December 24th, 9 PM Eastern Standard Time... Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the iconic musical Rent with a sing along screening of the 2005 film version, and enjoy an intro beforehand and discussion afterward led by the library's resident Rent-head, Gabi. Whether you're a devoted Rent-head or are experiencing it for the first time, the exuberant rock opera score and "no today but today" messaging is a timeless celebration of love, art, and resilience. "Rent" opened on Broadway in 1996, smack in the middle of the AIDS crisis and general Gen X angst. It's the story of a friend group trying to make it as struggling artists fighting against gentrification, homophobia, and racism, all while reckoning with their inevitable mortality as AIDS patients. Based on the opera La Boheme, it was a smash hit on Broadway, and just like it's descendent "Hamilton," introduced new styles of music to the stage, bringing in a new generation of Broadway fans. It won the Pulitzer for drama, and 4 1996 Tony awards, it's success made all the more poignant by the sudden death of its creator Jonathan Larson. The original production launched the careers of Broadway and film superstars Idina Menzel,…
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