Revolution Rent

About Revolution Rent

"Revolution Rent," directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez, is a documentary that tells the story of Andy Señor Jr.'s journey to bring the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Rent" to his parents' home country, Cuba. The documentary follows the production of "Rent," the national tour in Havana, and the first Broadway musical produced by an American company in Cuba in more than 50 years. It’s a poignant look into the creative process and unique challenges faced while producing the show in a country recovering from decades of political and economic turmoil.

Making / Production

The documentary was produced by Neil Patrick Harris, Brooke Christian, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, Robert Nederlander Jr., and Ira Pittelman, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with Andy Señor Jr.

Actors

• Andy Señor Jr.: The film tracks Señor Jr. as he takes on the challenging task of staging the Cuban production of "Rent". His passionate direction and personal connection to the project shine throughout.
• Ensemble: The extensive cast from the Cuban production of "Rent" provides a variety of powerful performances, each impressing with their talent and commitment to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Andy Señor Jr. was actually a part of the original Broadway production of "Rent," which sparked his love for the play and inspired him to bring it to Cuba.
• This documentary marks the first time an American company has produced a Broadway musical in Cuba in over half a century.

Quotes

• "Art is the only thing that can bring a group of people together, no matter what their political or religious beliefs are." - Andy Señor Jr.
• "In this country that's been isolated for so long, 'Rent' is like opening a window." - Andy Señor Jr.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features the much-loved score from "Rent," written by Jonathan Larson, including songs like "Seasons of Love" and "La Vie Bohème."