Rent Musical Lyrics

Creator of this rock musical was Jonathan Larson. For the first time, the production was in 1994 in the NY’s Theatre Workshop, where it was shown for 3 weeks. The histrionics had such cast: A. Rapp, T. Hoylen, D. Rubin-Vega, P. Briggs & M. Potts. The official premiere of the musical took place in the same theater at the end of January 1996. Soon after, the show moved to Broadway – to the Nederlander Theatre, where it staged from April 1996 to September 2008 with tremendous 5123 performances. The musical was created by director M. Greif & choreographer M. Yearby. The cast on Broadway involved: A. Rapp, A. Pascal, D. Rubin-Vega, T. Diggs, W. J. Heredia, J. L. Martin, I. Menzel & F. Walker.

The London premiere took place in the Shaftesbury Theatre from May 1998 to October 1999 under the direction of M. Greif. The show had such cast: K. Cummings, W. J. Heredia, A. Pascal, A. Rapp, R. J. Solomon. A revised piece in the West End was in the Prince of Wales Theatre from December 2001 to January 2002 under the direction of P. Kerryson, with such cast: A. Rickett, D. Flood, D. Kurup, M. Rand & J. Doyle.

In October 2007, the Duke of York's Theatre hosted a new version. The adaptation of the script was made by S. Anderson & W. Baker. Shows went to February 2008, directed by W. Baker and such cast: J. Wallace, S. Donaghy, L. Evans, O. Thornton & J. Webb. In 2011, it took another off-Broadway production of the theatrical. From April to May 2016, it was staged in Arizona Repertory Theatre under the direction of D. Gurwin.

In 2005, the musical was filmed and was released on the screens of 8 countries.

Since its Broadway debut, "Rent" has continued to resonate with audiences globally, becoming a defining piece of modern musical theatre. The 20th-anniversary tour, which began in 2016, introduced the show to a new generation, reaffirming its relevance and powerful themes. This tour was met with critical acclaim, and its success led to an extended run, ending in 2020.

In 2019, "Rent" was adapted into a live television event titled "Rent: Live," which aired on Fox. This production featured a contemporary cast, including Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, and Brandon Victor Dixon. Despite some technical challenges, the live broadcast was praised for its energetic performances and heartfelt homage to Larson's original work.
Most recently, "Rent" has been performed in various international productions, including notable runs in Tokyo and Sydney. The musical's enduring popularity has inspired numerous community theatre productions and educational programs, further cementing its place in theatrical history.

Release date: 1996
Last Update:August, 06th 2024