Rent, a rock-musical set in New York, follows seven artists working for their dreams of stardom without becoming sellouts. Originating in 1996, Rent was composed by an almost unknown composer at the time, Jonathan Larson. From small beginnings in the Off-Broadway New York Theater Workshop, Rent made its way to Broadway, and became an American hit. This hit musical was written and composed by Jonathan Larson. Living from 1960-1996, dying the morning Rent was to be performed in its first preview performance. Larson was born in White Plains, New York. His parents, Allan and Nanette Larson, were Jewish, which explains some of the content and themes in his work. Larson was musical from a young age. As a child Larson was exposed to music
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It opens with the song, “Seasons of Love,” by the main cast, which transitions into meeting two of the main characters. The story starts with Mark and Roger in their apartment, looking at stacks of their eviction notices. This leads into meeting Mimi, Tom Collins, Angel, Maureen and Joanne. Each has their unique story, art form they wish to exercise, and gripes with their situation. The main problem regarding all of them revolves around their apartment complex, now owned by their old roommate Ben (Benny) and his father-in-law. The residents of the apartment, Mark and Roger, and Mimi, and previously Collins and Maureen all owe last years rent. Subplots evolve with interactions between characters and love interests become known and …show more content…
It is sung at the beginning of the musical, the middle, and then reprised at the end. It’s used as a backdrop, or a general idea for the musical itself. It’s used at the beginning to introduce, and at the end to wrap it up. The song chorus says, “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?… Measure in love… seasons of love.” This is the number of minutes in a year. It questions how can we assess the value of a year in our lives. The answer the song gives is to, “measure in love.” Love is a big theme in the musical. Love is free in Rent between straight and gay couples alike, and the sick and addicted. This song was so important not only to spreading the message of love in the musical, but elsewhere to. It is used at many youth Christian events, as well as for AIDS awareness and World AIDS
It opens with the song, “Seasons of Love,” by the main cast, which transitions into meeting two of the main characters. The story starts with Mark and Roger in their apartment, looking at stacks of their eviction notices. This leads into meeting Mimi, Tom Collins, Angel, Maureen and Joanne. Each has their unique story, art form they wish to exercise, and gripes with their situation. The main problem regarding all of them revolves around their apartment complex, now owned by their old roommate Ben (Benny) and his father-in-law. The residents of the apartment, Mark and Roger, and Mimi, and previously Collins and Maureen all owe last years rent. Subplots evolve with interactions between characters and love interests become known and …show more content…
It is sung at the beginning of the musical, the middle, and then reprised at the end. It’s used as a backdrop, or a general idea for the musical itself. It’s used at the beginning to introduce, and at the end to wrap it up. The song chorus says, “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?… Measure in love… seasons of love.” This is the number of minutes in a year. It questions how can we assess the value of a year in our lives. The answer the song gives is to, “measure in love.” Love is a big theme in the musical. Love is free in Rent between straight and gay couples alike, and the sick and addicted. This song was so important not only to spreading the message of love in the musical, but elsewhere to. It is used at many youth Christian events, as well as for AIDS awareness and World AIDS