RENT, Onstage at Asheville Community Theatre

RENT takes the stage February 6-22, 2026.

Kirby Gibson, Emily Dake, River Spade, Sam Greene, and Scott Fisher during rehearsals for RENT.

Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows a year in the life of young artists and friends struggling to create and survive in New York City under the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

With an iconic rock score including “Seasons of Love,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and “La Vie Bohème,” RENT is a powerful, deeply human story that continues to move generations.

Book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Sponsored by WNCAP, the performance will be supported by a live 5-piece band.

Get your tickets before they sell out! Opening night is Friday, February 6, 2026. Performances take place Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St. in Asheville.

Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating and listening devices are available for all mainstage performances. This show contains adult content, drug use, strong language, and period-specific references to the HIV/AIDS crisis.

For more details, or to purchase tickets, go to ashevilletheatre.org/mc_event/rent.

 

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