RENT: The Musical at Hudson Theatre

RENT: The Musical

Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood

Based on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning revolutionary rock opera Rent tells the story of one year in the life of eight friends living the Bohemian life -- struggling to express themselves through their art and measuring their lives in love. Against the gritty backdrop of New York's East Village, these friends strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic. Jerica Productions/The Royal Underground Theatre Company is proud to bring to the Hudson Backstage their San Francisco Regional Premiere production of this multiple award-winning show that Theatremania called "A powerhouse production!"

Thru - May 21, 2011

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $34.99

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 323-856-4249

Running Time: 165 minutes; one intermission

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RENT: The Musical Reviews

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LA Weekly - Somewhat Recommended

"...Apart from the show's most obvious question -- how do these kids afford wraparound head microphones, but not hot water -- the strength of director Banson's production is totally connected to the vivacity of her youthful cast and its unabashed love for the material. On the other hand, Shoshona Zisk's musical direction frequently falters: Although some of the songs are powerful -- particularly Pick and Cox's meet-cute number, "Light My Candle," many of the other numbers suffer from maladroit execution and weak harmonics. Notwithstanding the performers' omnipresent mics, the band frequently upstages the singing, drowning out the performers, who are forced to sing-holler louder to compensate."

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- Paul Birchall

Backstage - Somewhat Recommended

"...Youth, passion, and dedication are potent forces, which can make us forgive a multitude of sins, and so it is with this Royal Underground Theatre Company's production. It doesn't always land its plot points solidly, and the otherwise excellent band, under the direction of Shoshana Zisk, sometimes overpowers the lyrics, so we're not always sure what's happening or why. I doubt that many audiences fully grasp the details about the tent city and the riot that breaks out over it, but the fervor and enthusiasm of the young cast keep the momentum high, carrying all before it."

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- Neal Weaver

RENT: The Musical at Hudson Theatre

RENT: The Musical

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