25 years ago, #OTD, February 13, 1996 - The beloved rock opera, RENT, made its off-Broadway premiere at New York Theatre Workshop. The landmark musical written by 29-year-old composer, the late Jonathon Larson, went on to win numerous theatre awards including several Tony awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The production also helped launch the careers of Idina Menzel, Fredi Walker, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal and Taye Diggs. #RENT25
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