2025-2026 Theatre Series

Co-produced with KC Melting Pot Theatre

Set in the East Village of New York City, "Rent" is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Rent" has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's "Rent" follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.=

Post-show Talkback

Join us for special post-show talkbacks following performances on Sunday, Feb. 15, and Thursday, Feb. 19! Talkbacks will feature cast members and behind-the-scenes creatives diving deeper into the themes of "Rent," its impact, and its relevance today. Your questions and voices are part of the conversation, so we hope you can join us! 

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Director: Zane Champie
Music Director: Barbara Jurgensmeier

Recommended for ages 12+
Show run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission

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