TICK, TICK...BOOM! To Ignite Los Angeles' El Portal Theatre For Limited Run In August
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By: A.A. Cristi Jun. 25, 2025
Positivity Productions will present a new production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick...BOOM! for a very limited run at the Monroe Forum stage in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, August 7–10, 2025.
This intimate and high-energy staging features Jonny Perl (TikTok's PerlPiano) as Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30. Robert Manion (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals) stars as Michael, his Best Friend navigating a different path to success. Jaya Mapleton (Mouthbone's Bare) plays Susan. Rounding out the cast are Maeve Riley (Fox's I Can See Your Voice/NBC's The Voice) as Karessa and others, and Jalen Friday (HBOh No…It's a Musical) as David and others.
“After the release of the 2021 film version directed by Lin Manuel-Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield (and hundreds of viral TikTok videos), Tick, Tick...BOOM! has more fans today than ever before.” said Jonny Perl. “We are thrilled at this opportunity to honor Jonathan Larson's legacy, while presenting fans with the opportunity to experience the show live in this electric and intimate setting in Los Angeles”.
Brendan Shannon (The Human Comedy) and Rachael Maye Aronoff (Amen) will co-direct the new production, with choreography by Aronoff and vocal direction by Riley. Music direction is by Alonso Pirio (Warner Bros' The Color Purple). The live band includes Daniel Sedano on Bass, Kyle Dombroski on Drums, and Kay-Ta Matsuno on Guitar.
Originally developed by the Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning creator of Rent, Tick, Tick...BOOM! has resonated with audiences for decades as a celebration of artistic resilience and personal truth. Now, Positivity Productions brings this cult favorite to the Monroe Forum stage for just five performances only—a rare chance to experience Larson's early genius in an up-close and exciting setting.
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TICK, TICK... BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Tick, Tick... Boom! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman, Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen Levy, and Beth Smith.
Tick, Tick... Boom! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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