This 1996 soundtrack from the excellent hit production was written by 35-year-old visionary lyricist/ composer Jonathan Larson, who ironically died of an aortic aneurysm the night before it opened on Broadway. Hailed as the rock opera of the 90's, it quickly outgrew its underground theater beginnings to become a cultural landmark on the level of Hair, with over 6 million in pre-ticket sales. Inspired by Puccini's La Boheme, Larson created a deeply moving and tragically funny work celebrating a modern day community of young NY East Villagers as they struggle with soaring hopes amid the tough realities of poverty, AIDS, drugs and sexual definition."

Broadway Cast