Book, Music, & Lyrics by Johnathan Larson

Produced by: Diversionary Theater

Directors: Sherri Eden Barber & Coleman Ray Clark

Music Director: Jerrica Stone

Associate Music Director/Keys: Kyle Adam Blair

Choreographer: Nigel Semaj 

Stage Manager: Shannon Humiston

Assistant Director: Karl Hawkins
Set Design: Mathys Herbert
Costume Design: Claire Peterson
Lighting Design: Annelise Salazar
Sound Design: Kevin Anthenill

Projection Design: Nicholas Hussong

Props Design: Anthony Garcia

Resident Dramaturg: Jesse Marchese

Guitar: Andrew Snyder

Bass: Sean Collins

Drums: Chris Potente

Featuring: GIO COPPOLA, JONATHAN SANGSTER, ANDRE HEIMOS, DAVID MCBEAN, NIO RUSSELL, ALLEN LUCKY WEAVER, MAYA SOFIA, MICHAEL AMIRA TEMPLE, FAITH CARRION, ADELAIDA MARTINEZ

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This is RENT like you’ve never experienced it before.

Diversionary Theatre proudly presents a bold, reimagined production of the iconic musical that changed everything. Set in the heart of a community that knows firsthand the power of chosen family, love, loss, and resilience, RENT comes alive in a way that only Diversionary can deliver. With raw intimacy, electric energy, and unapologetic authenticity, this production strips the story down to its core, reminding us what it means to live, to fight, and to love—no day but today. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event.

Please note that this production includes an optional 16-minute immersive opportunity that may include standing and moving throughout the venue. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes. And don’t worry, if you choose to remain in the theater during this moment, you can see and hear everything from the comfort of your own seat. 

“the camera/filming/video element to fill the entire theatre space, and à la Jamie Lloyd (IYKYK), gifting the audience an original setting for the best rendition I have seen of Tango Maureen.

-Alejandra Enciso (Diversionary Brings the House Down with Production of RENT)

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…this production’s Tango Maureen is the one I have enjoyed the most, this cast’s version of La Vie Boheme, uf! Sin palabras… simplemente, maravilloso. 

TRANSLATION: Wow! Speechless… simply wonderful.

-Alejandra Enciso (Diversionary Brings the House Down with Production of RENT)

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“Props to Nigel Semaj’s choreography, which not only delivered the moves but also commanded all the spaces without losing audience engagement. “

-Alejandra Enciso (Diversionary Brings the House Down with Production of RENT)

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“Nigel Semaj's choreography makes the most of the production's multiple locations while feeling familiar to RENT fans with just enough edge to keep things fresh.”

-ErinMarie Reiter (Broadwayworld)