In honor of the release of “Tick, Tick… Boom!” I wanted to mention one of my favorite composers, Jonathan Larson, and one of my favorite Broadway shows, “Rent,” which he wrote when he was a young, struggling artist and chronic illness patient. The story, which follows a group of New York City artists who have financial burdens, touched my heart as early as age 7. Some might argue that “Rent” isn’t appropriate for anyone younger…

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