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College Years Larson attended Adelphi University in Garden City New York. Larson attended Adelphi University in Garden City New York. There, he began music composition. There, he began music composition. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
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Jonathan Larson
Gabby OechsleVirginia Tipps
Savannah Welch
ChildhoodBorn to Jewish parents on February 4,
1960.He was born in White Plains, New
York.He was involved in music and theater
for his whole life.He had many lead rolls in his school
performances.
College YearsLarson attended Adelphi University in
Garden City New York.There, he began music composition.He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts.
RENTRENT is the 9th longest running
Broadway production.RENT is based on Puccini’s La
Bohème.It was supposed to premier on
January 25, 1996, but Larson passed away that morning.
Influence in Theater World
AwardsPulitzer Drama (RENT)Tony for Best Book (RENT)Tony for Best Original Music Score
(RENT)Outstanding Drama DeskHe won the Pulitzer, and the two
Tony awards after he passed away.
InfluencesThe BeatlesElton JohnThe WhoSteven Sonheim
