RENT
Thursday 22 April - Friday 7 May
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Auckland Music Theatre proudly presents Jonathan Larson's RENT
This all new production stars a powerful cast of New Zealand artists, featuring the iconic Annie Crummer.
Set in the late 1990’s in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera Rent that updated La Boheme with electric guitars, steel drums, strippers, and drag queens, tells the story of a community of artists, writers and musicians struggling to live and pay their rent.
'Measuring their lives in love,' these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and in some cases living with HIV all while celebrating their creative spirit. Described by Rolling Stone magazine as 'a raw and riveting milestone in musical theatre', RENT is Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical, one of the longest running shows on Broadway.
Cast
Michael Murphy Roger Davis
Kristian Lavercombe Mark Cohen
Rebecca Wright Mimi Marquez
Annie Crummer Joanne Jefferson
Melissa Nordhaus Maureen Johnson
Tama Waipara Tom Collins
Cameron Clayton Angel Shunard
Paul Fagamalo Benjamin Coffin III
Company
Merrin Cavel, Paul Craig, Clayton Curnow, Ainsile Davies, Leand Macadaan, Clinton Meneses, Laura O’Sullivan, Cathy Rood, Gabby Smith.
Audience Suitability
This production of RENT deals with many adult themes including HIV and drugs. Coarse language, sexual themes and some brief nudity are prevelant throughout the performance making RENT inappropriate for children 15 years of age and under.
Running time
| First act |
70 minutes |
| Interval |
20 minutes |
| Second act |
60 minutes |
(Times are approximate and are subject to change)
Pricing Information
Concession available to Senior Citizens (65+)
Student price available to students with ID up to tertiary level
Group (10+) price available - please call 09 357 3354
Looking for a place to eat before the show?
Pre-book your meal at Tony’s Restaurant, Wellesley Street.
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