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| RENT play program |
The Travelling Toe and 2 Dear Friends attended the Sunday matinee of "Rent'. The production was at Bass Hall and is a travelling tour show which celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Rent".
Rent On Tour
Below is a synopsis from the official website of "Rent' that provides an overview of the story and the playwright:
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
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| Jonathan Larson wrote book, music and lyrics |
The Travelling Toe had previously seen a couple of touring productions of "Rent" some years back and was not sure this musical would stand the test of time. However it has been
re-worked with the storyline being condensed, plus the orchestra is on stage left which also provides more energy to the production.
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