Rent: The Award-Winning Rock Opera
American Theater Company, at N. Lincoln Ave (1909 W. Byron Chicago, IL 60613)
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- $40.00 - $50.00
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- $20.00 - $25.00*
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The last date listed for Rent was Sunday June 24, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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Modern Teen Comedy Speech & Debate From American Theater Company
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When three misfit teenagers in Salem, Oregon find themselves linked by a sex scandal involving one of their teachers, they join forces to seek out and uncover the truth. Instead they find friendship, themselves -- and dance! Grittier than a high school bathroom, as uncomfortable as a GOP debate and more charming than Rodgers & Hammerstein, Speech & Debate speaks to the isolation and fear that young people face every day. This funny and controversial dark comedy with music was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 10 plays of the year. American Theater Company Artistic Director PJ Paparelli remounts his 2008 critically-acclaimed production, written by columbinus co-author and 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam. Learn More
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15 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Written on Jun 25 2012I took my girlfriend and my uncle to see this show this past weekend. We arrived at around 730pm and the curtain time was at 8pm. The theatre itself is in a beautiful area and parking was relatively easy to find. The parking meters do take credit cards so this as a plus.
The atmosphere of the American Theatre local itself was very welcoming and the staff there at the box office was very friendly and had a great sense of humor.
On to the Stage and the Play itself: Walking to our seats I noticed that the theatre was very small (WHICH I LOVE!!!). It made me and my guests feel like we were a part of the play because the seats were RIGHT THERE!
There was a live band as well playing all of the music from up above the stage which was amazing, they did a super job!
The Play: If I had one word to describe the show it would have to be OUT OF THIS WORLD! The actors were incredible! The singing TOP NOTCH! I felt like I was watching the DVD of Rent from the comfort of my living room it was THAT GOOD! Bring tissues or handkerchiefs with you as it is a tear jerker for even the hardest of souls :)
So to sum things up...The Atmosphere and Location rates a 10 in my book, The Intimate seating 10, The musicians and lighting 10, The Actors...a 50 on a scale of 1 to 10 (YES THEY WERE THAT GOOD!) and the overall experience was really priceless!
Thanks for taking the time to read this review. I hope you will go and not only see Rent at the American Theatre Company but please do as I did and invest in them by way of a charitable donation to their company. These ladies and gentlemen are going places. My only wish was that I could have given a lot more to their cause.
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Written on Jun 18 2012Very small theater but it was still difficult to hear/make out the words.
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Written on Jun 18 2012Great show!
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Written on Jun 11 2012I am glad that I saw it. However, if you loved the movie, then this production might be difficult for you. There were interpretations in this play that were different than the movie. (Roger's anger, Roger's and Mark's friendship, Angel's beard-very distracting for a "she", Angel's death...)
Overall, I thought this play was decent. The voices were good; the duets very good. Some of the characters' relationships/friendships could have been stronger-deeper-more palpable.
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Description
East Village. 1989. Facing a brutal economy and a raging AIDS epidemic, a group of Bohemian artists struggle to find life, love, and art in New York's East Village. Celebrated Broadway director David Cromer returns to Chicago with a powerful new take on Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock opera.
Continuing its tradition of taking insightful approaches to American musicals, American Theater Company has teamed up with About Face Theatre for the first time since Hedwig and the Angry Inch to bring Rent back to the Chicago stage.
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About the Ticket Supplier: American Theater Company
American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question: "What does it mean to be an American?" ATC provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. ATC fosters a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.