Theatre Raleigh’s Main Stage Season for 2024 includes “Tick, Tick… Boom!” from April 10-21, 2024. Before "Rent," there was "Tick, Tick... Boom!" This autobiographical musical comes from Jonathan Larson, who won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for composing "Rent." The musical tells the story of a young composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city. His best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue. Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Everyone will love this youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Tickets start at $33.

Show times:

April 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 - 7:30 p.m.

April 13, 20 - 2 p.m.

April 14, 21 - 3 p.m.