RENT One of the best musicals on Broadway is RENT. The book, music and lyrics were written by Jonathan Larson. ... As was the case in RENT. ... She hated RENT. ... Another theme of RENT is that everything is for rent. ...

• Word Count: 1329
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

It was hard for her and the roommates trying to get the rent together every month. ... During her breaks at work she would sit down and write lyrics to her songs so it would help her get stuff off her mind and to keep on working no matter what kind of day she was having. ... But in reality she still had to pay rent and she was running ragged with a full schedule of demo sessions and backup gigs for Brenda K. ... Mariah's voice and her lyrics swept him away. ...

• Word Count: 1798
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School