Rent

Rent is coming to the De Ann S. Jones Theatre in Raleigh, with the production running from April 7 through April 25, 2027. It's a main stage production, so it's not just a single night — it's a full run that gives you nearly three weeks to find a date that works for you. If you've never seen it, the story follows a group of young artists and musicians living under the shadow of HIV/AIDS in New York City, struggling to make their way while dealing with poverty, drug addiction, and the loss of friends. It's a rock musical, and the score is built around that sound, so it's as much about the music as it is about the plot.

Because it's a main stage run, you've got plenty of room to fit it into your schedule. The show opens on Wednesday, April 7, and continues through Sunday, April 25, which means you can catch it on a weekday evening or a weekend matinee depending on what your spring looks like. If you're planning to go with a group, having those three weeks makes it a lot easier to coordinate than a one-off performance.

The production is held at the De Ann S. Jones Theatre, which is part of the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center. It's a central spot for performing arts in the city, and having the show run there for nearly a month means it's a significant part of the spring season rather than a quick stop-through. Whether you've followed the show since its original run or this is your first time seeing it, the run dates are April 7 to April 25, 2027, at the De Ann S. Jones Theatre.