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TICK, TICK...BOOM! Will Premiere at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne in February 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022


The Australian mainstage debut of tick, tick…BOOM! the much-loved autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, will take place at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from 1 February 2023 before a limited season at QPAC's Playhouse in Brisbane.

TICK, TICK…BOOM! Explodes Onto The Phoenix Theatre Stage On September 30
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2022


Tick, Tick...BOOM! tells the story of an aspiring composer named Jon, who lives in New York City in 1990. Jon is worried he made the wrong career choice to be part of the performing arts; the audience follows Jon's journey as he decides what to do with the time he's given.

Special Offer: Jump back Into Time with WP Playhouse Production of SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 16, 2022


Special Offer: Jump back into time with WP Playhouse production of Sh-Boom! Life Vould Be A Dream

Photos: First Look at Short North Stage's TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 10, 2022


Short North Stage is presenting a limited run of Tick Tick... Boom! as a benefit for the theater. Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical recently made into a Netflix film by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. Join us for this limited special event featuring a free beautiful catered reception following each show. Show dates are September 9th and 10th at 7pm and September 11th at 2pm. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at www.cbusarts.com or by calling the CbusArts Box Office at 614-469-0939. Visit www.shortnorthstage.org for more information.

Review: TICK, TICK … BOOM at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - Sep 12, 2022


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK … BOOM at Garden Theater? Rarely can one sum up the message of an entire musical in three words. However, composer and lyricist Jonathan Larson sums up the message of TICK, TICK ... BOOM! in three words found in the middle of the song, 'Johnny Can't Decide:' compromise or persevere.

Se desvela el póster oficial de TICK, TICK… BOOM! con Daniel Diges
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Sep 9, 2022


La obra de Jonathan Larson se estrenará el 11 de noviembre en el Gran Teatro La Estación Príncipe Pío de Madrid.

Feature: TICK, TICK … BOOM at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - Sep 6, 2022


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK … BOOM at Garden Theater? No actors will be waiting in the wings when the curtain goes up on the Short North Stage's production of TICK, TICK ... BOOM Sept. 9, 10, and 11 at the Garden Theater (1187 North High Street in downtown Columbus).

TICK, TICK, BOOM at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Sep 6, 2022


Short North Stage is presenting a limited run of Tick Tick... Boom! as a benefit for the theater. Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical recently made into a Netflix film by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. Join us for this limited special event featuring a free beautiful catered reception following each show.

Review: TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Aug 31, 2022


Jonathan Larson's musical tells the story of an aspiring musical theatre writer having a quarter-life crisis. The reason to see this production in particular is Lauren Steele. A Drammy-winning actor (and also a massively talented singer-songwriter) with a powerhouse voice, Steele steals this show.

The Winter Park Playhouse Present SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, September 23 - October 16
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022


The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's professional musical theatre, continues its 20th Anniversary Series with a nod to simpler times in the musical comedy Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream running September 23 through October 16, 2022.

Take Two Productions to Present GODSPELL and TICK, TICK... BOOM for 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022


Godspell will be presented in Johnson Hall at Third Baptist Church, opening on March 17, 2023, and running though Saturday, March 25, 2023. Tick, Tick...BOOM! will be presented in Johnson Hall at Third Baptist Church opening on Sept. 29, 2023, and running though Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!, CINDERELLA and More Announced for Warwick Center For The Performing Arts 2022/23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2022


The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts, just 55 miles outside of New York City, in its ongoing pursuit of excellence and partnership with the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center has announced its 2022-2023 season.

Photos: Get a Sneak Peek at TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Portland Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022


The work of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson returns to Portland Center Stage after a 7-week run of his blockbuster musical Rent. Get a sneak peek at photos here!

TICK, TICK...BOOM! And More Announced for International City Theatre 2023 Five-Play Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022


International City Theatre has announced an “Embracing the Future” season of music, comedy, drama and thrills for 2023.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals TICK, TICK...BOOM! Easter Egg That Fans Missed
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022


In a new Instagram post, Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the only Easter Egg in tick, tick...BOOM! that fans missed. On the rooftop of Jonathan Larson's apartment, a brick wall with 'RENT' graffiti'd on it can be seen in the distance. Check out Miranda's Instagram post and watch Alexandra Shipp perform 'Come to Your Senses' to catch it yourself!

Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Comes to Portland Center Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2022


The work of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson returns to Portland Center Stage after a 7-week run of his blockbuster musical Rent. Larson's autobiographical musical tick, tick … BOOM! was written before Rent and is in many ways its origin story. Featuring a similarly rocking score, it offers a backstage tour of the love and sweat Larson put into making his Broadway musical dreams a reality. 

Previews: TICK, TICK ... BOOM! al TEATRO COCCIA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 28, 2022


Per la prima volta in Italia il musical che celebra due maestri del teatro musicale contemporaneo americano: Jonathan Larson e Stephen Sondheim Nel ruolo del protagonista annunciato il talento italiano Nicolò Bertonelli 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 - che debutterà al Teatro Coccia di Novara il 24 settembre 2022 e proseguirà il suo tour nei principali teatri italiani.

TICK, TICK...BOOM! to be Presented at Ground Floor Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022


Prior to writing his Pulitzer-winning musical RENT, Larson penned tick, tick...BOOM! as an autobiographical rock 'n roll musical, which he subsequently performed around New York City. tick, tick...BOOM! will be presented by Bohemian Theatricals September 2-17, 2022 at Ground Floor Theatre.

Review: Monumental Theatre Company's TICK, TICK...BOOM! at AINSLIE ARTS CENTER
by Hannah Wing - Jul 14, 2022


Monumental Theatre Company’s production of tick, tick...BOOM!, directed by Michael Windsor, honors Jonathan Larson’s legacy and life with an intimate and moving performance by a talented cast.

Sunrise Theatre Company Presents TICK, TICK… BOOM!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022


Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize - and Tony Award winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in the theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, and a live band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.

MJ, PARADISE SQUARE, TICK, TICK...BOOM! and More Win 2022 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2022


Winners for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensemble in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened pre-Covid as well as in the 2021-2022 season.

Belief (Stella Mozgawa + Boom Bip) Debut New Single 'Art of Love'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022


Belief, the acclaimed experimentalist techno duo of Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint, Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett) and Boom Bip, unveil a new track, “Art Of Love,” today. The song is the latest for be released from their forthcoming debut album Belief. Pre-order the new album now!

Monumental Will Produce TICK, TICK...BOOM! in July
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022


Monumental Theatre Company will return to in-person performance this July with Jonathan Larson's tick, tick… BOOM!. The story follows an aspiring composer, Jon, in New York City in 1990 who worries he made the wrong career choice as he approaches his 30th birthday.

Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre Extends TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022


After a successful 8-week run with nearly all sold-out performances, Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre will extend Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical Tick, Tick… Boom! on May 28 – 30, 2022.

Kick Boom Theatre Premieres HOUSEWIFE '52 At Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2022


After the success of his last Fringe show Scarlett Fever, which was set in the 1930s, creative multi-hyphenate John Wuchte knew he once again wanted to develop a period piece. The idea of what and when came to him one day when he was washing his vintage starburst dishes…

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