RENT the Musical

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
Is Proud To Present

RENT
THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL WITH A
UNIVERSAL MESSAGE OF HOPE

August 19 – September 25, 2010

Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson
Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème
Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox
Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern

RENT, the gritty, life-affirming musical experience celebrates the power of love and friendship and community. Set in NYC's East Village, RENT is a modern take on the classic Giacomo Puccini opera, “La Bohème”. This unforgettable story of a group of starving artists who, despite poverty and illness, learn to fall in love and find their voices, brings a universal message of hope for everyone. The musical was first seen in a limited three-week workshop production at New York Theatre Workshop in 1994. RENT opened at the Nederlander Theatre on the 100th anniversary of the original “La Bohème”.

Unfortunately, Jonathan Larson died unexpectedly the night of the show's final preview. But his creation would go on to become one of the biggest Broadway success stories of the decade. Before Rent, Jonathan Larson had composed another musical called Superbia, a rock monologue; tick, tick ... BOOM! and a variety of songs for children including songs for "Sesame Street." Over the course of its groundbreaking 12-year New York run, RENT transformed the definition of musical theater -- and changed Broadway forever. RENT gained critical acclaim and garnered all the major theatre awards of 1996 including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Obie Award, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and three Drama Desk Awards. The Show has left a powerful legacy in the theater community, which for many decades had seemed doomed to revivals of 1950s classic musicals. Many theater critics hold the show partly responsible for the restoration of the American musical. Since RENT premiered in 1996, the call for new Broadway shows has increased tremendously, and a new generation has been brought to the theater by the message and power of the show.

The Cast includes: Mark Ayesh (Roger), Steena Hernandez (Mimi), Andy Kelso (Mark), Justin Keyes (Benny), Gabrielle Reid (Joanne), Angelo Rios (Tom Collins), Sara Ruzicka (Maureen) Justin Senense (Angel) Joseph Almohaya, Melvin Bell, Lovlee Carroll, Julie Conuel, Jason Gotay, Rebecca Larkin, Jenna Noel, Tanesha Ross, Antoine Smith, Tonya Thompson.

The winning Production Team includes, Ken Larson (Set Design), Steve Loftus (Set Coordinator), Andrew Gmoser (Lighting Design), Jonathan Hatton (Sound Design) and Matthew Hemesath (Costume Design).

Coming Soon:

JEKYLL & HYDE 9/30/10 – 11/28/10 and resuming 12/29/11 - 2/6/11

A SLEEPY HOLLOW CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/1/10 -12/26/10

And Many Specials!

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Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Group Reservations: Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 6pm

Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 4pm. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking.

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $ 52.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.

Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citi¬zens at selected performances. Also check the Website for On-going Special Offers!

Show Times: Performances are Thursdays thru Sundays (With selected Wednesday Matinees & Evenings…Call the Box Office for dates.)

Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30am &. Show: 1pm.

Thursday - Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6pm. & Show: 8pm