Tick, Tick…BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Script Consultant, David Auburn
Musical Direction by Joey Chancey
Choreographed by Christine O’ Grady
Directed by Jonathan Silverstein
OCT 4, 2016 - DEC 18th, 2016
JUST ANNOUNCED FOUR WEEK EXTENSION!
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… BOOM! This autobiographical musical, by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Jonathan Larson, is the story of an aspiring composer questioning his life choices on the eve of his thirtieth birthday. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, but Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. This exhilarating, funny, and moving work by the late Larson will speak to anyone who's ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams.
“Larson’s songs thrum with the intense feeling, larky humor, and musical vitality that are the hallmark of enduring theater. Heart-grabbing.”
– New York Times
Performances will be at the Acorn Theatre in Theatre Row at 410 W 42nd Street near 9th Ave.
Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
Nick Blaemire, Lilli Cooper, George Salazar
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Wednesday 10/26
VICTORIA LEACOCK
Larson's original producer reflects on his writing.
Thursday 10/27
JONATHAN BURKHART
Larson's best friend speaks on his life and work.
Thursday 11/10
MATT O'GRADY
Larson's inspiration for the character of Michael talks with our Michael, George Salazar.
Moderated by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Theatre Historian, Producer, and Unofficial Larson Expert
Thursday 12/01
DAVID AUBURN & STEPHEN OREMUS
The people who shaped Larson's musical in 2001 talk about its creation.
Thursday 12/08
JULIE LARSON
Jonathan Larson's sister speaks on his process with our Jon, Nick Blaemire.
Thursday 12/15
MEET THE CAST
Chat with Nick Blaemire, Lilli Cooper, and George Salazar. Moderated by Director Jonathan Silverstein.
A NOTE ON TICK, TICK...BOOM!
Thank you to the thousands of people who came out to see Keen Company's historic run of Tick, Tick... BOOM! at the Acorn Theatre.
Because of our incredible community of donors, we met a matching grant challenge made by The 42nd Street Development Corporation and were able to move Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick... BOOM! into the largest theatre Keen has ever performed in! Enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim led to extending the show four weeks and breaking every record the company has set.
We are so proud to have brought this story to the stage. And truly touched by your support.
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