Before RENT there was tick, tick…BOOM! 20-26 April 2023.

It’s 1990 and Jon, a promising composer turning 30, is at a crossroads. His girlfriend wants to leave, his best friend’s making big bucks, and he’s waiting tables while writing the next great musical. 

Hugh Sheridan stars as the struggling composer grappling with one of life’s greatest questions: what to do with the time we have? Featuring passionate songs and a live onstage band, tick, tick…BOOM! is an uplifting, unforgettable experience. 

Recently developed into a film by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda the show contains fourteen songs, ten characters and a live onstage band, tick, tick…BOOM! takes you on the journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. 

From the producer of ‘Barnum’ & ‘Chess’, StoreyBoard Entertainment partner again with acclaimed director Tyran Parke, with musical direction by Kohan van Sambeeck.

Outer Critics Circle Award – Outstanding off-Broadway Musical

  • Running Time: Approximately 1 hours & 30 minutes (no intermission).
  • Age Recommendation: 8+

  • Please note that the appearance of any particular cast member cannot be guaranteed in the event of illness or other unforeseen circumstances.

  • Playing 20-26 April 2023

  • "A musical jewel"

    Matt Wolf, Variety

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