Tick, Tick…BOOM!: Musical Information


Synopsis

Tick, Tick… Boom! is an autobiographical musical about Jon, a struggling composer who is grappling with fears of failure as he approaches his 30th birthday. With the support of his friends and his girlfriend, Jon navigates through the ups and downs of the creative process of attempting to write a musical. Tick, Tick… Boom! explores themes of ambition, determination, and the struggle of turning dreams into reality.

* Tick, Tick… Boom! was written in 1990, but the musical’s premiere was in 2001.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1990) / Contemporary (2001)

Cast: Small • 3 Roles

Genre: Autobiography

Setting: 1990s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (2001)➝

Soundtrack from the Netflix Film (2021)➝


Licensing

Tick, Tick…BOOM! is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing

Europe Licensing

International Licensing

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

Aging, Biographical, College, LGBTQ+, Metamusical, Music, Narrator, NYC, One-Act, Popular, Rock, Solo Composer


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