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Events Description
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil
Dramaturg Lynn Thomson
RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop
Directed by Liisa Steinwedel
Now in its 30th anniversary year, the musical phenomenon RENT is still celebrated globally for its resonating storyline and iconic songs like “Seasons of Love”. Set in New York City’s East Village during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of young artists, bound together as a chosen family, learning to navigate love, creativity, addiction, illness, and identity in uncertain times.
Blending rock music with emotional storytelling, the musical explores the tensions between art and commercial success, fear and intimacy, and hope and heartbreak. Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT captures the energy of New York’s bohemian culture while celebrating friendship, self-expression, and community. Its iconic songs and diverse characters helped redefine modern musical theatre, making the show a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences decades after its Broadway debut.
Performances are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 20 – December 6, 2026. Evening performances are at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and matinees are at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Doors will open half an hour before the performance starts. Seating is first-come first-served.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Tickets at the door are $25 for non-members, $20 for members, groups, and youth.
Please note that online ticket sales are available up until 1 hour before the performance. Even then, there may still be walk-in tickets available, so please arrive before showtime!
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
November 20 — December 6, 2026
Venue:
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo
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