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The creator died broke. His musical became immortal. Here's how.
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No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006)

bittersweetbackstage chaosfound family

Overview

DocumentaryMusic

Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast, and dozens of friends and family of Jonathan Larson.

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Standout Aspects

Editing

Seamless braid of home videos, Broadway footage, and new interviews.

Production

Archival gold: Larson's actual demos and diner napkins.

Best for:Solo: Cry ugly tears about Jonathan Larson's stove.·Rewatch: After seeing Rent Live or the 2005 film.
Heads up:Emotional: Sudden death of a young artist, discussed in raw detail.
Jeffrey Schwarz

Director

Jeffrey Schwarz

ReleasedAug 2, 2006
Runtime1h 52m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Michael Barnathan

Michael Barnathan

Self

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Self

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Self

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Self

Tracie Thoms

Tracie Thoms

Self

Stephen Goldblatt

Stephen Goldblatt

Self

Jonathan Larson

Jonathan Larson

Self

Anthony Rapp

Anthony Rapp

Self

Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel

Self

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Self

Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky

Self

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Self

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Larson died of an aortic aneurysm after the final dress rehearsal; doctors later said it was preventable with proper diagnosis.

Cultural

Rent's 'no day but today' ethos became a mantra for queer youth in the 90s, long before mainstream media centered HIV-positive characters with dignity.

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