Tick, Tick... Boom!

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"Tick, Tick... Boom!" is a musical written by Jonathan Larson, the late creator of the Tony Award-winning musical "Rent." The show is autobiographical, telling the story of a struggling composer named Jon who is approaching his 30th birthday and is feeling the pressure of his artistic ambitions. Jon is working on a musical, "Superbia," that he hopes will be his big break, but he is also dealing with the realities of trying to make it as a composer in New York City, including a job waiting tables and a strained relationship with his girlfriend, Susan.

Throughout the show, Jon is visited by his best friend Michael, who left his dreams of being an actor behind to become a successful businessman, and his girlfriend Susan, who is considering leaving Jon to pursue her own dreams. As Jon struggles to find success and balance his relationships, he begins to question whether his artistic ambitions are worth the sacrifice.

The show features a score of pop-rock songs that reflect the struggles and aspirations of its characters, including the show-stopping number "Louder Than Words," which underscores the theme of the show: that the impact of one's life and work is greater than the sum of its parts. "Tick, Tick... Boom!" is a touching and relatable portrait of an artist grappling with the challenges and joys of pursuing his dreams.