Tick, Tick...Boom!
Playing: Fri, October 10 - Sun, November 23, 2025
Previews: Fri, October 10 & Sat, October 11 | Press Opening: Sun, October 12
Main Stage Theater 144
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Ilyse Robbins*
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey through his quarter-life crisis that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles.
"Larson's gift for brilliant lyrics and driving music is clear in each of the score's 12 winning songs." – Chicago Sun Times
"Searingly honest, frank, and unabashedly personal." – Chicago Tribune
Additional Programming:
KidCare Performance: Sunday, November 2 at 3:00 PM
The Umbrella is pleased to offer our Kid-Care Show Program, giving parents and caregivers an opportunity to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in art activities inspired by the production. This program aims to provide better access to arts and culture events and create a shared experience opportunity for families.
Post-show Talkback: Saturday, October 18 and Thursday, November 6
Dinner And A Show Thursday Night Out Packages: October 16 and November 6
Thursdays in Concord are now a fun and easy entertainment Date Night thanks to optional pre-show dinners here at The Umbrella! Coming straight from work? Park free at The Umbrella, then take a load off and enjoy a delicious catered dinner, pick up beverage at concessions, and explore our free art galleries at your ease until it’s time for curtain!
tick, tick...BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by Victoria Leacock | Robyn Goodman | Dede Harris | Lorie Cowen Levy | Beth Smith TICK, TICK… BOOM! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
Cast
Jon...Johnny Shea*
Michael...Anthony Pires Jr.*
Susan...Vanessa Calantropo
u/s Jon/Michael...Jeff Mitchell
u/s Susan...Tader Shipley
Staff
Producing Artistic Director...Brian Boruta
Director / Choreographer...Ilyse Robbins**
Music Director...Jordan Oczkowski
Stage Manager...Shauwna Dias Grillo*
Lighting Designer...Ben Rush
Sound Designer...Alex Berg
Scenic Designer...Erik Diaz+
Costume Designer...Kelly Baker
Audio Op...Sarah Hobbs Butler
Assistant Stage Manager...Leanna Niesen
Stage Crew...Zoe Pepin
Scenic Charge...Page Evett
Executive Director, The Umbrella Arts Center...Eileen Williston
EDI Consultant...Kira Troilo
Company Manager...Cathie Regan
