Everyone in the audience leaves with a feeling of sympathy for the fact that Jon Larson never had the chance to bask in the success of his masterpiece. It had the type of success that a playwright hopes for in the middle of the night, and in the morning is embarrassed at how wild hed let his fantasies run. But here it happened. Unfortunately, he died the night after RENTs first preview of an aortic aneurysm. He had almost reached his 36th birthday. Once or twice in a lifetime you stumble across something that touches a part of you and leaves you forever changed. Jonathan Larsons RENT has not only inspired and motivated me, but has done the same for others around the world. It reminds us all to cherish what we have and to find joy at even the most unhappy times. To those who have yet to experience the sheer power of RENT, do yourselves a favor and give it a chance, for I promise that you will not regret it. And for those who have, share his message and celebrate all the love in your life....
