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Rent

March 13-22, 2026

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Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. With songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.  Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

 

This is theatre at its best – exuberant, passionate and joyous.

 

Adult themes, strong language, and sexual situations

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4.7 / 5.0 based on 88 reviews

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 Thank you for bringing Rent to Fort Walton Beach! My wife and I first saw Rent in 1996 (three months after Jonathan Larson tragically died too young). Your production maintain the spirit of Rent and did a remarkable job at keeping it alive. Rent is not without detractors (close-minded people), and to produce it in all its glory was a beautiful thing. THANK YOU!!! One song, glory, Stan Kroder Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Apr 03, 2026
by:Stan Kroder

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 So impressed with the production quality and talent within the cast!

Apr 01, 2026
by:Rachel Prescott

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 Wonderful performance by a cast of great actors and singers.

Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
by:Suk Adcock

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 Better than Off Broadway! Absolutely incredible. Ted Corcoran/Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Mar 23, 2026
by:Ted Corcoran

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 wasn't what we expected after seeing the movie. We love live theater, but this is the first we left at intermission.

Mar 23, 2026
by:Craig Swanson

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 very talented actors

Mar 23, 2026
by:Angela Reed

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 Spectacular! I was brought to tears twice!

Mar 23, 2026
by:Stefanie Novak

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 Male lead singers were off-key/flat but very good at their role. Conversely, there were a few women who sang like true professionals and the troupe was synced like a well oiled machine. This was lovely to watch pulling on heart strings as the play was meant to do! They did a tremendous job on the play as a whole. I would definitely recommend anything the StageCrafters do.

Mar 23, 2026
by:Rinda Ruppel

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 superb!

Mar 23, 2026
by:Paula Grizzle

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 Very super awesome sauce:3

Mar 22, 2026
by:Laurie Grimes

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 Great performance by all!

Mar 22, 2026
by:Susan Kornegay

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 RENT is incredible. The set was extraordinary! I’ve never seen anything like it! The show had so many moving parts, yet everything ran seamlessly—and it’s very well directed. The LIVE BAND takes it to another level, making the production feel polished and truly professional. You can tell everyone worked extremely hard to bring this show together. GREAT CAST AND CREW! 👏 What a way to kick off the 54th year of STAGE CRAFTERS!

Mar 22, 2026
by:Deborah Dodge

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 Loved that there was a live band!

Mar 22, 2026
by:Robin Colletta

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 I appreciate the effort by all the performers and their characting

Mar 22, 2026
by:Tom Wiley

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 Kudos!

Mar 22, 2026
by:Matthew Giacovelli

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 The performance was great, everyone was dedicated and professional.

Mar 22, 2026
by:Cecile Bodison

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 The band was amazing! The overall show was OK, but the leads were not not good. Casting is everything and if you don't have the right actors/ singers for the right part... it's unbearable. The ensemble cast was very good. But hey, it's community theatre and you have to do with what you have.

Mar 21, 2026
by:Michael Fletcher

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 Loved the set. Choreography was very well down. Lots of singing talent in this show. Costumes were spot on.

Mar 21, 2026
by:Gail Hurley

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 Matthew Gibbons portrayal of Mark Cohen was well done. Tristyn Sherman absolutely NAILED the character of Angel

Mar 21, 2026
by:Russ Clark

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 This was my first time seeing Rent and anything at a theatre around here. This was such an awesome experience and StageCrafters and the cast really brought the show to life. Will be on the lookout for their next show!!

Mar 21, 2026
by:Madison Poshard

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 From the introduction to the end, this was an AWESOME PRODUCTION! Every performer did their thing! I cried a few times, I laughed a lots, I was fully engaged the ENTIRE show! Thank you guys for spot lighting these performances in this area. There are great Performers here! I look forward and plan on attending the next one!

Mar 21, 2026
by:ElKeya Paschall

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 The cast did such an amazing job in their roles! We knew exactly who each cast member was playing in their roles! I really loved Angel, Roger and Maureen! What a surprise to have something so wonderfully done here in little fort Walton beach!

Mar 21, 2026
by:Amber Ellerd

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 The band was amazing!!! Loved, loved loved the music it provided to the drama. It was a fun evening for us.

Mar 21, 2026
by:Karen Kettunen

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 awesome no.day but today! Jonathan Lawson is smiling from the café in heaven!

Mar 21, 2026
by:Christina Forrest

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 Great to see all of new found talent! Hope to see those new faces in upcoming shows!7

Mar 21, 2026
by:Jane Judkins

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 Smszing!

Mar 17, 2026
by:Morgan Trenkler

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 IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 👌 Shout out to your sound person.

Mar 17, 2026
by:Craig Clemons

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 A powerful performance in a retelling of centuries old opera La Boheme. Featuring a modern day twist regarding class, disease epidemic, love & loss. The Stage Crafters Theater Co., performed wonderfully a 30yr old musical whose message about living for today is still as poignant as it was in 1996 when it debuted. Having lost friends & family to HIV/AIDS even recently it’s a reminder that life is fleeting, and to mark our days with seasons of love

Mar 16, 2026
by:Paula Eddington

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 Absolutely amazing!

Mar 16, 2026
by:Travis Denis

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 I prefer a play to an all musical presentation but it was well done. Mary Claus

Mar 16, 2026
by:Mary Claus

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 What a fantastic performance with an incredibly talented cast!!! I love RENT and last watched it on stage in 2002! Last night I had the opportunity of watching the performance with my teenage daughter and seeing it through her eyes for the first time!!! We were both blown away by the production!!! We also loved that you all performed with a live band!!! Thank you for an amazing night at the theatre!!!!

Mar 16, 2026
by:Nicole Gibbons

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 Amazing show, amazing cast!! Everyone did well, and it was such an emotional performance. There were some real standout performances, like Take Me or Leave Me. My favorite performance was Mimi Marquez— sexy, sultry, emotional, and such a star!!!

Mar 16, 2026
by:David Phillips

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 I loved it. It was much better than cats. I am going to see it again and again

Mar 16, 2026
by:David Goodfriend

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 10/10!

Mar 16, 2026
by:Chloe LaFleur

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 So bad that we left at intermission. Performance was bad and the woke agenda was not for me.0

Mar 16, 2026
by:Stephanie Mayhorn

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 Loved the live orchestra The acting could have benefited from more crispness, Angel’s outfit -and leggings- draws too much attention and makes the actor look gigantic; the chorus needs more practice; Marjorie is phenomenal. The homeless woman was also really good. So was the character that wore the black leather coat. Mimi had lovely singing moments and her character had demanding acrobatics that were executed flawlessly (could use more crispness as well),

Mar 16, 2026
by:Elisa Gottheil

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 it was great. The cast was amazing. Performance was wonderful. The director did a fantastic job.

Mar 15, 2026
by:Azadeh Leland

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 From the ensemble to the lead performers, this production is absolutely phenomenal. The energy, talent, and passion on stage make it impossible not to be pulled into the story. I’ve never seen a man land a toe touch in high heels like that before, and I’ve also never experienced an entire audience so moving alongside a lead! If you’re looking for a great date night or a fun girls’ night out, this show is the perfect choice.

Mar 15, 2026
by:Kaylin Grant

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 The actors did such an amazing job. I had tears falling when Angel died.

Mar 15, 2026
by:Dawn Hamilton

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 Awesome show!! Really enjoyed it!!

Mar 15, 2026
by:Denise Lockwood

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 Very well done and polished show! Lots of amazing talent!

Mar 15, 2026
by:Hillary Marshall

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 This was an ambitious production and was pulled off excellently. The acting was superb. So emotional.

Mar 15, 2026
by:Philip Gallmeier

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 Great performance! Live music was superb. Well choreographed, clear dialogue, and portrayals that evoked emotions. Recommend

Mar 15, 2026
by:Paul Farnsworth

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 The show was excellent and the live band was awesome❣️

Mar 14, 2026
by:Terri Barlotta

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 Still processing the absolute whirlwind that was Stage Crafters' production of RENT. I went in expecting a great show, but I wasn't prepared for the sheer emotional range this cast delivered. From the high-energy anthems to the moments that left the room in total silence, it was a beautiful reminder to measure our lives in love. Huge shout out to the cast and crew for putting their entire hearts on that stage. If you haven't seen it yet, go-and bring tissues!!!

Mar 14, 2026
by:Jeralynn River Shanks

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 Outstanding show! Set design - outstanding Costumes - perfect Band - superb Choreography- incredibly precise and synchronized Vocal harmony - best heard yet Individual acting - performers absolutely perfect for the roles Sound & lights - BEST EVER! Many shows have main characters with mics and some cast members can’t be heard. In this show, the balance between band and vocals was just right and the entire cast was heard! Overall - SC continues to

Mar 14, 2026
by:Jesus Flores

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 Excellent show with great performances

Mar 14, 2026
by:William Hughes

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 I went to see Rent and was blown away by the incredible talent on that stage. So many amazing voices! The choreography was 🔥. Definitely go see this show!

Mar 14, 2026
by: Verified consumer

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 I thought this was a really brave choice for our area and I LOVE that they chose it. The performance was incredible. The crowd was SO into it- I even heard so much laughter, and gasps and even “Noooooo” during Angel’s last scene. The set was perfect. The costumes took me back in time to the 90’s and the subject is still so relevant today! Thank you Stage Crafters! 10/10!!! ⭐️

Mar 14, 2026
by:Dawn Johnson

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 See above!!!!!

Mar 14, 2026
by:Karen Jordan

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 it was soon good! The character choices were so spot on!

Mar 14, 2026
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