The hit musical "RENT" has deep roots. In 1988, American playwright Billy Aronson began writing a rock opera based on Giacoma Puccini's 1893 "La bohème." A year later, Aronson began collaborating with 29-year-old composer Jonathan Larson. When their collaboration began to stall, Larson asked if he could take over the project. Aronson agreed, provided he […]
SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 03:52PM on February 18, 2026