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Jonathan David Larson (February 4, 1960 – January 25, 1996) was an American composer, lyricist and playwright most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia.
Jonathan Larson. Music Department: tick, tick... BOOM!. Jonathan Larson was born to Allan and Nanette Larson in Mount Vernon, New York, on February 4, 1960. A talented actor and musician, he was offered a full scholarship to Adelphi University on Long Island, where he met his idol (and later mentor) Stephen Sondheim.
Mar 25, 2022 · Jonathan Larson's Life and Death: How His Legacy Lives on in tick, tick... Boom! By Madison Feller Published: Mar 25, 2022 5:00 PM EDT. Save Article. Two musical theater legends collide in...
Nov 19, 2021 · Boom!, out on Netflix this Friday, tells the story of a musical theater composer named Jonathan Larson as he approaches his 30th birthday.
Feb 25, 2021 · With a virtual performance marking the Broadway musical’s anniversary, original cast and creative team members talk about losing Jonathan Larson and carrying on his legacy.
Nov 19, 2021 · Hollywood Flashback: Jonathan Larson Died on the Opening Night of ‘Rent’ in 1996. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation of Larson’s autobiographical ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ — streaming on Netflix —...
Jan 27, 2019 · Tragically, the creator and composer died on January 25, 1996 — the night before Rent ‘s Off-Broadway premiere at the New York Theatre Workshop — of an aortic dissection believed to have...
Feb 4, 2022 · Remembering Jonathan Larson on What Would Have Been His 62nd Birthday. Screenwriter and director Todd Robinson was the Rent and Tick, Tick…Boom! composer’s college roommate—and has spent the 26...
Nov 15, 2021 · Join Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda & the cast of tick, tick...BOOM! as they dive into the life of Jonathan Larson and his lasting impact on theatre. Watch tick, tick...BOOM! in theaters...
Jonathan Larson was born to Allan and Nanette Larson in Mount Vernon, New York, on February 4, 1960. A talented actor and musician, he was offered a full scholarship to Adelphi University on Long Island, where he met his idol (and later mentor) Stephen Sondheim.
