Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Stephanie Burlington Daniels
Premiering on Broadway in 1996, RENT garnered international acclaim and won several awards, including The Pulitzer Prize for Drama and The Tony Award for Best Musical, and is based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme.
The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor Sheila Falls, performs works including the Italian ballad "Il Pescatore", as well as selections from Brazil, Ireland, and Argentina.
Wheaton’s choral tradition for the holidays celebrates music of varied cultures and time periods, and features the Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of Assistant Professor Alexandra Lutkevich.