Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical was filmed in New York, the city where the Rent creator lived, struggled and dreamed of Broadway.
Where was tick, tick… BOOM! filmed?
tick, tick… BOOM! was filmed in New York City.
Every tick, tick… BOOM! location, explained
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The Village – Manhattan
Larson’s world used Manhattan, including the West Village.
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The pool – Hudson Square
A key musical number used a recreation centre in New York.
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The city – New York
The film is steeped in the New York of the early 1990s.
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A Broadway dream
The story follows a composer chasing his big break.
Planning a visit
New York – the film’s real setting – is an accessible, iconic city.
tick, tick... BOOM! Fun Facts
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Filmed in New York The film used Manhattan, the city of Jonathan Larson’s story.
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Miranda's directing debut Lin-Manuel Miranda made his film-directing debut.
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The creator of Rent It tells the story of Jonathan Larson, who wrote Rent.
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Garfield stars Andrew Garfield plays Jonathan Larson.
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A true story The film is based on Larson’s own autobiographical musical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was tick, tick... BOOM! filmed?
In New York City.
Is it set in New York?
Yes – in early-1990s New York.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York is accessible.
Who directed it?
Lin-Manuel Miranda.
When was it released?
2021.
