Today on the podcast, we talk about the musical, RENT as its Farewell Tour, delayed by the pandemic, finally reaches Philadelphia. I meet with a 16-year old June Kaplan-Mayer and mother Gabrielle to talk about its generational impact over the years. Here is my interview with the Kaplan-Mayers for RENT, by Jonathan Larson. 

For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions. RENT has become a part of us forever.

RENT - 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour

March 4-6th - Merriam Theater