[Williamsport, PA] – The Community Theatre League proudly presents RENT, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical that redefined a generation. This electrifying production will run for three weekends, February 7-9, 13-16, and 20-23, 2025, at CTL’s downtown theatre.
What would you do if you had only one year to live? RENT invites audiences to experience the raw emotion and exhilarating energy of Jonathan Larson’s iconic rock musical that forever changed Broadway.
A story of love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic dreams, RENT follows a group of struggling young artists navigating life in New York’s East Village during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical continues to inspire audiences with its timeless message of resilience, found family, and living for today. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT’s themes of love, loss, and fighting for survival remain as relevant as ever. With a cast of powerhouse performers and a score that pulses with life, this production is not just a show—it’s an experience.
“RENT is more than just a musical; it’s a movement. It’s about fighting for what matters, embracing love in all its forms, and refusing to let fear define us,” said Seth Sponhouse, CTL’s Executive Artistic Director and Director of RENT. “We are honored to bring this powerful show to our stage and share its urgent, unforgettable message with our community.”
A DYNAMIC CAST BRINGS RENT TO LIFE
Leading the cast are Timothy Hippensteel as Roger Davis, Seth Confer as Mark Cohen, Camden Hare as Tom Collins, Maxwell Theiss as Benjamin Coffin III, Marisa Sponhouse as Joanne Jefferson, Malachi Watson as Angel Schunard, Rubie Natal as Mimi Márquez, and Brandy Aguirre as Maureen Johnson. They are joined by a talented ensemble and pit singers who bring Larson’s unforgettable score to vibrant life. Marisa Sorrentino Hickey, the production’s Music Director, added, “This isn’t just a show; it’s an experience. Jonathan Larson’s music is powerful, emotional, and demands everything from its performers. This cast has embraced the challenge, pouring their hearts into every note and every lyric to create something truly unforgettable.”
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event! Tickets are available at ctlshows.com/season-48/#rent. Secure your seat today and experience the power of RENT! Audiences can also purchase special $5 onstage seating for a unique, immersive perspective that is perfect for a second (or third!) viewing! For those who want to see RENT from another perspective, CTL is offering special $5 onstage seating, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the show’s raw energy up close—an unforgettable way to experience this groundbreaking musical, especially for a second or even third time!
HONORING THOSE IMPACTED BY THE HIV/AIDS CRISIS
The cast and crew dedicates the run of RENT to the lives lost and those affected by the AIDS epidemic. We encourage audiences to learn more and support local resources by visiting AIDSResource.com
DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO WITNESS THE PASSION, THE HEARTBREAK, AND THE TRIUMPH OF RENT. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND JOIN US IN CELEBRATING LIFE, LOVE, AND THE POWER OF COMMUNITY—BECAUSE THERE TRULY IS NO DAY BUT TODAY.
NOTE: RENT is not intended for young children, but CTL always leaves viewer discretion to the legal guardian.
Tickets and Information:
Visit ctlshows.com/season-48/#RENT to purchase tickets or learn more about the production.
Performance Dates:
February 7-9, 13-16, 20-23
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 7:30 PM
Sundays @ 2:00 PM
EVENT DETAILS:
• What: Community Theatre League presents “RENT”
• When: February 7-9, 13-16, 20-23
• Where: Community Theatre League, 100 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA
• Tickets: Available at CTLSHOWS.COM
LEGAL ATTRIBUTION:
BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JONATHAN LARSON
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS STEVE SKINNER
ORIGINAL CONCEPT/ADDITIONAL LYRICS BILLY ARONSON
MUSIC SUPERVISION AND ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS TIM WEIL
DRAMATURG LYNN THOMSON
RENT WAS ORIGINALLY PRODUCED IN NEW YORK BY NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP AND ON BROADWAY
BY JEFFREY SELLER, KEVIN MCCOLLUM, ALLAN S. GORDON AND THE NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP
RENT Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
ABOUT COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE: The Community Theatre League is dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of the
Williamsport area through live performance and education in the theatre arts. Now entering its 48th season, CTL contin-
ues to provide high-quality productions that entertain, educate, and inspire.