‘Rent’ to Air as Fox’s Next Live Musical

Fox has announced a live musical production of the Tony Award, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent.” Television and theater producer Marc Platt (“Grease: Live,” “La La Land,” “Wicked”), along with the estate of writer/composer Jonathan Larson, will executive-produce the event. “Rent” is a re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” and is set in New York City’s gritty East Village. It tells the story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil, and it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

“We are so honored to partner with the estate of the brilliant Jonathan Larson and producer Marc Platt on one of the great musicals of our time,” said Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group. “The title is so iconic, the music is so beloved, and the themes are as meaningful today as they were when the show first premiered on Broadway. With Marc overseeing this project, we are sure it will have a profound impact on the legions of fans who know and love this musical.”

“Rent” joins the upcoming live production of “A Christmas Story” next season on Fox. No official airdate has been announced.