RENT
May 15 – EXTENDED through June 29, 2025
Tony Award-Winning Musical
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Terrence J. Nolen & Steve Pacek
F. Otto Haas Stage
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission
Honorary Producers: Christina and David Fryman
Supporting Sponsors: Bob and Cheryl Carfagno, Eileen Heisman Tuzman, Alan and Elaine Lindy & Bernard and Camille Rosenberg
Read our SOCIAL NARRATIVE: What to expect during your time at the Arden and your performance of RENT
Synopsis
At the end of the millennium, a group of bohemians in the East Village struggle with love, loss, and gentrification amidst the AIDS crisis. In this exciting new production, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award™ and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will transform the Haas Stage and shake the rafters with the iconic chords of “Seasons of Love,” “I’ll Cover You, ” and the thrilling, soaring score that is RENT!
Contains mature themes and strong language.
$20 RUSH COUCH SEATING available up to 72 hours before each performance. Purchase in-person ONLY at the TKTS booth inside The Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St.)
Special Performance Information
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
– Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
– Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Teen Weekend – $15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7pm & Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night – Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee – Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am
Post-Show Talkbacks – Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM & Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Pay-What-You-Choose
Final Dress Rehearsal Performance with pre-show reception
All proceeds benefit GALAEI Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00PM
The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammel (Roger Davis) and Matthew Edward Kemp (Mark Cohen) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Gilbert D. Sanchez (Angel Dumott Schunard) and Rajeer Alford (Tom Collins) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Rajeer Alford (Tom Collins) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Bryant (Ensemble), Gilbert D. Sanchez (Angel Dumott Schunard), Rajeer Alford (Tom Collins), Asia DeShields (Ensemble) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammel (Roger Davis) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammel (Roger Davis) and Leigha Kato (Mimi Marquez) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Katherine Fried (Maureen Johnson) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of RENT. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Rajeer Alford (Tom Collins)
Sevon Askew (Benjamin Coffin III)
Charlie Barney (Ensemble)
Elena Camp (Ensemble)
Asia DeShields (Ensemble)
Bryant (Ensemble)
Katherine Fried (Maureen Johnson)
Michael Jahlil (Ensemble)
Leigha Kato (Mimi Marquez)
Matthew Edward Kemp (Mark Cohen)
Gabe Moses (Ensemble)
Imani Moss (Joanne Jefferson)
Eliana Pinckney (Ensemble)
Gilbert D. Sanchez (Angel Dumott Schunard)
Matteo Scammell (Roger Davis)
Creative
Co-Directors
Terrence J. Nolen & Steve Pacek
Assistant Director
Alexis Goode
Music Director
Ryan Touhey
Assistant Music Director
Gina Giachero
Scenic Design
Paige Hathaway
Lighting Design
Thom Weaver
Costume Design
Asaki Kuruma
Sound Design
Liz Atkinson
Video Design
Jorge Cousineau
Stage Manager
Alec E. Ferrell
Assistant Stage Manager
Alexis Wells