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Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Sight Lines Stages TICK, TICK…BOOM! Until July 14
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 8, 2024

Last performed in 2006, Jonathan Larson’s rock musical 'tick, tick…BOOM!' returns to Singapore at the KC Arts Centre until July 14, 2024. Directed by Derrick Chew for Sight Lines, the production, praised by The Straits Times for its 'intimate performances' and 'themes that resonate with the audience,' stars Preston Lim (Jon), Vanessa Kee (Susan), and Ryan Ang (Michael).

Cast Set for TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Stephen Oremus
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 31, 2024

Today’s subject Stephen Oremus has been living his theatre life for many years now as a music director/pianist/orchestrator/arranger/musical supervisor. His career is something many of us dream of having but very few of us actually achieve. His current project brings him full circle. Stephen is the Musical Supervisor/Arranger/Orchestrator for Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage production of tick, tick..BOOM! which is running through February 4th in the Eisenhower Theater. Stephen was the show’s original Orchestrator/Arranger/Musical Director in 2001. His work can be heard on the original cast recording.

Interview: Reb Atadero, Vien King Prove There Are No Small Roles
by Jude Cartalaba - Aug 31, 2023

In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady.

On Set: Vien King, Kayla Rivera Talk TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 21, 2023

On set, BroadwayWorld recently sat down with Vien King and Kayla Rivera, co-stars in 9 Works Theatrical’s current restaging of Jonathan Larson’s musical “tick, tick…BOOM!”

Photos: First Look at TICK, TICK…BOOM! Starring Khalil Ramos and Jef Flores
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 8, 2023

9 Works Theatrical’s restaging of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical “tick, tick…BOOM! has officially opened, and BroadwayWorld has the first dibs on these official production photos taken by Reine Bantang.

Video: Watch Excerpt of LOUDER THAN WORDS from TICK, TICK…BOOM!
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 6, 2023

In a one-night-only encore of “Louder than Words,” the finale number from Jonathan Larson’s pre-'Rent,' 'tick, tick…BOOM!' TV-film star (now theater actor) Khalil Ramos sang those lines, then faced the audience throwing a nudge and a wink—and we all knew what he meant. Ironic.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Makes Its Israeli Debut In A Strictly Limited Engagement
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

The Israeli theatre scene is set to welcome the groundbreaking rock musical, TICK, TICK... BOOM!, this October. Penned by Jonathan Larson, the creative genius behind RENT, the musical will be presented by the same production team that recently brought HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Israeli audiences.

Photos: Anthony Rapp & Friends Celebrate Opening Night of WITHOUT YOU
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 26, 2023

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opened just last night, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Cast Announced for TICK, TICK…BOOM! at BoHo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

BoHo Theatre will close out its 2022/2023 season with TICK, TICK…BOOM!, with music, lyrics, and book by the late Jonathan Larson, and directed by Bo Frazier. This production marks the company’s first musical since BIG FISH in 2019.

BWW Review: TICK, TICK... BOOM! Drags, But Is Effective
by David Clarke - Nov 16, 2021

Written by Jonathan Larson, the theater composer and lyricist made infamous with RENT, the film adaptation of TICK, TICK… BOOM! is sure to garner a lot of attention. The stage version is a rollicking, urgent three-person chamber musical that flies by in a tight 90 minutes. The film is expanded to 115 minutes and suffers a bit under the weight of that bloat. The emotional peaks and valleys all work, but there are moments where the plot drags.

NYTW Gala Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Of RENT Premieres Tonight with Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 2, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop's 2021 Annual Gala, celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, premieres tonight, Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 2- with a RENT Reunion and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2021

Today (March 2) in live streaming: a Rent reunion, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2021

A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!

Jesse L. Martin, Fredi Walker-Browne and Kristen Lee Kelly Join RENT 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop announced today additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2021 Annual Gala celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT. The Gala will be held virtually on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Photo Coverage: See the Stars Come Out to Celebrate Jonathan Larson's Legacy at the American Theatre Wing 2019 Gala
by Walter McBride - Sep 17, 2019

Last night was the American Theatre Wing's 2019 Gala, celebrating Jonathan Larson! Stars in attendance included Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, Joe Iconis, Brandon Victor Dixon, Christopher Jackson, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Karen Olivo, Jenn Colella, and many more!

Breaking: Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct TICK, TICK... BOOM! Film Adaptation; DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Steven Levenson to Pen Script
by Matt Tamanini - Jul 19, 2018

With the IN THE HEIGHTS film currently in pre-production, Lin-Manuel Miranda is looking to extend his reach into musical films as Deadline is reporting that the multi-talented star will make his feature film directorial debut with the big screen adaptation of Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK... BOOM!

Unheard Jonathan Larson Songs to Be Performed at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018

Feinstein's/54 Below will host The Jonathan Larson Project, a night that celebrates the Rent playwright with some of his unheard work, on October 9 - 14, 2018.

TICK, TICK… BOOM! se estrena en Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 4, 2017

El pr ximo 29 de noviembre se estrena en el Teatre Gaud de Barcelona TICK, TICK, BOOM!, el primer musical de Jonathan Larson, creador del celeb rrimo musical RENT, obra autobiogr fica del autor estrenada por primera vez en el Off Broadway en 1990.