Music & Lyrics by: Jonathan Larson
Directed by: Scott Schwartz

It's the week of Jonathan's 30th birthday. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend has bought a BMW and is moving uptown, and Jon's waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. Read the complete synopsis. If you want a more in-depth look at how the show unfolds, take a look at the lyrics.

Tick, Tick, Boom is really an autobiographical show, based on Jonathan Larson's own struggles to create a successful and important musical. The show is all the more poignant by knowing that he did eventually achieve that goal - though he never got to see its full impact. Read more about the life of this great artist, or read more about the development of the musical.

I actually saw this show on stage before I got the CD, but I think the recording definitely stands on its own. Read my review of the CD, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.

Although I was intrigued by the show in general, I don't know if I would have made it a priority on my New York trip if Joey McIntyre hadn't signed on to play Jon; but as it was, he did, so I did, and I'm very glad I did! I've since seen it once more as well. Read more about my experiences with the show.

With a cast of only three, there aren't a lot of performers to choose from in this show, but luckily the ones that have been there have been great! Read more about a few of my favourites. Once you're done looking around here, check out some of the other tick...tick...BOOM! sites that are out there.