Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent
by Anthony Rapp
Where do I even start with this one? I love Rent, and everything about Rent! Mildly obsessed, is the right word. When I found this on the library catalogue by accident, I giggled with happiness. Sadly, it wasn't at my local library, but I requested it, and it arrived for me to finally read!
The memoir itself wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Well, the first half was. I expected to hear the whole progression of Rent, Jonathan Larson's passing, and the evolution of the show. I definitely got my heart's satisfaction for that part. Then, Anthony Rapp exposed his personal side of the story--his struggles and sadness from his mother passing away, and difficult relationships.
Just as with Unbearable Lightness (Portia de Rossi), Rapp conveyed heartfelt emotions on many levels. He opened up as a celebrity, and exposed the real life behind the character of Mark. I was amazed at the parallels between himself and his stage character. Beyond that, it's reassuring to know that celebrities face the same struggles that I face.
To anyone with any sort of appreciation for musicals, theatre, or people's life stories, I recommend this book!
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