The World of RENT

Explore our links below to learn more about Jonathan Larson, HIV/AIDS and mental health resources, and Signature’s production of RENT.

Larson’s handwritten note calculating a year

Read about the life of the genius who created the show but was tragically lost too soon

Learn more about the special relationship between the composers and read a letter Larson sent Sondheim about RENT

The history behind the NYC neighborhood’s bohemian culture and political resistance that led to the setting of RENT

A guide to prevention and life with HIV today from Whitman-Walker Health

Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner’s vision and the Pinterest board he created for inspiration

See Costume Designer Erik Teague’s gorgeous renderings

Want to further your research? Here are the resources used by the director and design team

Information from the CDC on the genetic condition that led to Jonathan Larson’s death

If you or someone you know is struggling, use these resources to get help

From the National AIDS Memorial Signature Theatre has received special permission to display one of…

Watch all the videos created for the show

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