tick, tick... BOOM! at International City Theatre

tick, tick... BOOM!

International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way Long Beach

Funny and moving, this autobiographical work about an aspiring composer trying to write the great American musical before time and life pass him by offers a revealing look at the man who would go on to posthumously receive three Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his revolutionary rock musical, Rent.

Thru - Mar 5, 2023

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 562-436-4610

www.ictlongbeach.com

tick, tick... BOOM! Reviews

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LA Splash - Highly Recommended

"...Helmed by skilled artistic director Kari Hayter, TICK, TICK...BOOM has three very talented actors/vocalists singing their hearts out. Energy and passion abound as Jon (Ernesto Figueroa), girlfriend Susan (Samantha M. Lawrence), and best friend Michael (Phillip J. Lewis) make life-changing decisions. Not only does the autobiographical show detail the internal life of a man with a dream, but it also shares laughter and tears with the audience. It is also intriguing to compare Larson's musical with his other two produced musicals "Superbia" (written before) and "Rent" (written after), demonstrating his evolution as a composer."

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- Elaine Mura

Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended

"...International City Theatre opens its 2023 season with a powerhouse, terrifically performed tick, tick… BOOM!, a musical glimpse into Jonathan Larson’s creative and personal life before Rent (and his premature demise at the age of 35) made him a Broadway legend."

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- Steven Stanley

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

"...Ernesto Figueroa's Jon is charming and gently guides the musical's throughline, sometimes struggling to find the character's emotional range. Samantha M. Lawrence is a versatile performer, who plays several characters throughout the evening including Jon's girlfriend Susan. Phillip J. Lewis eases into his performance as Michael as the evening progresses. Individually each actor is vocally strong and has their moments to shine - but with little chemistry between them, they struggle with the story's more intimate moments."

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- Dana Martin

tick, tick... BOOM! at International City Theatre

tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM! Reviews

LA Splash - Highly Recommended

Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

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