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Closing: March 31, 1996

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RENT To Have 30th Anniversary Staging From One Stage Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026


One Stage Theatre will present RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, at the Teves Theatre in Hayward, California, featuring a Bay Area cast and creative team.

RENT from EPIC Players Extended at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026


EPIC Players' neurodiverse production of RENT, featuring a 99% neurodivergent and disabled cast, has been extended at A.R.T./New York Theatres in Manhattan after selling out multiple performances.

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2026


The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!

Rent 30th Anniversary Performance Set for October at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026


Original cast members and special guests will revive the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent in a gala concert celebration for the show’s 30th anniversary.

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
by Michael Gioia - Apr 29, 2026


It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.

RENT Will Return to the West End to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026


A new production of Rent is set to open in the West End in Autumn 2026. The show was teased with an Instagram post on the official account for the forthcoming production.

Review: RENT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 26, 2026


This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community. It is well worth taking the time to see this show.

RENT Legacy Revival To Play Diversionary Theatre For 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026


RENT will return to the stage in a new Legacy Revival at Diversionary Theatre. The production begins previews May 21 and opens May 30. The reimagined staging highlights themes of chosen family, love, and resilience.

RENT To Be Presented By Epic Players With Neurodiverse Cast At A.R.T./New York Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026


EPIC Players will present RENT in New York City with a neurodiverse cast. The production will run at A.R.T./New York Theatres and include accessibility accommodations for audiences. The musical will be directed by Travis Burbee.

RENT Will Have Live Broadway Concert Later This Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


BroadwayWorld has learned that a live concert performance of Rent will be taking place this year! The concert will feature RENT’s original musical director, Tim Weil, on the keys, with the original Rent band.

R.O.I. Rolling World Premiere and More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 26-27 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026


San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 24th season, which will be presented August 2026 to September 2027. The season will feature three musicals and four plays.

Prime Stage Theatre Will Present World Premiere of SPEAK at New Hazlett
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026


Prime Stage Theatre will present its world premiere adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's novel SPEAK, running May 1-10, 2026 at New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, with Anderson attending a post-show discussion on May 2.

Encore Musical Theatre Company to Present RENT April 9-May 3 in the Maas Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Apr 4, 2026


The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical RENT, which will run April 9-May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.

Tim Weil Breaks Down How Jonathan Larson Created a Broadway Revolution in MAKING RENT
by Luka Vonier - Mar 26, 2026


In his new book Making RENT, Tim Weil takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most groundbreaking musicals of the 20th century. In a recent interview with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, Weil opened up about his first impressions of Jonathan Larson, the emotional weight of the show’s earliest days, and the creative process that shaped its now-iconic score.

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Discuss Novel LIMELIGHT at New 42 Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026


New 42 will present Finding Your Voice, a special event featuring a discussion between Broadway star Andrew Keenan-Bolger and his sister, Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, about his new coming-of-age novel, Limelight.

Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon Join THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026


Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon have joined THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough following an open casting search of more than 600 performers. The London premiere runs July 9 to August 22, 2026.

Review: RENT: IN CONCERT at Strathmore
by Mary Lincer - Feb 26, 2026


Yes, Rent opened on Broadway thirty years ago. Having seen its final preview with a rapt and frequently weeping audience, it was fun to share it with an audience that knows the score (and when to moo).

RENT: in Concert Coming to Dr. Phillips Center to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026


In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presents RENT in Concert-- a powerful performance that spotlights the score that transformed musical theater

AN EVENING WITH ADAM PASCAL to be Presented at Arc Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026


Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages will present An Evening with Adam Pascal, with special guest John Hickok. This special, one night only concert will benefit the Arc Stages Capital Campaign.

Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026


Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

Interview: Brian Kim McCormick Talks APPLAUSE! at The Broad Stage!
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 12, 2026


Fasten your seatbelts! The Musical Theatre Guild is a non-profit membership theatre company founded in 1996 by a dedicated group of professional musical theatre artists. Beginning in living rooms, these artists were interested in exploring and preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre by presenting either forgotten, neglected, or unfairly dismissed Broadway musicals. Brian Kim McCormick is playing the only leading man who can handle Margo Channing portrayed deliciously by Barbara Carlton Heart. Live extended orchestrations by the generosity of the David Lee Foundation under the direction of the very talented Brad Ellis.

Tony-Winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia To Make NY Directorial Debut With A MEANS TO AN END
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026


RENT Tony Award winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia will make his directorial debut with the new play A MEANS TO AN END, written by J. William Bruce. The production will premiere at the Producer's Club in New York with two performances.

Max Harwood, Marcus Collins, And More To Star In THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT European Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026


Max Harwood, Marcus Collins, and others will star in the European premiere of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT, showcasing the late composer's lesser-known works.

Rent History

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
2026   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2026   West End
West End

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