Inspiration of Rent Broadway Walking Tour

Name: Inspiration of Rent Broadway Walking Tour
Start: 2024-09-23T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-23T13:00:00-04:00
Location: New York Theatre Workshop

Schedule

Mon Sep 23 2024 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

New York Theatre Workshop | New York, NY

Get ready to take a journey through the streets of New York City’s East Village, where the iconic musical Rent was born. Our interactive walking tour, “The Inspiration of Rent,” will take you to the actual locations that inspired Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece.
From the historic streets of Tompkins Square Park to the iconic Life Cafe, where the characters of Rent would gather to share their stories, you’ll get to experience the sights and sounds that shaped the musical. Our expert guides will share behind-the-scenes stories, anecdotes, and insights into the creation of Rent, and how it became a cultural phenomenon. But that’s not all – you’ll also get to participate in interactive musical performances, singing along to your favorite Rent songs at the very locations that inspired them. Imagine belting out “Seasons of Love” in the very same park where the characters would meet, or singing “La Vie Boheme” in front of the iconic Life Cafe.
This 2-hour tour is a must-do for any Rent fan, or anyone who loves musical theatre, history, or just wants to experience the magic of New York City. So come and join us on this unforgettable journey, and discover the inspiration behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.
PUBLIC TOUR:
2 Hour Tour for only $49
(Children 10 and under are free!)
PRIVATE TOUR:
2 Hour Tour for only $89
(Children 10 and under are free!)
LOCATION: This tour meets outside the New York Theatre Workshop
ENDING LOCATION: Outside the 6th & B Community Garden on Avenue B and East 6th Street

LENGTH: 2 Hours; 1/2 mile in length

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 people

TOUR TIMES: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday at 11am

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED