Jonathan Larson News

 A 2022 Hermitage Fellow and the most recent recipient of the prestigious Kleban Prize for “Most Promising Musical Theater Lyricist,” songwriter and theater-maker César Alvarez will present a free community program — “Reimagining the Musical: Past, Present, & Futurity” — on Wednesday, March 23 at 6pm at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus).

Today's top stories include Newsies coming to London! The hit musical is coming to the West End in 2022, though no dates or further details have been announced at this time. Plus, check out the shortlist for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, watch a Tick, Tick...BOOM! blooper reel, and more!

The video features new behind-the-scenes looks at Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Robin de Jesús, Alexandra Shipp, and more. tick, tick... BOOM! is the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film marks the directorial debut of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

STM Live e Fondazione Teatro Coccia sono lieti di annunciare la prima produzione italiana di TICK, TICK... BOOM!, il musical di Jonathan Larson - autore e compositore di RENT - trasportato anche in versione cinematografica, con protagonista Andrew Garfield, candidato all'Oscar 2022 come miglior attore.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub has shared “The Last Song on Earth,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services; the gripping anthem – which takes a sardonic look at climate change and features Taub on accordion – is joined by an official animated video, animated by Gaia Alari. Pre-order the new album now!

Sony Masterworks Broadway today releases the Studio Cast Recording of WITNESS UGANDA (AN AMERICAN MUSICAL), an album of music from the powerful musical envisioned by the creative duo of Matt Gouldand Griffin Matthews. 

92Y has announced it's upcoming events including a screening of Tick...Tick... BOOM! and conversation with Andrew Garfield, and more!

Sony Masterworks Broadway today released the Studio Cast Recording of WITNESS UGANDA (AN AMERICAN MUSICAL), an album of music from the powerful musical envisioned by the creative duo of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews. 

The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.

Si crees que ves (o escuchas) a Lin-Manuel en todas partes, seguramente es así.

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a one-night-only concert by one of musical theatre’s most compelling new voices, Oliver Houser.

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The new Broadway talk show Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway hosted by talk show Host & Producer Rye Myers at BAR 9 (807 9th Ave) will welcome Broadway actor and writer Eric Ulloa on Thursday, February 10 at 7:30. 

Special Offer - tick, tick... BIRTHDAY! | Celebrate the life of Jonathan Larson on his 62nd Birthday

Jaime Sunwoo on the significance of SPAM in Asian American culture and Taylor Mac and Matt Ray throw the hottest jazz funeral in town.

Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre presents Tick, Tick… Boom! March 4 – April 23

Emmy Award winning screen writer and director Todd Robinson is known for his work on White Squall, Lonely Hearts, The Last Full Measure and more. But a little known fact about Robinson is that he was the college roommate and best friend of Jonathan Larson.

Netflix has released a new video in tribute to Jonathan Larson on what would have been his 60th birthday. The video features footage from tick, tick...BOOM! which stars Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson. The video also features the film's stars, including Vanessa Hudgens, Alexndra Shipp, and Robin de Jesus, plus real footage of Larson himself.

Tick, Tick...Boom! has released the song 'Sextet Montage' playing in the film during the workshop of Superbia, in honor of Jonathan Larson’s 62nd birthday. The song features Gizel Jimenez and Joshua Henry.

Broadway and television star Andy Mientus brings Joni Mitchell’s iconic 1970 album “Ladies of the Canyon” to life in a new filmed concert, captured last winter in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The film features performances by Christy Altomare, Tony Award winner Nikki M. James, Krista Pioppi, and Cathy Ang.