RENT

This December, Lexington audiences will experience a landmark theatrical event as Voices Amplified partners with Luigart Studios to present a special 30th Anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, RENT, running from December 10–13, 2026.

This highly anticipated staging transcends the traditional theatre experience by seamlessly blending an immersive live performance with a curated environment inside Lexington's vibrant Luigart Studios. Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, the timeless masterpiece follows a tight-knit community of bohemian artists navigating poverty, addiction, homelessness, and the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City's East Village at the dawn of the 1990s.

Fueled by an unforgettable, iconic rock score, this unique Lexington production serves as a powerful testament to community building and cross-disciplinary artistic collaboration. By uniting local theater makers, musicians, and visual artists, the production echoes the show's core message of love, chosen family, and collective resilience.

More Than a Show: A Community Gathering

To honor the show's activist roots, each performance will feature a lively pre-show experience inside the studios. Attendees are invited to arrive early to enjoy pre-show food, drinks, and live entertainment, alongside resource tabling by local non-profit community organizations. This interactive space provides a platform for local advocacy groups to connect directly with the audience, turning theater into a catalyst for local awareness and civic action.

Event Details:

• What: RENT (30th Anniversary Immersive Production)
• Who: Presented by Voices Amplified in partnership with Luigart Studios
• When: December 10–13, 2026
• Evening Performances: December 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 PM
• Matinee Performances: December 12 and 13 at 2:00 PM
• Doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain
• Where: Luigart Studios, Lexington, KY
• Tickets: $40 for General Admission. Advance purchase is highly recommended as venue seating is strictly limited.
• Ticket Sales: online at www.voicesampd.org.
• Rush Tickets: In the true spirit of RENT, a minimum of 10 $20 rush seats will be made available for purchase at the door for each individual performance. 
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