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RENT 30th Anniversary Concert to Offer Digital Ticket Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026


Twenty-four in-person tickets to the sold-out Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert will be available through a digital ticket lottery, giving fans a final chance to experience the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical live in concert.

RENT to Open at San Francisco Playhouse in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026


San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical RENT, directed by Bill English with musical direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Vince Chan.

RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Livestream Donations to Be Matched Up to $525,600
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS revealed that the Gates Foundation will match donations received from every livestream ticket purchase for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, up to $525,600.

Popejoy Hall Marks 60th Anniversary with $19.66 Ticket Special
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026


Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque celebrates its 60th birthday with thirty-seven discounted performances spanning multiple genres, including Broadway shows, concerts, and dance productions.

OUR LITTLE SECRET to Make Western Canada Debut at Citadel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026


The Canadian musical OUR LITTLE SECRET, written by and starring Noam Tomaschoff, will play at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre. Directed by Broadway's Adam Pascal, the show explores a true story about discovering more than 35 previously unknown siblings.

AFRICAN STEW Rolling World Premiere and More Set for Ground Floor Theatre 2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026


Ground Floor Theatre has revealed its 2027 season including an Austin premiere, a regional premiere, a world premiere, and a Tony-Award winning musical.

Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and More Join RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026


Twelve original cast members and three decades of alumni will light up Broadway at Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance in celebration of the landmark Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.

Review: RENT at Bay Street Players
by Julie Gardieff - Sep 18, 2026


How do you measure a year in the life?  This is the question that runs throughout the musical Rent.  I had the opportunity to see Bay Street Players opening night production.

13 Broadway Stars You May Not Know Started Out as Understudies
by Michael Gioia - Sep 20, 2026


When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.

RENT to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026


San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical RENT, featuring direction by Bill English, music direction by Dave Dobusky, and choreography by Vince Chan.

25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2026


We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.

RENT Stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal to Reunite at Musical Con London
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026


Original RENT Broadway stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal will reunite in London for a 30th anniversary celebration of the musical at Musical Con. The RENT 30th Anniversary Celebration will see Rapp and Pascal take to the stage to perform live, talk about the show and reflect on their extraordinary journey with RENT over the past three decades.

Where Adam Pascal Hid a Cheat Sheet for His ‘One Song Glory’ Lyrics During RENT’s Run
by Michael Gioia - Aug 22, 2026


Thirty years since 'Rent' premiered on Broadway, Adam Pascal still worries about flubbing the lyrics to 'One Song Glory.' At The Festival, he also recalled going 'completely blank' and forgetting some of the song while on live TV.

What It Was Like at The Festival and All the Details From the Epic RENT Reunion
by Michael Gioia - Aug 17, 2026


If you missed the nonstop Broadway-filled weekend at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full recap. The three-door outdoor event featured endless performances from your favorite performers all weekend long.

ESPECIAL: Del escenario a la aguja, los vinilos de cast recordings más icónicos de la historia
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 12, 2026


En el Día Internacional del Disco de Vinilo, celebramos las grabaciones de reparto más icónicas, exitosas y codiciadas de la historia del teatro musical.

Idina Menzel Releases Upcoming Tour Dates
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026


Idina Menzel has announced a few new tour dates with local symphonies starting this month through May of 2027. All of the concert dates and ticket information can be found on Idina's website.Tickets are currently on sale for all performances, with the exception of the two performances in Costa Mesa and the one performance in Kohler. 

Sam Primack, David Merino and More to Star in RENT at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026


Bucks County Playhouse will mark the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's iconic rock musical 'Rent' with a new production that honors the landmark musical's legacy while inviting a new generation to experience its timeless story.

Review: tick, tick... BOOM! Moves Audiences by Transforming Jonathan Larson's Own Life Into a Powerful Manifesto on Art, Time, and Hope
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 17, 2026


tick, tick... BOOM! arrives in São Paulo for a limited engagement at Teatro Viradalata following a successful run in Rio de Janeiro. Produced by Play It! Produções, the Brazilian staging stars Matheus Boa, Camille Dutra, and Diego Montez under the direction of Luiza Lewicki, Julia Varga, and Marcela Pires, with musical direction by Caio Loureiro. Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical follows an aspiring composer approaching his 30th birthday as he struggles to balance artistic ambition, personal relationships, and the realities of adulthood. Since its acclaimed Off-Broadway debut, the show has become a contemporary musical theater favorite and inspired the Oscar-nominated 2021 film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield. The São Paulo production features an intimate staging and a live four-piece band performing Larson's iconic score.

Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


The Jonathan Larson Project, a celebration of previously unheard songs by the late Rent composer Jonathan Larson, is now playing at London's Southwark Playhouse Borough. See production photos!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026


Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Begins Rehearsals in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026


Rehearsals are now underway for the London production of The Jonathan Larson Project. Learn more about the upcoming production and check out photos here!

Exclusive: RENT Director Michael Greif Teases What Fans Could Expect at the 30th Anniversary Concert
by Michael Gioia - Jun 22, 2026


Michael Greif exclusively tells BroadwayWorld that he hopes to do the musical 'Rent' — which he directed when it came to Broadway 30 years ago — ‘justice.’

RENT to Open at Flat Rock Playhouse in 30th Anniversary Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026


Flat Rock Playhouse will present a 30th Anniversary production of RENT at the State Theatre of North Carolina. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features a cast of Broadway veterans and regional performers.

Review: RENT at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jun 8, 2026


The performances, the vocals, the intimacy of the space, all of it hit me in the best way. It felt honest and alive, and I walked out really glad I saw it. Celebrate Pride Month with RENT, a production that honors LGBTQ+ lives and the power of standing together.

Review: Jonathan Larson's RENT at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - Jun 7, 2026


Director David Valdez guides a wonderful production of this famous but flawed musical.

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