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)
Genre: Autobiography
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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