​TICK TICK…BOOM!

Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
A musical about ambition, time, and the cost of chasing a dream.
June 25 – July 12, 2026

Before Rent changed Broadway forever, Jonathan Larson created this raw, electrifying one-man portrait of a young artist racing against the clock. After his untimely death, the piece was transformed into a full musical to celebrate his voice and ensure his story — and songs — would be heard.

Set in New York City in the early 1990s, Tick, Tick… Boom! follows an aspiring composer on the cusp of turning thirty, caught between love, friendship, and the relentless pressure to make something meaningful before time runs out. As personal and professional doubts collide, the show pulses with urgency, humor, and heart.
This is a fast, intimate musical that speaks directly to anyone who has ever wondered whether they are running out of time or just getting started.

Why you’ll love it

  • A small-cast musical with enormous emotional impact
  • Jonathan Larson’s soaring, honest score
  • A story that resonates with artists, dreamers, and anyone navigating adulthood

Why it matters
Tick, Tick… Boom! offers a rare glimpse into the creative fire that would later ignite Rent. It’s a love letter to making art against the odds, and a reminder that the ticking clock can be both terrifying and transformational.

Rating: PG-13
Some strong language, suggestive material, and drug references.

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TICK TICK…BOOM! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

How to Order Tickets

Season Pass Package sales begin March 16, 2026, and Single Ticket sales begin April 16, 2026, for our 2026 Season!
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Purchases can be made online,* via mail (PO Box 414, Westport, NY 12993), or by calling the Box Office at 518.962.4449.
*A convenience fee will be added to single tickets purchased online.

All policies are subject to change at any time without advanced notice. 

Box Office Hours of Operation (2026)

March 16-April 15: 1pm - 5pm on Monday
April 16- May: 1pm - 5pm on Monday and Thursday
June: 1pm - 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (1pm until showtime on performance days)
July-Sept 6: 1pm - 5pm every day (1pm until showtime on performance days). CLOSED TUESDAYS.