Without You immerses readers in the raw energy of the theatre world as Anthony Rapp recounts his experience in the original cast of Rent. From the first audition to the exhilaration of an off-Broadway breakthrough, Rapp captures the passion, camaraderie and grit that shaped Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical.

As the show moves to Broadway and Larson posthumously receives the Pulitzer Prize, Rapp confronts the highs of professional triumph alongside the sorrow of Larson’s sudden death. He shares how the demands of a skyrocketing career intersect with his mother’s ongoing battle with cancer, revealing the emotional toll of balancing art and family.

Interwoven with moments of love and self-discovery, the memoir traces Rapp’s journey toward personal acceptance and the quest for stability amid grief and change.

• Behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Rent
• Reflections on loss, resilience and identity
• A candid coming-of-age narrative set against Broadway’s rise

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