The 2021 film adaptation, which marks Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, is based on the semi-autobiographical musical of the same name by Larson, who is best known for writing and composing the classic LGBTQ+ musical Rent.
Tick, Tick… BOOM! takes place in 1990 and follows the late theatre composer (played by Garfield) as he juggles work at the Moondance Diner in Soho while preparing for a workshop of his musical Superbia, which he has been working on for eight years.
The incredible supporting cast includes Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Mj Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, Joanna P.