Rent runs about 2 hours 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission in US productions such as San Francisco Playhouse’s 2026–27 staging, and 2 hours 45 minutes including one interval in the 2026 West End revival at the Tom Stoppard Theatre. The 2005 film is shorter, at 2 hours 15 minutes. There is no Broadway production and no US national tour to book right now.
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How long is Rent the musical with intermission?
Plan on two and a half hours in the US and closer to three in London. Both figures come from the producers’ own pages, and your local theatre may differ, so check its listing before you book.
| Production | Running time | Intermission | Source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Playhouse, CA (Dec 11, 2026–Feb 6, 2027) | About 2h 30m | One 15-minute intermission | sfplayhouse.org | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Other US regional and licensed productions | Typically about 2h 30m | Usually one | Check your venue’s own page | Oct 24, 2026 |
| West End revival, Tom Stoppard Theatre, London (booking to May 29, 2027) | 2h 45m | One interval | rentthemusical.com | Oct 24, 2026 |
Regional theatres license the show through Music Theatre International and set their own schedules, so treat 2 hours 30 minutes as a planning figure, not a promise. The London production plays Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with 2:30pm matinees on Fridays and Saturdays, at 104 St Martin’s Lane (rentthemusical.com; atgtickets.com; last checked Oct 24, 2026).
Rent is not on Broadway. The original production at the Nederlander Theatre closed on September 7, 2008, after 5,123 performances and 16 previews (IBDB; last checked Oct 24, 2026). The 30th Anniversary Concert was a one-night benefit at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on October 26, 2026. In-person tickets sold out, and the paid livestream replay closed at 11pm ET on October 27 (Broadway Cares; livestream page; last checked Oct 24, 2026).
How long is each act of Rent?
Neither production publishes act-by-act timings, so we won’t guess at minutes. The shape is clear, though. Act One is the longer of the two and builds to the party number “La Vie Bohème.” Act Two opens with “Seasons of Love” and runs to the finale. Our Rent songs in order page walks through the sequence number by number, and the Rent synopsis tells the plot act by act.
What time does Rent end?
In London, a 7:30pm curtain plus 2 hours 45 minutes lands at about 10:15pm. The Friday and Saturday 2:30pm matinees finish at about 5:15pm. That is simple arithmetic on the official running time and performance schedule (rentthemusical.com; last checked Oct 24, 2026).
The US regional theatres set their own curtain times, so we don’t list them here. Take the start time from the theatre’s booking page and add about 2 hours 30 minutes.
How much are Rent tickets?
San Francisco Playhouse lists tickets at $60–$145 for its run from December 11, 2026, to February 6, 2027 (sfplayhouse.org; last checked Oct 24, 2026). Other US productions, including Flint Repertory Theatre’s run in Flint, Michigan, from November 27 to December 13, 2026, sell through their own box offices (thefim.org; last checked Oct 24, 2026).
West End prices vary by performance and seat, so we won’t quote a range that will be stale by the time you read this. Book through the production’s official site, rentthemusical.com, or the venue page at atgtickets.com.
Check the age guidance before you buy. San Francisco Playhouse recommends 13 and up; London advises 14 and up and does not admit under-5s (last checked Oct 24, 2026). Our Rent age guide covers the content in detail.
How can you get cheaper Rent tickets?
We only list discounts a production or venue publishes itself. Neither production published a rush, lottery or day-seat scheme when we checked on Oct 24, 2026. San Francisco Playhouse points readers to its season subscriptions, which it says save up to 51% off single-ticket prices. In London, the official Rent site lists a schools rate of £25 in the Grand Circle, with one teacher free per 10 students, and a group rate of £60 for parties of 10 or more on price bands A and B, both on selected performances.
Beyond that, the reliable savings are unglamorous. Buy from the box office rather than a resale site, look at midweek performances, and ask about restricted-view seats. The production’s own site is the only place that confirms who its official sellers are.
How long is the Rent movie, and how long was Rent: Live?
The 2005 film, directed by Chris Columbus and rated PG-13, runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes), shorter than either stage version (IMDb; JustWatch). Six members of the original Broadway cast reprised their roles, with Rosario Dawson as Mimi and Tracie Thoms as Joanne (Playbill; last checked Oct 24, 2026). For US streaming options, see our Rent where to watch guide or the JustWatch listing.
Rent: Live aired on Fox on January 27, 2019. Fox aired it in a three-hour slot, 8 to 11pm ET, tape-delayed on the West Coast (Broadway Direct; BroadwayWorld). Most of what viewers saw was the taped dress rehearsal, because Brennin Hunt, playing Roger, broke his foot. Vanessa Hudgens played Maureen, and the original Broadway cast joined the live finale for “Seasons of Love” (New York Times; People; last checked Oct 24, 2026).
How does Rent’s runtime compare with other musicals?
The 2 hour 45 minute West End Rent matches Hamilton on Broadway, which also runs 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission (Broadway.com; last checked Oct 24, 2026). The US regional figure of about 2 hours 30 minutes is a more typical length for a two-act evening.
Our runtime of every musical table lists sourced, dated figures show by show. For everything else about Rent, from its characters to its 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama (Pulitzer), start with our Rent complete guide and the Rent cast and characters page.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rent have an intermission?
Yes. US productions such as San Francisco Playhouse’s 2026–27 run have one 15-minute intermission, for a total of about 2 hours 30 minutes. The West End revival has one interval and runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
How long is Rent the musical?
About 2 hours 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission in US productions, and 2 hours 45 minutes including one interval in London. Regional and community theatres publish their own times, so check the venue page before you book.
What time does Rent end in London?
With a 7:30pm curtain and a 2 hour 45 minute running time, the West End revival finishes at about 10:15pm. The Friday and Saturday 2:30pm matinees end at about 5:15pm.
Is Rent longer than Hamilton?
Not in London. The West End Rent and Hamilton on Broadway both run 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission. US regional productions of Rent are shorter, at about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Is there a Rent tour or Broadway production right now?
No. The original Broadway production closed on September 7, 2008, and there is no US national tour. The West End revival is booking at the Tom Stoppard Theatre to May 29, 2027, and US regional productions include San Francisco Playhouse from December 11, 2026, to February 6, 2027.
How long is the Rent movie?
The 2005 film runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes), shorter than either stage version.
