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5 July 2024 - 14 July 2024KC Arts Centre

Waking Up A Generation

Before he electrified the world with RENT, Jonathan Larson was a young musical composer struggling to make his mark in the theatre. While he waits tables and seeks his big break, the pressure to give it all up grows as Jon approaches his 30th birthday.

tick, tick…Boom! is an exhilarating musical masterpiece about the celebration of self-discovery, adulting, the importance of mental wellness and resilience in navigating life’s challenges.

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Jonathan's Story

Jonathan Larson: 1960 – 1996

Jonathan was an American composer, lyricist and playwright who revolutionised Broadway with his ground-breaking Tony Award winning rock musical RENT.

1989

Jon wrote his first musical Superbia in 1989. It was a futuristic synth-pop and rock musical with a cast of 15. It was never produced as it was seen as too progressive for Broadway.

1991

Jon then wrote a rock monologue (meant to be performed as a solo work) first title Boho Days, which became tick, tick…Boom! in 1991 in response to the “large and expensive cast” issue that producers raised in Superbia.

1993

Jon’s seminal work RENT was first seen in a workshop production in 1993. Rent premiered on Broadway in 1996 and gained critical acclaim winning several awards including the Tony Award for Best Musical.

1996

Sadly, Jonathan passed away on January 25, 1996 before the first Off-Broadway preview of Rent. But while the world has lost a musical genius, the impact and legacy of Jonathan Larson lives on…

Ticketing Details

Date

5 – 14 July 2024

Time

Tuesday – Friday: 8pm
Saturday – Sunday: 3pm & 8pm

Duration

Approx 90 minutes, no intermission

Venue

KC Arts Centre, Home of SRT

Ticket Pricing

Tuesday, 8pm: $49.50
Wednesday, 8pm: $59.50
Thursday, 8pm: $69.50
Friday, 8pm: $79.50
Saturday, 3pm/8pm: $79.50
Sunday, 3pm: $69.50
Sunday, 8pm: $49.50

Ticketing Info

For the Best Seats in the House…

The KC Arts Centre is a cosy theatre and we have one flat ticket price across the house. Best seats are therefore available on a first come, first served basis.

Our best seats of the house (centre stalls) are only available exclusively via our mailing list. It’s free to join, so be a part of our Community today!

Upon registration, a link to purchase tickets will be emailed to you (with access to the best seats of the house).

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Group Booking

For bookings of 10+ tickets, please email us directly at hello@sightlines.com.sg

Corporate Booking & Exclusive Hires

Entertain your clients and team with our hospitality packages, or host the ultimate party with an exclusive show buy-out. Please email us directly at hello@sightlines.com.sg for more details.

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The Cast of
tick, tick…Boom!

Starring

Preston Lim
Vanessa Kee
Ryan Ang
Beatrice Jaymes Pung
Eric Larrea

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Preston Lim as Jonathan

Vanessa Kee as Susan

Ryan Ang as Michael

Creative Team

Book, Music & Lyrics

Jonathan Larson

Script Consultant

David Auburn

Director

Derrick Chew

Music Director

Joanne Ho

Choreographer

Tan Rui Shan

Associate Choreographer

Hafiz Hosni

Scenic Designer

Eucien Chia

Lighting Designer

Michael Chan

Sound Designer

Daniel Wong

Frequently Asked Questions

To make theatre accessible for all, our ticket price start at $49.50 on Tuesday and increases as the week progresses.

We also have a flat ticket price across both stalls and circle seats. Best seats are therefore available on a first come, first served basis.

Our best seats of the house (centre stalls) are only available exclusively via our mailing list.

It’s free to join, so be a part of our Community today!