The iconic musical Rent is set for a revival, and will be gracing shores Down Under in 2024.
Following a group of friends living in New York City under the shadow of the AIDs crisis, the musical Rent is heading to Australia. From February 17 to March 7, the Arts Centre Melbourne will come alive with the electrifying energy of Jonathan Larson’s multi-Tony Award-winning production.
Rent musical Australia 2024
- January 27 to February 11 – Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- February 17 to March 7 – Arts Centre Melbourne
- March 15 to 17 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
- May 11 to 26 – His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth
- June 7 to 16 – Canberra Theatre
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One of the longest running musicals on Broadway to date, Rent transports audiences to the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, a hotbed of creativity and dreams during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This groundbreaking musical delves deep into the lives of a diverse group of friends, capturing their journey as they navigate the trials of poverty, addiction, and the fallout of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
At its heart, Rent is a modern reimagining of Puccini’s classic opera La Bohème. It was adapted into a 2005 film, while its Broadway run took home the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical. Tragically the show’s creator, Jonathan Larson, passed away the day before Rent opened its original off-Broadway run in 1996.
The show is a celebration of the human spirit, exploring themes of love, creativity, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Its unforgettable rock score, featuring iconic songs like Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me, and La Vie Bohème, has left an indelible mark on the world of musical theatre.
Tickets go on sale from September 28. Grab them by heading here.
