Tick, Tick…BOOM!: Musical Info & Synopsis
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 originally written in 1990, but the musical’s official premiere was in 2001.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary/Contemporary (1990/2001)
Cast Size: 3
Genre: Semi-Autobiography
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2001)➝
Licensing
Tick, Tick…BOOM! is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
Aging, Biographical, College, LGBTQ+, Metamusical, One-Act, Popular, Rock, Solo Composer
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