““Shaun Rennie’s RENT delivers… It’s a flawless production that achieves the emotional pathos of the original opera. Soaring and dramatic, touching and tender, RENT cements its place in musical theatre lore. And this time, I’m its newest convert. Viva la vie Bohéme!””
“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Shaun Rennie has mounted a production that RENT fans will happily see twice, and all musical theatre lovers should see at least once””
“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - This outstanding cast realises Rent’s full potential as a musical that’s at times as hopeful as it is devastating.””
“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ - It is impossible to sum up LPD’s production of RENT in one word. Faultless. Flawless. Amazing. Perfect. This is exactly what RENT should be, unapologetic and incredible. Every aspect of this production has been carefully curated by the creative team and brought to life by the cast. This is a MUST SEE!””
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Experience Jonathan Larson’s electrifying, multi-Tony® Award winning musical RENT, when it hits Australian shores in 2024.
Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds.
Featuring the iconic songs “Seasons of Love”, “Take Me or Leave Me” and “La Vie Bohème”, this groundbreaking phenomenon is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of life, love, and the human spirit. Don’t miss your chance to discover the show that took Broadway by storm.
#RENTMusicalAU
““At the heart of the success of this staging is the lovingly insightful work of director Shaun Rennie. Jonathan Larson’s sung-through magnum opus can be unwieldy in its myriad details and yet Rennie ensures the minutiae land with clarity, focus, and affecting authenticity.””
BOOK, MUSIC & 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
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
Director: Shaun Rennie
Musical Director: Andrew Worboys
Choreographer: Luca Dinardo
Set Design: Dann Barber
Lighting Design: Paul Jackson
Costume Design: Ella Butler
Sound Design: Evan Drill
Performance and Concept Consultant “Over the Moon: Sarah Enright
Produced by: LPD Productions
Cast:
Mark: Noah Mullins
Roger: Jerrod Smith
Mimi: Martha Berhane
Maureen: Calista Nelmes
Joanne: Thndo
Collins: Nick Afoa
Angel: Carl De Villa
Benny: Tana Laga’aia
Anna Francesca Armenia, Kelsi Boyden, Mariah Gonzalez, Sam Harmon, Lawrence Hawkins, Josslynn Hlenti, Hannah McInerney, Sam Richardson, Chad Rosete and Theodore Williams.
All Photos By: Pia Johnson