Art House Productions presents
RENT: The Musical
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Thursday, September 24 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City's East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.
Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship.
This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions' 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements - Steven Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics - Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements - Tim Weil
Dramaturg - Lynn Thomson
The production stars Ned Way as Mark, Jake Smerechniak* as Roger, Branden R. Mangan* as Collins, Sanju Ebanks as Benny, Deanna Jolie Thomas as Joanne, Jordi Viscarri* as Angel, Oriana Nash as Mimi, and Courtney Lauster* as Maureen.
The ensemble includes: Bryce Antonio, Blaze Dalio, Miclo Cuauhtémoc González, Kelsey LeVie, Alyssa Peters, and Maya Santiago.
The creative team includes:
Director: Joshua M. Feder, Line Producer: Hannah Lee, Choreographer: Hannah Balagot, Music Director: Marc G. Dalio, Stage Manager: Wilhelm Peters*, Assistant Stage Manager: Jessica Dell Beni, Technical Theater Manager: Emily Clare Gocon, Scenic Designer: Andrea McKenna, Costume Designer: Ariana Michel-Hamblin, Lighting Designer: Zach Pizza, Sound Designer: Kimberly O'Loughlin+, and Props Manager: Cory Seminowicz.
*Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
+Member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mitshows.com
RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop
September 24 - October 18, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 PM
Art House Productions
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 pm
OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE: Friday, September 25 at 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 pm
Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm
RWJ BARNABAS POST-SHOW TALKBACK: Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 pm
HUDSON PRIDE NIGHT: Friday, October 9 at 7:30 pm
WITH ASL INTERPRETATION & AUDIO DESCRIPTION (Open to All): Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT)
Friday, October 16 at 7:30pm
SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 pm
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 pm
RENT is supported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program
This production of RENT is made possible in part through the generous support of Exchange Place Alliance.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our assistive listening system (Bluetooth connectivity and listening devices) is available for all performances except our ASL-Interpreted and Audio-Described performance on October 10 at 2pm. Because our theater has only one channel for this equipment, it will be dedicated to audio description on Oct 10 at 2pm and cannot also carry amplified sound. For context, our theater is a small, intimate space with strong natural acoustics. If you require assistive listening devices, we encourage you to select a different performance date.
Art House Productions is committed to accessibility and inclusion. Features include:
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- ASL interpretation upon request (two weeks’ notice)
- Audio description upon request (two weeks’ notice)
- Service animals welcome
- Fully accessible restrooms
For accommodations, call 201-579-0532 or email Meredith@arthouseproductions.org.
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