Tick, Tick…BOOM!: Musical Information
Synopsis
Tick, Tick… Boom! follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer who is about to turn 30 and grappling with fears of failure and the realities of life. With the support of his friends and his girlfriend, Jon navigates through the ups and downs of the creative process. Tick, Tick… Boom! explores themes of ambition, determination, and the struggle of finding one’s place in the world.
* 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/Contemporary (1990/2001)
Cast: Small
Genre: Autobiography
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2001)➝
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, Narrator, NYC, One-Act, Popular, Rock, Solo Composer
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Last Reviewed: March 14, 2026
