Love, drugs and rock ‘n' roll are comingbrto town, as the 20th anniversary tourbrof the popular musical “Rent” stopsbrby Bass Performance Hall this month.br
This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winningbrproduction is based on Giacomo Puccini'sbropera “La Bohème.” It takes place in New YorkbrCity in the 1990s, and follows a year in the livesbrof seven artists who are trying to follow theirbrdreams. In addition to the struggles of youngbrmusicians, the show touches on the devastatingbreffects of HIV/AIDS, drugs and other things,brand reminds the audience to stay hopeful andbrto remember that love is the most importantbrthing of all.br
Written by a young composer namedbrJonathan Larson, “Rent” rst premiered in anbroff-Broadway theater in 1996. A few monthsbrlater, it moved to Broadway where it stayed forbr12 years, grossed more than $280 million inbrNew York alone, and amassed a group of fansbrcalled RENT-heads. The musical's success ledbrto a world tour, a motion picture adaption, andbrnow the 20th anniversary tour. Expect to hearbrall your favorite songs like “La Vie Bohème,”br"Another Day,” “Out Tonight,” “Seasons ofbrLove” and so many more. Many members ofbrthe original Broadway creative team are backbrto be part of this cast. They have worked hardbrto bring this show back to life, appealing to abrnew generation of fans while keeping the samebrthemes of diversity, friendship, acceptance andbrlove. If you are looking for an uplifting nightbrthat will leave you with songs stuck in yourbrhead and a celebration-of-life mentality, thenbrthis show is for you.
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DETAILS
Date: October 17-22
Location: Bass Performance Hall