Early Life
Where was Larson Born?
White Plains, New York
Was the pacing of Rent fast or slow?
Fast
Name one of Larsons Awards
- 4 Tony Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for drama
- 6 Drama Desk Awards
RENT used rock and pop music. True or False?
True
In RENT, tuberculosis was replaced with what modern disease?
AIDS
What University did Larson attend?
Adelphi University
One example of Larson incorporating marginal voices in the center of his production.
- characters living with HIV or AIDS
- LGBTQ Couples
- Diverse backgrounds or identities
RENT won the Pulitzer Prize. What category?
Drama
How much did rush tickets cost in RENT?
$20
What disease does Mimi die from in La Boheme?
Tuberculosis
While becoming a producer, what job did Larson work?
Busing tables
What did Larson blend humor with?
Tragedy
Which composer did Larson influence
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is the name of RENT's most famous song that opens Act II?
Seasons of Love
Does Mimi survive at the end of La Boheme?
No, she dies
Name 2/3 instruments Larson played when he was growing up.
- Piano
- Trumpet
- Tuba
What was the central theme of "No Day But Today"
Name one thing of Larsons in the Library of Congress
- manuscripts
- lyric sketches
- letters
RENT won 4 of these prestigious theater awards. What are they called?
Tony Awards
In La Boheme, what city do the young artists live in?
Paris
What were the 3 things Larson spent his time doing when he was younger?
Drama clubs, attending cultural events, and music lessons
What Did Larson often write about?
His own life, and real authentic stories
How many countries were his productions performed in
45+
What kind of music did RENT bring to Broadway for the first time?
Rock music
La Boheme is an opera written by which composer?