How long has it been since the last time we saw the musical Rent adapted outside of a theater? How do you even measure a year when you’re talking about one of the best musicals of all time? If we’re being thorough, though, it’s been 525,600 minutes, times 14. For those of you who aren’t familiar with “Seasons of Love” math, that comes out to about 14 years.
This new adaptation won’t require you to drop any cash on movie tickets or even leave the comfort of your loveseat. Fox will air Rent: Live on Sunday, Jan. 27 for one night only. The production features a fresh new cast, including Jordan Fisher (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Teen Wolf), Tinashe (singer-songwriter), and Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical, Spring Breakers).
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Rent: Live online for free.
Rent: Live airdate
Rent: Live will air Sunday, Jan. 27 at 8pm ET/PT on Fox.
Rent: Live cast
- Jordan Fisher as Mark Cohen
- Brennin Hunt as Roger Davis
- Tinashe as Mimi Marquez
- Brandon Victor Dixon as Tom Collins
- Valentina as Angel Dumott Schunard
- Vanessa Hudgens as Maureen Johnson
- Kiersey Clemons as Joanne Jefferson
- Mario as Benjamin Coffin III
How to watch Rent: Live online for free
While every major live TV streaming service carries Fox, you’ll want to use the links below to double-check availability in your area. Thankfully, you’ll be able to test each service with a free one-week trial, so you can stream Rent: Live before committing long-term. Here’s what you need to know about each service.
1) Sling TV
- Cost: $25-$40 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- Devices: Amazon Fire TVs, Android Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, Oculus Go, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, Fox (check your local availability here)
Sling TV offers two cable packages based on your particular needs (Sling Orange and Sling Blue). Each Sling TV package runs $25 a month. For local channels like Fox, you’ll need either Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue, which costs $40 per month. (Here’s the complete guide to Sling TV channels.)
2) Hulu with Live TV
- Cost: $40 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, the CW (check your local availability here)
Hulu with Live TV not only gives you access to on-demand content, but you’ll also be able to stream live TV, including local networks. If you miss Rent: Live when it airs, no worries: It will be available on-demand along with countless movies, classic programs, and of course, original series available exclusively on Hulu. You’ll also get access to almost 60 channels, including Lifetime, ESPN, USA, and plenty more. (Here’s the complete list of Hulu Live TV channels.)
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3) FuboTV
- Cost: $39.99 for your first month and $44.99 per month thereafter (after a 7-day free trial)
- FuboTV devices: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC, CBS (check local availability here)
If you’re a sports fanatic, FuboTV is a streaming service built just for you. There are packages tailor-made for fans of basketball, international soccer, golf, and even rock climbing. For the rest of the family, there’s a suite of great channels including Food Network, IFC, TBS, Cartoon Network, and more. (Here’s the complete FuboTV channels list.)
4) PlayStation Vue
- Cost: $44.99-$79.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- PlayStation Vue devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
While you don’t need a PlayStation console to use Sony’s PlayStation Vue streaming service, it certainly wouldn’t hurt. It looks fantastic on a PS4 and lets you jump from gaming to streaming on one device. One subscription lets you stream on up to five devices, all with unlimited cloud DVR storage. (Here are all of PlayStation Vue channels.)
5) YouTube TV
- Cost: $49.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- YouTube TV devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
YouTube TV offers a streaming suite of more than 60 popular cable networks, including local channels. Among them are sports channels including ESPN and FS1, entertainment destinations like FXX and TBS, and even a handful of Spanish language channels like Telemundo and NBC Universo. One YouTube TV subscription lets you add up to six accounts, each with unlimited cloud DVR. (You can find the full list of YouTube TV channels here.)
6) DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now
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- DirecTV Now devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and Amazon Fire Stick
- Local channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check local availability)
DirecTV Now is DirecTV’s answer to online streaming. If you simply must have the most channels, DirecTV Now offers upwards of 125 channels in its most expensive package. Of course, its basic $40-a-month Live a Little plan will get you access to Fox, where you can get your Rent: Live fix. (You can find the full list of DirecTV Now channels here.)
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