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When Art Becomes Lifeline: RENT at North Shore Music Theatre Matters More Than Ever

by John Andrews
A Show Born from Crisis, Speaking to Crisis When North Shore Music Theatre announced RENT as part of its 70th Anniversary Season, running September 16-28, 2025, they weren’t just programming a beloved musical. They were offering Essex County a mirror, a megaphone, and perhaps most importantly, a gathering place for communities under siege. RENT, which follows seven friends navigating life
August 30, 2025