Rent
Jonathan Larson’s cultural phenomenon onstage, at The American College of Greece

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 21:00
Where: Pierce Theatre, The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias Str., 153 42, Athens

Supported by:
ACG Events Office & The Frances Rich School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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About the event

Jonathan Larson’s legendary rock musical, RENT, continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer. Here in Athens, ACG proudly presents a triumphant second production on Wednesday, June 3, after its full-house performance in March.

RENT reawakens the urgency to stand together, live fully, and love fiercely. This urgency has been present since the musical’s very first performance, not only through its powerful messages, but also through the tragic circumstances surrounding its premiere: its creator, Jonathan Larson, died suddenly the night after the final dress rehearsal for RENT and the day before its first off-Broadway preview performance.

Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, Larson composed RENT, blending rock and grunge within musical storytelling, bringing musical theatre to the MTV generation. His work redefined Broadway and reshaped the landscape of American musical theatre. RENT ran twelve consecutive years after its debut, and received widespread critical acclaim, earning the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, cementing the musical’s impact as a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate across generations.

Set in the 1990s East Village of New York City during the height of the AIDS crisis, RENT captures a group of young bohemian artists confronting poverty, illness, addiction and eviction. As the characters seek to survive, create their art, and love in the face of uncertainty, they build an empowering and inclusive community that offers hope amid hardships. Following Larson’s vision, ACG remains committed to building communities through the performing arts in alignment with its educational and artistic mission. This production invites the international cultural hub of Athens to immerse into Larson’s work that is profoundly relevant to today’s world.

Driven by students seeking to revive and reinvent the presence of the American performing art of musical theatre at The American College of Greece, this production is a testament to the power of collaboration and common vision. With the support of dedicated faculty, students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines come together uniting knowledge, talent, heart and artistry. As echoes of hope and strength fill the human heart, we strive to amplify Larson’s powerful message,“No day but today.”

RENT
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil
Dramaturg: Lynn Thomson

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop

James C. Nicola, Artistic Director
Jeffrey Seller, Producing Director

Originally produced on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum,
Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop

RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

 

 

 

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Credits:

Initiated by
Victoria Anastasia Weil, Theano Soldatou, Tina Aktoglou

Creative Team
Artistic Supervision: Cindi Trent
Co-Directors: Grayce Marie Martin, Theano Soldatou, Cindi Trent
Co-Choreographers: Sophia Karasso, Cindi Trent
Additional Choreography, “Santa Fe”: Sophia Karasso
Music Director: Nassos Sopilis
Vocal Coaches: Effi Minakoulis, Maira Milolidaki
Ensemble Vocal Coach: Effi Minakoulis
Movement Design of Mugging/Riot Scenes: Katerina Drakopoulou
Acting Coaches: Victoria Anastasia Weil, Theano Soldatou, Grayce Marie Martin
Staging Assistant: Victoria Anastasia Weil

Adaptation/Editing Team:
Theano Soldatou, Victoria Anastasia Weil, Tina Aktoglou, Grayce Marie Martin

Production Team
Stage Manager: Amalia Moraitou
Stage Design: Naya Barakat, Tessi Kakampoura in collaboration with the Creative Team
Installation: Christos Dielas
Makeup: Dafni Tenente, Konstantia Remou
Lighting Design: Tessi Kakampoura in collaboration with the Creative Team
Lighting Operator: Tessi Kakampoura
Follow Spot Operator: Ilia Can Celem
Sound Engineers: Christos Papadopoulos, George Alexopoulos, Eleftheria Sakellaridi
Communications Coordinator: Tina Aktoglou
PR Coordinator: Naya Barakat
Graphic Design & Promotional Material: Tina Aktoglou, Naya Barakat

In-Show Documentary & “One Song Glory” Music Video
Videographer: Anna Livieratou
Assistant Videographer: Victoria Anastasia Weil
Music Video Actors: Alex Lomvardias, Naya Barakat

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Main Cast
Mark Cohen: Dylan Goulas
Roger Davis: Alex Lomvardias
Mimi Marquez: Demitra Sideris
Tom Collins: Enio Azariadis
Angel Dumott Schunard: Jacqueline Gwinn
Maureen Johnson: Victoria Anastasia Weil
Joanne Jefferson: Damo Serafeimidou
Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III: Bennett Marotti

Ensemble
Tina Aktoglou
Naya Barakat
James/Dimitris Gerandreou
Ariadni Iliopoulou
Ilida-Anna Linardou
Andrew Manolis
Grayce Marie Martin
Marifet Mitsiou
Christos Sellas
Theano Soldatou
Angeliki Splagkounia
Foivi Stankoglou
Zoe Tsouri

Christmas Bells Children
Artemis Sopilis Koksal
Jason Fragkopoulos
Irene Samouchou
Vassiliki Sinanoglou

Band
Piano: Alexandros Barlas
Acoustic Guitar: Tony Manes
Electric Guitar: Emilios Rompotis, Sofia Fazeli
Bass: Giota Dagdeleni
Drums: Alexia Bassole, Christos Papadopoulos