New York City
Tick, Tick… Boom! takes place during the week of Jonathan’s 30th birthday. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend has bought a BMW and is moving uptown, and Jon’s waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. In Tick, Tick… Boom!, Jonathan Larson’s struggle to become a successful rock composer and lyricist comes to life with comedy, song, and heartfelt passion.