A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. On March 2, 2021, NYTW held its biggest fundraising event of the year, 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE. This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
Annaleigh Ashford
Martha Banta
Adam Chanler-Berat
Giles Chiasson
Wilson Cruz
Jeremy O. Harris
Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Rodney Hicks
Christopher Jackson
Tamika Lawrence
Telly Leung
Idina Menzel
Shakina Nayfack
Eva Noblezada
Adam Pascal
Ben Platt
Billy Porter
Anthony Rapp
Jai Rodriguez
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Ali Stroker
Tracie Thoms
Byron Utley