A história do tempo presente nos musicais de Jonathan Larson

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Abstract

The article contributes to the memory of musical theater by delving into the production of Jonathan Larson (1960-1996), an American composer, lyricist, and playwright who, in addition to updating the musical theater segment, made the debate about his shows, especially Tick, Tick ... Boom! and Rent, inevitable and culturally necessary. With a focus on the History of the Present Time, which includes interpretative constructs of cultural phenomena relevant to contemporary discourse in interdisciplinary dialogue with cultural processes that took place, or are taking place, more specifically from the second half of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century, the article, in terms of conclusion, reinforces Larson’s message that love heals, whether because it can help prolong the life of those living with an illness or because it can improve the daily life of those not infected with a terminal illness.