you're not really surprised by this extension, are you?

RENT - the groundbreaking musical phenomenon that changed Broadway forever - is ADDING 14 WEEKS to its historic run. This FINAL EXTENSION will end on September 7th, 2008, when RENT will play its LAST PERFORMANCE after twelve amazing years on Broadway. RENT's breathtaking score and inspirational story have defined an entire generation. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical theater landmark is coming to the end of its journey. There's NO DAY BUT TODAY to celebrate RENT one last time with someone you love.

EXTENSION TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY

If you purchased tickets for performances from Monday, May 26 through Sunday, June 1, you may exchange those tickets for performances in the extension period.

Two ways to exchange your tickets:

Take your tickets to the Nederlander Theatre box office (208 W. 41st Street, NYC) during regular box office hours (Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm). Tickets must be in hand. 1)

2) Call the Nederlander Theatre box office mail room at 212-921-8000 and arrange the exchange over the phone. Tickets being exchanged must be mailed or brought to the box office by May 11, 2008 to complete the exchange.

If you purchased tickets prior to March 15, 2008 for the previously announced final performance (Sunday evening, June 1, 2008), you may exchange those tickets into the final performance on Sunday, September 7, 2008 only with verifiable proof of purchase: Ticketmaster account information or credit card receipt or statement. The hard copy of proof of purchase must be brought or mailed to the Nederlander Theatre box office along with tickets to affect the exchange. This will be checked. Please note that September 7th tickets may not necessarily be in the same locations as those purchased for June 1st.

New tickets will be exchanged only for face value of the old tickets. All ticket exchanges are subject to availability.

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Original Broadway cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp will reprise their roles in the show's upcoming national tour. The new tour is scheduled to begin in January 2009. A full tour route will be announced shortly. The current tour of the show is playing through June 2008.

"Now that RENT is closing June 1st, a lot of memories flood to share with you." "There was an element of love for everyone that I was on stage with and continue to be in love with. It's like family, you know, you don't always talk or whatever, but these people are part of your life. And watching the different directions that we've all taken, that's a beautiful thing. And also with the experience of RENT, realizing that not everyone gets it, but those who do, get it good..." Click here to read Daphne's full entry on the Countdown Blog.

You are invited to make your RENT Pilgrimage to Life Cafe in New York City's East Village and celebrate the work and life of Jonathan Larson. Life Cafe has dedicated the beautiful mahogany bench in the Life Cafe dining room to Jonathan Larson where he often sat while researching for and writing RENT. For more information on how to make your RENT Pilgrimage, visit www.lifecafe.com or e-mail info@lifecafe.com.

Entertainment Weekly published an article about RENT in its March 7th issue. Click here to read the extended article.

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