Today we're talking all things, "Rent." Pioneer Productions Company of Morristown will be bringing the larger-than-life rock opera to a more intimate setting.

With music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is quickly approaching its 30 year anniversary. The show first premiered on Broadway 29 years ago in 1996.

Set in New York City’s East Village amid the AIDS crisis of the late 1980s and early 1990s, RENT tells the unforgettable story of a group of struggling artists navigating love, loss, identity, and the cost of living. With a raw, electrifying score and timeless message, RENT celebrates the power of community, chosen family, and living without regret.

Today Gina is chatting with Director Shanna Levine-Phelps and actors Jade Delos Santos, and Connor McDowell about the behind-the-scenes efforts it takes to bring such an iconic show to life.

Performances of RENT take place June 13-14, June 20-21 at 8:00pm; June 15, 22 at 3:00pm; and June 21 at 2:00pm.  Tickets are available for purchase online. Performances take place in Fellowship Hall at Morristown United Methodist Church (50 South Park Place) in Morristown, New Jersey.