25 RENT Memories from Our Readers to Mark the Show's 25th Broadway Anniversary
April 29 marks the 25th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's Rent premiering on Broadway!by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
We asked our readers to share their most meaningful memories of Rent on the show's 25th Broadway anniversary.
On this day in 1996, Rent, written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre following a history making, sold out, extended limited engagement at off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop. Look back at the production in our On This Day feature.
Read 25 Rent memories from our readers below!
1. "I saw the West End production around 1999 and fell in love. I remember the weekend spent painting the kitchen in my first house in 2001 & listening to the CD over and over. Now my 14 yo DD and I sing it together." -Rebecca M. on Facebook