video below, the cast members talk about the appropriateness of the show in 2011. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: RENT Cast on Their Characters
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2011


The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. In the video below, the cast members talk about their individual characters. Click below to check it out!

TV: RENT Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!
by Jessica Lewis - August 4, 2011


BroadwayWorld brings you the performances from Rent at Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

BWW Polls: What is Your Favorite RENT Song?
by BWW - August 5, 2011


Rent, Jonathan Larson's cult classic, is back. After a three-year absence from New York, the show's original producers are resurrecting the one-time Broadway staple in an all new production off-Broadway at New World Stages, directed by the show's original mastermind, Michael Greif. With so many unforgettable numbers, BroadwayWorld wants to know...which one is your favorite?

TV: BroadwayWorld Meets the New Cast of RENT!
by Jessica Lewis - August 2, 2011


Yesterday, August 1, BroadwayWorld visited New World Stages with Richie Ridge to meet the new cast of Rent! Previews for this revival production off-Broadway began on July 14 in anticipation of an August 11 opening. To meet the players filling these iconic roles, click below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of RENT Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - August 1, 2011


The fresh, new, Off-Broadway cast of RENT met the press on Monday, August 1st and BroadwayWorld.com was there! The new production officially opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages.

TV Preview: More RENT - 'Seasons of Love' First Look
by Robert Diamond - August 1, 2011


It's part two of the BWW TV First Look Video Preview that you've been waiting for -- the first glimpse at 'Seasons of Love' from the new, off-Broadway production of Rent which previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. Click below to play!

TV Preview: First Look at RENT Off-Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - August 1, 2011


It's the BWW TV First Look Video Preview that you've been waiting for -- the first glimpse at the new, off-Broadway production of Rent which previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. Click below to play!

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