tick, tick … BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Margo Myst McCready
Music Director – Anton Van De Motter
Assistant Director and Intimacy Choreographer – Fiona H.R. Murphey
Jon is an aspiring musical composer struggling to find success in the industry approaching his 30th birthday. He contemplates whether he should continue to struggle doing what he loves or follow the paths of his girlfriend Susan, choosing family as a means of stability, or his best friend Michael, changing careers to find stability. This autobiography of Jonathan Larson, best known for creating “Rent”, was made into a movie in 2021
“…tuneful and well-performed…”, Michael McCarthy (Jon)’s “..voice is beautiful and his emotions are heartfelt” – Melissa Sites, Greenbelt News Review, 17 March 2025, page 12
“‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’ charms and fascinates at Greenbelt Arts Center”, ” as the show’s heart and Larson’s avatar, Jon, the excellent Michael McCarthy channels a young Jack Black” – Jennifer Georgia, DC Theatre Arts
“Greenbelt Arts Center has a solid production of Tick, tick…BOOM!”, ” three talented performers”, excellent moments” and “important life lessons wrapped within its lyrics and libretto” – Amanda N. Gunther, Theater Bloom
“…charming cast…affectionately invites audiences on Larson’s unique journey…[Elizabeth] Suzanne brought unabashed joy to the production…” Danielle Comer, MD Theater Guide
March 21 through April 12, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Sunday March 30th and Friday April 11th performances require patrons to be masked
Adults $27, Seniors/Military $24, Children/Students $14
Content Warnings: recreational drug use, discussion of mortality and death, terminal illness, sexual content, mature language.
tick, tick … BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by
Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman, Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen Levy and Beth Smith
tick, tick … BOOM!
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.com
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
Presented by The Rude Mechanicals in Residence at The Greenbelt Arts Center
Directed by Shirley Long
Beatrice and Benedick are bitter exes who can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudia find love at first sight. Pedro Prince just wants to play cupid. And the vengeful Joan is bent on ruining everyone else’s lives just because she can. Will the villain get her way, or – even in this day and age – does love really conquer all? Set in today’s America – where battles tend to be fought in the courtroom – with updated characters and incorporating modern music and technology, the Rudes present a contemporary spin on one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most beloved comedies.
May 7 -17, 2025
Pay What You Will ($5, $10, $20, $50) – Wednesday, May 7th
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sunday matinee at 2 PM
Adults $24, Seniors/Military $22, Children/Students $12
Our Mission
The mission of the Greenbelt Arts Center is to provide a dedicated and sustainable hub that makes the arts accessible to our community.
Join the Mission
Toward that end, we need your help to produce more accessible theatre for Greenbelt, Maryland. We showcase and co-produce over six productions a season, as well as many smaller shows. We believe in empowering artists by holding auditions, honing your skills, and hosting special events! Volunteer your time and talent, and let’s make some awesome things happen!
Please fill out the Contact Form found here, and our Box Office Manager will reach out to you.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Please help up reach our goal by making a donation! We are currently 89% on our way to our goal of $43K by June 30th, 2025.
Upcoming Events at GAC
Announcements
Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer Crowd Managers Needed:
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) needs volunteer crowd managers. A crowd manager (CM) is an usher trained in crowd management through the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office (MSFMO). The CM welcomes patrons, manages any issues in the lobby prior to showtime, seats people with special needs and latecomers, and greets patrons at the theater door and checks their tickets. They then stay until the audience leaves. Throughout their 2-3 hour shift, they are responsible for making sure egress is not blocked, escorting people to safety in an emergency, and basic monitoring of the crowd. For the most part, they can watch the performance while keeping an eye out in the periphery for emergencies.
Good candidates should be good with managing diverse people, are at least 18 years old, and available for 2-3 performances a month. A typical show is 9 performances over 3 weekends. Both initial and ongoing training is provided. A background check is required by the City of Greenbelt because the volunteers work with children.
Please fill out the Contact Form found here, and our Box Office Manager will reach out to you.
COVID-19 STATUS
As the Greenbelt Arts Center has resumed in-person programming and local mask mandates have been dropped, we are now allowing patrons to be unmasked in the facility. Exceptions to this rule include our masked Sunday matinees (determined by each production) and any conditions set by those using the space for private rehearsals or events.
Click here to read our full current COVID-19 Policy.