Rent FAQ

After opening in a small Off-Broadway theatre, Rent, a modern adaptation of Puccini s La Boheme, quickly became a worldwide phenomenon with a more zealous and devoted fan base than had any musical in history. Rent FAQ includes biographical info on the musical s brilliant creator, Jonathan Larson, who tragically passed away at age 35 the night before the show began preview performances. Other chapters focus on the creative team and original cast; the development of the script and score from early drafts and workshop performances to the version we know and love today; the movie version, tours, and much more. The section Rent Cultural Literacy is a guide to all the titles and real people referenced in the show and the East Village and Alphabet City locations that Rent helped make famous; another chapter provides clues to the characters and tips for anyone thinking about auditioning for the musical, or putting on a production! A final chapter provides a rundown, with numerous photos, of revivals and local productions all over the country, including regional, community, and dinner theatres, and high school and college versions. Rent FAQ is a treasure trove of information, background, and fun facts for the show s devotees as well as anyone who might be lucky enough to be discovering the musical for the first time!