Rock Opera Rent from Keegan Theatre
Church Street Theater, Between 17th St NW and 18th St NW (1742 Church Street, NW Washington, DC 20036)
- Full Price:
- $35.00
- Our Price:
- $17.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Rent have expired.
The last date listed for Rent was Wednesday January 13, 2010 / 8:00pm.
Currently at Church Street Theater:
Tony Award-Winning Musical Spring Awakening by Keegan Theatre
- Full Price:
- $40.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00
Spring Awakening is an awesome rock musical and Broadway smash that won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on the Expressionist play that caused a scandal in 19th-century Germany, this poignant musical follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the confusing and often troubled waters of adolescence, complicated by their budding sexuality. Inspired by Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, the musical's angst, emotion, desire and romance still ring true today, and its acclaimed score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater turns this timeless story into a powerful coming-of-age rock musical. The Keegan Theatre's production is directed by two-time Helen Hayes nominees Susan Marie Rhea and Mark A. Rhea. Learn More
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Very small, intimate atomosphere. Every seat is a great one.
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I am a huge Rent fan and I loved the interpretation of the original. The company did a wonderful job keeping the original feel, while putting their own young, fun spin on the show. Every single member of the cast has an amazing voice and the band is incredible! GO SEE THIS SHOW!Written on Dec 19 2009
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It was really good. I would highly recommend going.Written on Dec 18 2009
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Wonderful venue, and AMAZING cast. I've seen 4 productions of Rent (including the original cast on Broadway) and this production was wonderful. John Patrick Loughney (Mark), Michael Robinson (Collins), and Parker Drowns (Angel) gave expectionally great performances. Costumes, scenery, sound...everything exceeded my expectations.Written on Jan 14 2010
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This was a great show. Small and intimate the characters really shine. All the performers had great voices and the set was wonderful. I would recommend this.Written on Jan 14 2010
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More Information About Rent
Website
http://www.keegantheatre.com/20092010/rent/index_E.html
Description
The hit musical Rent will be presented by The Keegan Theatre at the Church Street Theater. The Keegan Theatre is the first regional professional theatre company in Washington, DC, to present the full stage version of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award- and Pulitizer Prize-winning musical.
Rent is a revolutionary rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme. It tells the story of one year in the life of friends living in New York City in the 1990s. The story centers around roommates Mark, a struggling filmmaker, and Roger, an HIV-positive musician and former junkie. While a previous tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and the power of friendship in this compelling and significant story. Rent is directed by Susan Marie Rhea and Mark A. Rhea. Musical director is Aaron Broderick and choreography is by Kurt Boehm.
After seeing more than 140 actors during a two-day open call audition, the artistic team held several rounds of callbacks before making final casting decisions. "We could not be more excited about this cast," says Artistic Director Mark A. Rhea, "We feel we’ve found the cream of the crop — a young, vibrant group of actor-singers who are going to breathe new life into this powerful and iconic rock show."
John Loughney plays the role of Mark Cohen, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of Roger Davis, an HIV-positive musician and recovering heroin addict played by Juan Carlos Sanchez. Emily Levey is Mimi Marquez, an HIV-positive stripper, heroin junkie and Roger’s love interest. Weslie Woodley plays performance artist Maureen Johnson, Mark’s ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend of Joanne Jefferson, a headstrong lawyer played by Katie McManus. Tom Collins, the HIV-positive philosophy teacher and former roommate of Roger, Mark and Maureen is played by Michael Robinson. Parker Drown is cast in the role of Angel, an HIV-positive drag queen and Tom Collins’ love interest. Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III, landlord of Mark and Roger’s building, is played by Edward Daniels. The ensemble comprises Shayna Blass, Mickey Daguiso, Mary Lee Adams, Christina Sanchez, Nick Lehan, Carolyn Myers, Dan Van Why, Christopher Mueller, and Julia Fanning.
Throughout the run of Rent, Keegan Theatre will partner with local organizations to promote support for AIDS research and outreach to DC area residents living with HIV.
About the Ticket Supplier: Keegan Theatre
Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.