RENT
February 28 & March 1, 7, 8, 9, 2025
Pre-Show Chats: 6:45pm before Saturday performances
- Friday, February 28 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm
- Friday, March 7 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 8 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, March 9 at 2:00pm
Mainstage Production Ticket Prices
Regularly Priced Tickets:
$8 UHM Student with valid UHM ID
$15 Non-UHM Student/Youth
$22 UH Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior
$25 Regular (Adult)
“Throwback Saturday” Sat. March 1, 2025 performance only – prices are from the good ol’ days:
$5 UHM Student
$10 Other Discount Groups
$15 Regular (Adult)
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements: Steve Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics: Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements: 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 Joshua “Baba” Tavares
Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock opera, RENT delves into timeless themes of love, loss, and friendship, resonating deeply across generations. New Associate Acting Professor Joshua “Baba” Tavares’ unique interpretation of this iconic musical draws profound parallels to our contemporary reality. While rooted in the AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s, RENT‘s narrative transcends time, addressing pressing issues of today. Amidst the aftermath of the global pandemic and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we confront similar struggles depicted in the musical: the escalating cost of living, homelessness, displacement, mental health crises, and substance abuse. Through the eyes of our talented young artists, RENT offers a compelling exploration of self-discovery amidst adversity. At its heart, this story poses a poignant question: how do we measure our lives?
Advisories: mature themes including substance abuse, strong language, sexuality, self-harm, not recommended for children.
RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com