November 12–15, 2026 @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA–This fall,the University of Virginia’s College at Wise Theater Divisionstages Jonathan Larson's"Rent," the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. Performances runNov. 12-14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. on the UVA Wise campus in the Gilliam Center for the Arts Black Box Theater. Tickets are $10 for the public, or free with presentation of UVA Wise ID. Through partnership with the Pro-Art Association, Pro-Art patrons are also free to attend — let the box office know you heard about the show through Pro-Art and you’ll be admitted free. The box office opens one hour prior to the start of each performance.Learn moreat proartva.org.
"Rent"contains strong language and themes relating to drug use, addiction, illness,suicide and language about sex and sexuality. The production is recommended for teen and adult audiences.
Set in the East Village of New York City,"Rent"is about falling in love, findingyour voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the PulitzerPrize for Drama, Jonathan Larson's"Rent"is based loosely on Puccini's "La Bohème" and follows a year in thelife of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and createin 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 ahefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels likean outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves andconflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.
Category: Theatre