Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture presents

Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp

Celebrating 30 Years of Friendship & Music
April 9, 2026
8:00 PM

About the Show

“A REVELATORY SHOW” The New York Times 

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of RENT, team up in a brand new duo show celebrating 30 years of friendship and music! Adam and Anthony bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories and fun. Expect songs from highlights throughout their careers, music that has influenced their lives, and of course a few of the iconic hits from where it all began- meeting at RENT. RENT, by Jonathan Larson, has gone on to become an international phenomenon from its Off-Broadway beginnings. Fans everywhere relate to the theme and stories of RENT and certainly have connected with the characters and the actors who portrayed them. Since their time as members of the original cast, Adam and Anthony have remained close friends while each have gone on to do additional great work on Broadway, film, and TV, since originating the roles of Roger and Mark in this landmark show.

Tony Award® nominee Adam Pascal is known for his leading roles on Broadway in shows including Aida, Memphis, Something Rotten!, and Disaster! He most recently toured the country starring in Pretty Woman.

Anthony Rapp just completed an acclaimed run of his original show Without You Off-Broadway, and is known for starring in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and If/Then as well as appearing as Commander Paul Stamets in the hit television series Star Trek: Discovery.

Join Adam and Anthony for a very special evening you’ll never forget!

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Event Details

Doors Open: 7:00pm
Show Begins: 8:00pm
Running Time: ~90 minutes
Ages: All Ages
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

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Dante 360

Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024