1. Jonathan Larson Gabby Oechsle Virginia Tipps Savannah Welch

2. Childhood Born to Jewish parents on February 4, 1960. Born to Jewish parents on February 4, 1960. He was born in White Plains, New York. He was born in White Plains, New York. He was involved in music and theater for his whole life. He was involved in music and theater for his whole life. He had many lead rolls in his school performances. He had many lead rolls in his school performances.

3. 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.

4. What is he Famous for? RENT RENT

5. RENT RENT is the 9 th longest running Broadway production. RENT is the 9 th longest running Broadway production. RENT is based on Puccini’s La Bohème. RENT is based on Puccini’s La Bohème. It was supposed to premier on January 25, 1996, but Larson passed away that morning. It was supposed to premier on January 25, 1996, but Larson passed away that morning.

6. Influence in Theater World

7. Awards Pulitzer Drama (RENT) Pulitzer Drama (RENT) Tony for Best Book (RENT) Tony for Best Book (RENT) Tony for Best Original Music Score (RENT) Tony for Best Original Music Score (RENT) Outstanding Drama Desk Outstanding Drama Desk He won the Pulitzer, and the two Tony awards after he passed away. He won the Pulitzer, and the two Tony awards after he passed away.

8. Influences The Beatles The Beatles Elton John Elton John The Who The Who Steven Sonheim Steven Sonheim