Tick, Tick ... Boom! NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (262)
See it if An upbeat heartfelt musical with catchy songs and energetic staging for 3 performers. I loved the vocals. I've seen it twice now!
Don't see it if You are looking for something more dramatic, or for a bigger production. I thought it was just right.
See it if You wanna see Jonathan Larson's "other" great musical. Also if you're in your 30's or if your birthday's coming up
Don't see it if You don't wanna feel the stress of getting older (but that's a part of growing up), or you're under of any of life's pressures
See it if The true story of becoming an artist has never been more beautifully, delightfully or honestly told. This production is a powerhouse.
Don't see it if This is not about cats or munchkins or flying carpets. It is is an intimate piece about human beings finding their way in life.
See it if you enjoy a delightful, three hander musical with minimal sets, but maximum talent. What happens when we don't meet our life goals?
Don't see it if you dislike musicals, or you're feeling too much like the brass ring you set for yourself is out of reach. Read more
See it if you love shows that involve you, amuse you, and touch you. This Jonathan Larsen gem is as moving as Rent. Nick Blaemire is brilliant.
Don't see it if you are an idiot!Seriously this is an iconic show that is not revived often.This is a first rate production with knock 'em dead performances
See it if you love Jonathan Larson. His story is incredible, and the music in this show is awesome. Also, Nick Blaemire is the man.
Don't see it if you want something with more production value and upbeat.
See it if you're a fan of Rent. This is Jonathan Larson's earlier work and it explores the same themes. Performances are terrific; story is relatable.
Don't see it if you're looking for big production numbers. This is a simple production told with honesty and a lot of heart. Read more
See it if you like amazing musical performances and great music, and if you are a fan of Rent
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Critic Reviews (29)
"While Larson’s original 'Boom!' may have been in part a love letter to his idol, this current incarnation, as directed by Silverstein, is a love letter to Larson, and wonderfully so...Watching Jon find his happy ending is satisfying, but it makes you ache for what could have been: that Larson could’ve gone on to write so much more is a very real tragedy. Twenty years after his death, 'Tick, Tick…Boom!' is a hopeful and fitting tribute."
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"The cast perform all tasks–zipping the very movable furniture, tables, chairs and piano around the basically bare stage, as they sing and dance...Special kudos to director Jonathan Silverstein as his nimble hand works wonders deftly moving the 90-minute piece along. By the time it’s over, you’ll wonder where the time went. This is a BIG little show with an exuberant, high-energy cast that punctuates the humor and levels it with just the right amount of pathos."
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"Charming, touching, relevant and well-performed...Unfortunately, the chemistry between Clara Renee and Nick Blaemire is not as palpable as between Blaemire and Salazar...I truly enjoyed it. I was moved, I identified with the essential struggles of the protagonist and thought they were universal and timeless. But I walked away from the performance with questions running around my head...But I wouldn’t have missed it, and if you’re a fan of musical theater, you shouldn’t either."
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"A sweet, searching tale about artists and the sacrifices they make for their art...The singing and performances by the three leads and the onstage band are all top-notch. The songs are just okay, mostly forgettable, and some of the lyrics are strangely incoherent and often silly ('Sugar' is about Jon’s love for Twinkies). The story, about friendship, art and sacrifice, is way more compelling."
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"On the downside, 'Tick Tick…Boom' makes us compare this work to the legendary 'Rent' which earned Larson three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. And that comparison isn’t always kind...Blaemire is perfectly cast, not only looking the part, but also engaging and dynamic...Director Jonathan Silverstein and choreographer Christine O’Grady do an impressive job keeping this story moving along at such an engaging pace."
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"The delightful autobiographical musical that clearly delineates Mr. Larson’s path to success...Keen Company has wisely chosen this young musical to celebrate Larson’s life and craft on this 20th anniversary year of 'Rent.' Under Jonathan Silverstein’s visionary and judicious direction, the cast captures the importance of making choices and determining to stand by those choices that are authentic and honest...A reminder that everyone clutches at life knowing it could end at any moment."
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"The show belongs to Nick Blaemire, who portrays Jonathan with geeky sensuality. His love for his work (both actor and composer) is infectious, and manages to fill the Acorn Theatre’s too-large proscenium. The theatre swallows the show, in spite of Jonathan Silverstein’s swift direction. Christine O’Grady’s choreography feels unnecessarily ambitious at times. But there are plentiful moments that offer a sense of Larson’s blooming talent."
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"In practically every moment of this 90-minute piece’s self-aware dialogue and each note of the remarkable score by Larson, one is acutely aware of just how tragic the writer’s unexpected death was in 1996...Blaemire perfectly captures each of Jon’s emotions and mood swings without ever losing our empathy...One of the pluses of Silverstein’s simple, sincere production is how well it brings out the true depth of friendship between Jon and Michael even as their life’s paths begin to diverge."
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