CORE Theatrics to present ‘RENT’ in July and August

Published 11:37 am Friday, June 21, 2013

Redmond’s CORE Theatrics will present “RENT” the musical featuring 32 local students on July 26-27 and Aug. 2-4 at the Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center, 12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland.

The rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La bohème” tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

The R-rated show, recommended for ages 16 and up, is directed by Marianni Groves,  musically directed by Paul Linnes and choreographed by Sheri Lewis.

Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets may be purchased online at www.coretheatrics.com/rentthemusical.htm. Ticket prices are $16 for students and seniors and $18 for adults. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more at $12 per ticket; email coretheatrics2008@gmail.com.