RENT
February 6 – 22, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Sponsored by: Western North Carolina AIDS Project
About the Show
La Vie Bohème! Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical follows a year in the life of young artists and friends struggling to create and survive in New York City under the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With an iconic rock score including “Seasons of Love,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and “La Vie Bohème,” RENT is a powerful, deeply human story that continues to move generations.
Supported by a live 5-piece band!
Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes plus one 15-minute intermission.
Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and Listening Devices are available for all Mainstage performances.
Content Awareness: This show contains adult content, drug use, strong language, and period-specific references to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Accessibility & Special Performances
- February 12: Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC). Tickets go on sale January 27, 2026
- February 13 & 14: Parents’ Night Out! Childcare provided for ages 4+ for length of performance. Registration and proof of ticket purchase required.
- February 13 & 15: Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI).
- February 19: Sing-Along! Yes, singing is encouraged! Additional Show-Kits on sale for this performance.
- February 22: American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL)
Ticketing Information
- Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
- Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total
- Show Kits for the Sing Along are $18.69 + $1.31 tax = $20.00