To mark the upcoming season of Tony Award-winning musical “Rent” at the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia is giving away a limited amount of $25 tickets.
500 $25 tickets will be up for grabs for 600 minutes, inspired by the musical’s life-affirming anthem “Seasons of Love”, which celebrates the 525,600 minutes in a year.
“Rent” takes audiences to the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village in the early 90s, where young people navigate poignant social issues, dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails. It features other iconic songs include “Take Me or Leave Me” and “La Vie Bohème”, inspired by Puccini’s “La Bohème”.
The electrifying cast includes Henry Rollo (“The Rocky Horror Show”) as Mark, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of Roger, an HIV-positive musician recovering from heroin addiction, played by Harry Targett (“Dear Evan Hansen”).
Kristin Paulse (“The Tina Turner Musical”) is Mimi, a reckless and passionate exotic dancer who lives only for today. The Voice finalist Calista Nelmes (“Jesus Christ Superstar”) reprises her award-winning performance of the spirited Maureen, current girlfriend of Joanne, a tough, headstrong Harvard-educated lawyer played by Imani Williams (“Hadestown”).
Philosophy teacher Collins, father-figure and friend, is played by Googoorewon Knox (“Hamilton”) with Jesse Dutlow (“& Juliet”) in the role of Angel, an HIV-positive drag artist with a passion for life in the face of inevitable adversity. Benny, played by Tana Laga’aia (“Jesus Christ Superstar“), is the former friend and current landlord of Mark, Roger and Mimi.
Tickets will be available from 9am to 7pm, or until allocation is sold out, 0n Thursday, September 4th. Fans can queue from 8am at the box office, where they will also be treated to a short performance from the cast on the Opera House steps.
The $25 tickets will only be sold in person, and are limited to a maximum of two per person.