Rent

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"Rent" is a groundbreaking rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. It premiered off-Broadway in 1996 and quickly gained immense popularity and critical acclaim. Tragically, Larson passed away the night before the show's first preview, leaving behind a profound legacy. "Rent" is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème" and tells the story of a group of struggling artists and musicians in New York City's East Village during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the late 1980s. The show explores themes of love, friendship, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity. Larson's musical score is a fusion of various genres, including rock, pop, and musical theater. The show features powerful songs like "Seasons of Love," "Rent," and "La Vie Bohème," which capture the raw emotions and energy of the characters and their experiences. "Rent" broke new ground in musical theater by addressing social issues and depicting a diverse group of characters, including LGBTQ+ individuals, struggling with love, identity, and the harsh realities of life. It resonated deeply with audiences, particularly the younger generation, for its themes of acceptance, living in the present, and finding joy in the face of uncertainty. The show won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and ran on Broadway for over 12 years. It spawned multiple international productions, a film adaptation, and a cultural phenomenon known as the "Rent-head" fandom.}

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Translation (German)
Genre: Rock Opera

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"Rent" is a groundbreaking rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. It premiered off-Broadway in 1996 and quickly gained immense popularity and critical acclaim. Tragically, Larson passed away the night before the show's first preview, leaving behind a profound legacy. "Rent" is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème" and tells the story of a group of struggling artists and musicians in New York City's East Village during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the late 1980s. The show explores themes of love, friendship, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity. Larson's musical score is a fusion of various genres, including rock, pop, and musical theater. The show features powerful songs like "Seasons of Love," "Rent," and "La Vie Bohème," which capture the raw emotions and energy of the characters and their experiences. "Rent" broke new ground in musical theater by addressing social issues and depicting a diverse group of characters, including LGBTQ+ individuals, struggling with love, identity, and the harsh realities of life. It resonated deeply with audiences, particularly the younger generation, for its themes of acceptance, living in the present, and finding joy in the face of uncertainty. The show won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and ran on Broadway for over 12 years. It spawned multiple international productions, a film adaptation, and a cultural phenomenon known as the "Rent-head" fandom.}

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Authors

Original Authors

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Book, Music & Lyrics
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Concept

Later Contributors

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Translation (German)
Genre: Rock Opera

Source

Based on Puccini's La Boheme

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Trivia & History

During the NYTW, a dramaturg named Lynn Thomson was brought on board and she did approximately 6 months of work on the show.  Later, claiming she had written large portions of the revised libretto and lyrics, she sued Larson's estate for $40 million USD and 16% of the royalties earned off of the show.

However, during the course of the trial, she was unable to remember any lyrics or dialogue that she had written and both the original judge and the federal appellate judge ruled in favor of the family.  The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount, however, she does retain a credit (that is included alongside Billy Aronson's additional lyric credit) as dramaturg in all official materials.

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