The musical 'Seasons of Love' is based on the Broadway musical 'RENT', which was written by Jonathan Larson and first performed in 1996. The musical follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the late 1980s. It has become one of the most popular and beloved musicals of all time, and its title song, 'Seasons of Love', has become an anthem for love and friendship.