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From the creator of Rent, the musical that defined a generation, comes the story of a young composer on the eve of his 30th birthday. Struggling to write the next great American musical, Jon can feel the time to make his mark on the world slipping away. As the people he loves move on to new careers and new places, Jon is faced with a choice: find security or follow his destiny. With Jonathan Larson’s trademark style of pop-rock score blended with traditional musical theatre, this exuberant and charming tale will speak to anyone who’s ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams.

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tick, tick… BOOM!

New Conservatory Theatre Center

Tick, Tick...Boom, is the captivating musical masterpiece by the late, great Jonathan Larson (RENT). Set in the bustling streets of New York City, this electrifying production ignites the stage with raw emotion and unyielding passion.

Follow the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time.

With an energetic and eclectic score that seamlessly blends rock, pop, and musical theater, Tick, Tick...Boom pulses with vibrant melodies and poignant lyrics. It's a celebration of the human spirit, a battle cry for anyone who has ever dared to chase their dreams, and a heartfelt tribute to Larson's own artistic journey.

Tick, Tick...Boom!

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

Experience the birth of a Broadway sensation with tick, tick...BOOM! Set in 1990, this immersive production is the autobiographical story of Jonathan Larson, the genius behind Rent – one man’s musical journey of sacrifice, ambition, and artistic success. With a dynamic three-person cast, live band, and powerful pop/rock songs, this youthful and endearing celebration of the human spirit will have you wishing Johnny a happy 30th birthday!

tick, tick...BOOM!

Kitchen Theatre Company

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a composer struggling to break into New York City’s theater scene. This intimate, three-actor production boasts unforgettable songs including “30/90,” “Johnny Can’t Decide,” and the Sondheim-inspired “Sunday.”

Broadway Center Stage: tick, tick... BOOM!

Kennedy Center

Rent is a groundbreaking musical based loosely on Puccini’s La bohème, about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony® for Best Musical – and one of only 10 musicals ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – Rent has become a cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that resonates. It follows “525,600 minutes” (one year) in the life of a group of impoverished youths struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of AIDS. How they pursue their dreams provides a narrative thread that is at once exuberant, passionate, and joyous.

Rent

South Bay Musical Theatre

This iconic musical wraps up the summer mainstage season. Come see Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical retelling of the “La Bohème” story…relocated to AIDS-era East Village, New York. A penniless songwriter’s love for a young woman grows even as illness begins to consume her. The poet Rodolfo is now punk rocker Roger. Tubercular Mimi is now an AIDS-infected dancer at an S&M nightclub. Painter Marcello is now aspiring filmmaker Mark Cohen, and so forth. The ending is transformed from the opera, but the theme of love striving to endure beyond all obstacles remains. Songs include “Seasons of Love,” “Without You,” “Out Tonight,” “One Song Glory,” “I’ll Cover You” and “Santa Fe.”

Hurst Theatre

Experience the iconic music of RENT like never before: live with stellar vocalists and the raw power of the NSO! At this symphonic world premiere, the NSO performs the complete score—featuring favorites like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me”—sung by Jimmie Herrod, Myles Frost, Jordan Donica, Awa Sal Secka, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ali Stroker, Lorna Courtney, and Alex Boniello.

RENT in Concert: Symphonic World Premier

California Center for the Arts

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning RENT follows a year in the life of a diverse group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, dealing with poverty, addiction, infidelity, and living under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Despite the heavy circumstances, this group of friends band together to choose love over fear and live their lives without regret.

Rent "PRIDE Night"

Aurora Arts Theatre

Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side in the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Paper Mill Playhouse

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

Rent presented by Scott Electric Company

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a magnificent and sensational musical that has captured the hearts of millions of theatre fans around the world. Created for you by Theatre Under The Stars, this brand-new production will inspire you, move you, warm you, and leave you wanting more. A glorious production only at Theatre Under The Stars

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Written by Jonathan Larson, the iconic musical, Rent is set at the height of the 1990s HIV/AIDS epidemic on the Lower East Side New York City. The story follows a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create, as they find the ability to stay positive while facing the obstacles of sickness, poverty, and death. RENT has bridged generational gaps teaching audiences of all ages to measure our life in love.

The DeYor Performing Arts Center

Written by Jonathan Larson, the iconic musical, Rent is set at the height of the 1990s HIV/AIDS epidemic in East Side New York City. The story follows a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create, as they find the ability to stay positive while facing the obstacles of sickness, poverty, and death. RENT has bridged generational gaps teaching audiences of all ages to measure our life in love.

DeYor Performing Arts Center

Rent was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop.

In this Pulitzer Prize–winning musical, a group of young artists fights for justice and visibility during the AIDS crisis, drawing strength from the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this iconic musical reminds us to measure our lives with what truly matters—love.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

For a quarter century, RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Following a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out, this Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone and a source of joy and strength for millions. RENT’s 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your final chance to experience this celebrated touring production, so don’t miss it! (Ages 13+) 

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Jonathan Larson

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May 10 - Jun 9, 2024

tick, tick… BOOM! · New Conservatory Theatre Center

Apr 23 - May 19, 2024

Tick, Tick...Boom! · New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

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