Rent is the best show on the planet! There is so much energy and drama. I almost cried at some parts, and sang along with others. According to the friend I went with, who has never seen the movie version, the plot was kind of hard to understand since most of the show was sung. However, I knew the plot already and had seen the movie. The musical just enhances the experience. The music is so versatile. There's rock, tango, interpretive, dance, pop—something for everyone. I absolutely loved it and will be seeing it again.

RENT is the musical/theatre for young people. I rarely like live music and don't like many shows (I keep trying by seeing new things, but it's always a waste!). However, after seeing Rent in Chicago, once I happened upon it in NYC, i went in directly and bought tickets for that evening's performance. It was as good as ever. and even for last minute bookings, we got front row/center for the mezz level--great view of the stage!!!

Wow. If there was ever a show to see as a 20-something, this is it. It's also good for most liberal-minded or bohemian-hearted people of all ages. Well, probably not children.

To begin with, RENT's history is so deeply rooted in its story, including the writer's untimely death and his one-on-one contact with the people represented. He was the bohemian lifestyle. In reference to that, RENT has rush ticket line. Rush ticket, done it before, right? Well, it was RENT that started it, offering those who couldn't afford the tickets to get front row seats for $20. Show up the day of the performance, wait it out along with the other people in RENT desperation, and possibly get a front row seat for the price it costs for a dinner at a normal restaurant in NYC. The rush line formally runs first come first served, but because of fanaticism and its strong rush line participants, the rush line now participates in a rush lotto.

RENT reflects squatters and bohemian artists of the mid-‘90s, featuring everything the after-school specials skimmed over, alerting you of their harms. RENT makes these "harms" human, including AIDS, homosexuality, artistic hunger, death, breakups, and homelessness. It embraces the things people are afraid to talk about, but affect EVERY person in one way or another.

Be prepared to be moved. In the tradition of rock musicals, it contains ballads and fast numbers that reflect the mid-‘90s spirit and guitar riffs.

Its final overlying theme is that there is "no day but today," and really, isn't that why we vacation in the first place?

This is such a powerful show. I really like Rent--I have seen it four times now, so I'm a big fan. This is a big rock-and-roll musical! It's based on La Bohème the opera, but this isn't an opera--don't worry. This show is not really good for younger children or for people who aren't open-minded about the gay community. This is a show about life and living it to the fullest--a show about hopes and dreams. The last time I was in town, Joey Fatone from one of the boy bands was in the show, so I didn't want to go and see it. The cast looks a little weak right now with him in it. But that's just me. But if you want a wild, fun night on the town, go and see this show. It's amazing!!! Because there's no day like today!!

See you in the dark!

Tickets are not always easy to get. Many people want to see this one.

RENT is a modern, trendy version of La Boheme. A pulitzer prize winner and overall a really great show, colorful outfits and set, but don't be decieved, it looks like a fun show to take your kids to, but it is very much geared toward a teenage and adult audience. Contains profanity and semi partial nudity, just a quick moon. =)The music is wonderful, extremely loud, sort of like a rock concert, but great nonetheless. My only critique of this play is that everyone is either dying has AIDS or is a drug addict, but still very relatable characters anyway.