[Disclosure: This post is written in collaboration with Broadway in Detroit]
Can you believe it? After a year and a half on hiatus, Broadway is returning to Detroit! The last time I experienced an evening of live musical theatre was last March, just days before the world turned upside-down and productions all over the world began canceling dates and closing doors. While none of us will ever truly be the same, I am so grateful for the motor city to welcome back such an integral component to the arts community, and frankly—for theatre to start returning to cities across the globe.
This October marks 60 years since the Fisher Theatre was transformed from a movie and vaudeville house into a live theatre venue. Now—842,400 minutes since its last performance—the Fisher is kicking off a new era with “525,600 minutes” in the life of a familiar group of friends. That’s right, musical lovers: Get ready to welcome the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour to town as Broadway In Detroit’s intermission finally comes to an end.
RENT Farewell Tour in Detroit: Show Details
For 25 years, Jonathan Larson’s RENT has inspired audiences to choose love over fear and to live without regret. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a group of artists and friends who struggle to follow their dreams without selling out. Whether you’ve never seen RENT or have lost count of the times you’ve hummed notes from this popular musical, the 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your final chance to experience the celebrated touring production.
The RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour is produced by Work Light Productions, whose other touring productions include the 2016 Olivier Award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and the upcoming tour of the TONY award-winning musical, Ain’t Too Proud.
RENT Farewell Tour in Detroit: Show Dates & Ticket Info
Show Dates:
October 19 – 24, 2021
Location:
The Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Blvd., Detroit
Performance Times:
* Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
* Sunday evening performance at 7:30 p.m.
* Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
* Open captioned and audio described performance on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour start at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. For group sales (10 or more), please email broadwayindetroitgroups@theambassadors.com or call 313-871-1132.
Tickets for the open captioned and audio described performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0.
How to Snag $20 Front-Row Tickets
**Health & Safety Protocols (New for 2021 – 2022 Season)**
Following the lead of Broadway and concert venues across the country, Broadway In Detroit theatre patrons will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test within 72 hours of the performance date or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination before they will be admitted into the venue. Additionally, all patrons will be required to wear a mask while inside the theatre regardless of one’s vaccination status.
All ticket purchasers will receive a Broadway In Detroit Health & Safety Guide via email in the days prior to their performance. This guide will also be posted on the company’s website (BroadwayInDetroit.com) and available at the Fisher Theatre box office. It will have the latest information on the company’s health and safety protocols as well as information on what to expect when you arrive at the theatre.
Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
**NOTE: I am not an official representative of Broadway in Detroit. Please visit www.broadwayindetroit.com for the most up-to-date information on this show and upcoming shows.
