TNP Academy: Rent

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Rent School Edition is a modern rock musical that tells the unforgettable story of a group of friends navigating love, loss, and survival in the face of adversity. Set in New York City’s East Village during the height of the AIDS epidemic, this powerful show follows Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Maureen, Joanne, Angel, and Benny as they struggle to create meaningful lives and relationships amid financial hardship and personal challenges. Featuring the iconic songs “”Seasons of Love,”” “”La Vie Boheme,”” and “”Take Me or Leave Me,”” Rent explores themes of friendship, identity, and the desire to live life to the fullest. With raw emotion and unforgettable music, this production reminds us all to cherish each moment and live without regret.