From the Pulitzer Prize to the Tony sweep, from the critical accolades to the nightly ovations, Jonathan Larson’s musical has become an American icon. Rent is about being young in New York; being brave and being scared; being in love and being in trouble; having hope for today and faith in tomorrow. “A thrilling musical performed with explosive talent,” said Newsweek. “It shimmers with hope for the future of the American musical,” raved The New York Times.