Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.
All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.
Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Marissa (class of 2025) and features the complete book and lyrics of Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick … BOOM!. Thanks, Marissa!
Jonathan Larson with script consultant David Auburn
Known for his phenomenal Broadway show Rent, Jonathan Larson was a musical genius of the 80s and 90s. Recently popularized by Netflix in the film tick, tick… BOOM! starring Andrew Garfield, this musical tells the tale of Jonathan Larson’s trials and tribulations as an almost 30-year-old musical writer in New York City (before the creation of Rent). Although Larson sadly passed away before he could see Rent’s Broadway debut, his impact on the world of music will never be forgotten.
Tick, Tick– Boom! by Jonathan Larson and Script Consultant David Auburn is a look into the mind of Jonathan Larson, including the lyrics and music to his lesser known, Off-Broadway show Tick, Tick… Boom!. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the world of Jonathan Larson before Rent. This book is available now at the Parsons Music Library, along with a wide selection of other musical hits.