The Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s production of “Rent” is more than singing and dancing. It’s a tortured tale about addiction, loss and the AIDS epidemic — as well as a channel for educating the Northwestern community about an often overlooked era. “Rent” will premiere on Friday at Shanley Pavilion at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. There.
A writer’s room as large as the Waa-Mu Show’s student team comes with benefits and drawbacks. For one, there is an almost boundless well of ideas to work with. However, having too many hands on the pen can (and usually does) make a show incohesive. “Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy” seems to be the team’s.