MCCC’s talented Theater, Dance and Entertainment Technology students will present a stunning production of a 1995 dramatic hit musical based on an opera by Puccini. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Don’t wait 525,600 minutes to order your tickets! $26/24

Not recommended for children

TICKETS FOR MERCER STUDENTS ONLY $10 CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 609-570-3333

SPECIAL ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE SUNDAY APR. 7 AT 2PM CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE FOR SEATING.