In an era when shows can run for years without paying back their investments and meeting the economic criteria for a "hit," Rent is on the verge of recouping its entire $3.5 million investment after just four months on Broadway. Variety newspaper reported (though without attribution) that Rent will recoup the first week of August. The show has been playing to capacity crowds at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre since previews began in early April.
The 1960s musical is directed by Robert W. Schneider.
Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.
The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.
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The musical, which explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures, officially opened April 18.
Her comments were part of an ongoing conversation around the purpose of theatre criticism.
The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.
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