Rent (musical)

"Rent" is a musical that portrays the lives of a group of young artists and musicians in New York City’s East Village during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It explores themes of love, friendship, poverty, sexuality, and the struggle to create art amid social challenges like homelessness and AIDS. The story highlights how these characters navigate their passions and relationships while facing modern societal issues, emphasizing the importance of community, resilience, and hope. Through powerful music and storytelling, "Rent" offers a raw, heartfelt look at life on the margins of society.