Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) has announced an extended run of its 30th anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s musical “RENT.”

The show is directed by Pesha Rudnick, with choreography by Christina McCarthy and musical direction by David Lamoureux.

ETC said it will add five performances in December, now playing through Sunday, Dec. 27 at The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara.  

The added performance dates are: Wednesday, Dec. 23 – 2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 24 – 6 p.m. (sing-along performance); Saturday, Dec. 26 – 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 26 – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 27 – 2 p.m.

At the Dec. 24 sing-along event, audiences will be invited to join their voices with the cast for a Christmas Eve celebration. Lyrics will be provided, and patrons are encouraged to dress for the season.

Note: The Dec. 24 sing-along performance is a special ticketed event. Contact the box office for details.

“Jonathan Larson’s ‘RENT’ reminds us why we go to the theater — to be seen, to be moved, and to be reminded that ‘five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes’ of any life matter,” said Scott DeVine, ETC’s executive artistic director.

“The response from our Santa Barbara community has been extraordinary, and we simply could not let this production close without giving even more audiences the chance to experience it,” he said.

“The Christmas Eve sing-along is going to be a magical, once-in-a-lifetime evening – we cannot wait to celebrate with our community,” DeVine said.

Ticket prices range from $40–$119. All patrons ages 35 and under are always $35. Student tickets are $25. Prices subject to change.

Single tickets are available through the ETC ticket office, 805-965-5400, or online at etcsb.org.