The Jonathan Larson Project
About the Show
When Jonathan Larson died unexpectedly at the age of 35, it was hours before his musical RENT took the world by storm. Larson was hailed posthumously as the voice of a generation, winning Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize, and achieving his life-long dream of changing Broadway forever… although he tragically wasn’t there to see it. In his apartment, he left behind hundreds of cassette tapes, scripts, music files, journals – boxes of his writing from shows that were never produced and projects that were never seen… until now.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT brings to the stage the extraordinary unheard songs of the writer who revolutionized Broadway. This powerful new musical asks how we can make a difference in the world today, with Larson’s voice reaching through time to inspire audiences. From presidential elections to environmental activism to creating and connecting despite every obstacle, Larson’s songs speak to our present time with stunning resonance.
At the same time, THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT reflects the journey of an unknown young artist, struggling against rejection, making ends meet as a waiter in a diner, and finding his voice… which he has no idea will someday lead to triumph and enduring fame. The show includes cut songs from RENT and tick, tick… BOOM! as well as songs that have never been performed in a theater before. Fortunately for the world of musical theatre, Larson gave us more to see – and that work has finally hit the stage.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT is a world premiere musical that is also an undiscovered treasure trove of songs you will never forget.
About the Show
When Jonathan Larson died unexpectedly at the age of 35, it was hours before his musical RENT took the world by storm. Larson was hailed posthumously as the voice of a generation, winning Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize, and achieving his life-long dream of changing Broadway forever… although he tragically wasn’t there to see it. In his apartment, he left behind hundreds of cassette tapes, scripts, music files, journals – boxes of his writing from shows that were never produced and projects that were never seen… until now.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT brings to the stage the extraordinary unheard songs of the writer who revolutionized Broadway. This powerful new musical asks how we can make a difference in the world today, with Larson’s voice reaching through time to inspire audiences. From presidential elections to environmental activism to creating and connecting despite every obstacle, Larson’s songs speak to our present time with stunning resonance.
At the same time, THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT reflects the journey of an unknown young artist, struggling against rejection, making ends meet as a waiter in a diner, and finding his voice… which he has no idea will someday lead to triumph and enduring fame. The show includes cut songs from RENT and tick, tick… BOOM! as well as songs that have never been performed in a theater before. Fortunately for the world of musical theatre, Larson gave us more to see – and that work has finally hit the stage.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT is a world premiere musical that is also an undiscovered treasure trove of songs you will never forget.
Performance Schedule
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March
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About the Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
126 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
Situated within Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood, the Orpheum Theatre holds a storied past. Originally established in 1904, it was an integral part of the Yiddish theatre scene and bore the moniker of the Player’s Theatre.
Transitioning its role, the building underwent a conversion into a movie theater during the 1920s. It subsequently experienced a renaissance as a theatre once again, debuting with Little Mary Sunshine in November 1959. Over the ensuing decades, it etched its name in Off-Broadway history with premieres such as Cole Porter’s Anything Goes and Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors.
Renovations in the 1980s included expanding the seating capacity from 299 to 347, culminating in the Orpheum Theatre’s rechristening in 1994. It played host to the enduring spectacle Stomp, which captivated audiences until 2023. Under the stewardship of Liberty Theatres, the Orpheum, along with the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village, continues to thrive.