The Jonathan Larson Project
Closing: March 30, 2025The Jonathan Larson Project - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Orpheum Theatre New York
126 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003
The Jonathan Larson Project is a world-premiere musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996. Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins, The Jonathan Larson Project features more than 20 undiscovered songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer. The treasure trove of songs includes work from unproduced shows including 1984 and Superbia, songs that were cut from RENT and tick, tick…BOOM!, songs written for theatrical revues and for the radio, and most importantly, songs never publicly performed or recorded before The Jonathan Larson Project. Jonathan’s voice reaches through time to inspire audiences as The Jonathan Larson Project brings to the stage the extraordinary unheard songs of the writer who revolutionized Broadway. From presidential elections to environmental activism to creating and connecting despite every obstacle, Jonathan’s songs speak to our present time with stunning resonance. At the same time, they reflect the journey of an unknown young artist, struggling against rejection, making ends meet as a waiter in a diner, and finding his voice... which he has no idea will someday lead to triumph and enduring fame, tragically after he’s gone. The Jonathan Larson Project is a thrilling undiscovered treasure trove full of theatre history that is also a world-premiere musical filled with songs you will never forget.
The Jonathan Larson Project - 2025 - Off-Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Jonathan Larson Project
How Do You Measure a Career? The Jonathan Larson Project.
6 / 10
The aim, in focusing on Larson’s offcuts, may be to deepen your understanding of the composer, though Tepper and Simpkins don’t veer far out of the realm of fandom. You’ll find an insert in your program with the names and short histories of the 18 songs that Tepper and Simpkins have assembled into The Jonathan Larson Project. But the show itself goes by without much of a lesson plan from the stage, flowing between songs without introduction or editorializing. I kept peering down in the dark trying to work out the origin of each song as it was performed. That structure maintains some momentum, though it puts the show’s aims in opposition. Are we here to learn more about Larson or simply to laud him? (The latter, mostly.)
'The Jonathan Larson Project' review — a living scrapbook for an artist gone to soon
7 / 10
Beyond nostalgia, The Jonathan Larson Project leaves Larson admirers in want — and not just for the potential of his unrealized ideas. The program explains for what or whom Larson originally wrote each song. Some numbers can speak for themselves, but others would benefit from more onstage context. For example, Larson composed ‘Love Heals,’ rapturously performed by Jones, to honor the late AIDS activist Alison Gertz. But only the program will tell you that, and the show leaves this person’s life untouched.
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THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT To Close This Month
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2025
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Project, the world premiere musical that celebrates the visionary writer of RENT died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996, will play its final performance on Sunday, March 30.
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Joey Mervis - March 13, 2025
by Joey Mervis - March 13, 2025
Guests at the Orpheum Theatre had something very special to celebrate on Monday night. The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, officially opened off-Broadway. The musical dives deep into previously unreleased material from the late, great musical theatre icon. Go inside the big night in this video.
Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - March 11, 2025
by Bruce Glikas - March 11, 2025
The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here and learn more about the show!
Review Roundup: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2025
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Project is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre for a 16 week limited engagement. The musical is a world premiere that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs from the writer of RENT. Read the reviews!
Exclusive: 'Love Heals' from THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Nicole Rosky - March 5, 2025
by Nicole Rosky - March 5, 2025
BroadwayWorld is very excited to share an exclusive clip of 'Love Heals', performed by Taylor Iman Jones and the rest of the cast. Watch the video here!
Photos: First Look at THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2025
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2025
Previews are officially underway for The Jonathan Larson Project, which has an official opening on March 10 at the Orpheum Theatre for a 16 week limited engagement. Check out a first look at the cast in action here.
Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - February 18, 2025
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - February 18, 2025
Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Will Host Digital Rush, Plus Additional Casting
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Project will host a Digital Rush via TodayTix beginning Friday! Plus, additional casting has been announced. Learn more about the show here!
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - February 9, 2025
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - February 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Joey Mervis - February 3, 2025
by Joey Mervis - February 3, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Project begins performances Off-Broadway in February. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek into the production here! Learn more about the production.
Videos: Sneak Peek of Songs from THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Michael Major - February 3, 2025
by Michael Major - February 3, 2025
Ahead of the first performance of The Jonathan Larson Project on February 14, watch the cast perform 'SOS' and 'One of These Days.' The new videos feature Adam Chanler-Berat, Lauren Marcus, Andy Mientus, Taylor Iman-Jones, and Jason Tam.
Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - February 2, 2025
by Bruce Glikas - February 2, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Project is now in rehearsal in preparation for its world premiere run Orpheum Theatre off-Broadway. Check out photos of the company as they meet the press here!
Andy Mientus, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Will Lead THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - January 9, 2025
by Stephi Wild - January 9, 2025
Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.
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