Rent

"Rent" is another rock and roll Broadway show that will knock you off your seat! This show is also a musical about young artists trying to make it big in life. The story takes place in New York City. These artists sing about controversial topics such as drugs, AIDS, and homelessness. They are living in downtown New York and are refusing to pay rent. The show describes the friendship of different types of people. As the young artists are trying to grab a hold of life their parents talk on the phone about not letting them go.

This show has also won many Tony awards such as Award for Best Musical. The show also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The performers worked hard as well as the shows creator Larson. But a tragedy happened the night before their first performance. Larson had died. This show was his last and will never be forgotten. This show is for mature teens and adults. Rent is being played at Nederlander Theatre located on
208 West 41st Street

Characters
Matt Caplan as Mark
Cary Shields, Roger
Karmine Alers, Mimi
Justin Johnston, Angel
Destan Owens, Tom Collins
Kelly Karbacz, Maureen
Merle Dandridge, Joanne
D'Monroe, Benny