StageSceneLA says Tick, Tick… Boom! “does Jonathan Larson proud”!
“two charismatic Chance Theater returnees and one captivating newbie under the absolutely brilliant direction of H. Adam Harris.”
“I’ve enjoyed every one of the now nine productions I’ve seen of this Rent prequel beginning with its West Coast Premiere at the Rubicon back in 2005, but none of them has hit the heights of its Chance Theater debut, one that does every single thing right, and then some.”
“Let’s start with the production’s spectacular design, Mio Okada and Fred Kinney’s set transporting us to Jon’s bohemian apartment”
“Hunter Moody’s sensational sound design not only provides an expert mix of amped vocals and ace music director Lex Leigh’s live piano and prerecorded instrumental tracks (James Markoski is audio engineer) but surrounds us with the sounds of New York City life from traffic noise to seagulls soaring over Central Park to the requisite tick-tocking of Jon’s internal clock.”
“Jacqueline Malenke’s lighting is every bit as stunning a design as those previously mentioned and Bruce Goodrich’s character-distinguishing costumes are winners as well.”
“Director Harris not only brings out the very best from his three stars where acting and vocals are concerned, but his endlessly inventive work is seamlessly integrated with that of choreographer Niko Montelibano, who finds ingenious ways to integrate dance and movement”
“a risk-taking Clopton simply dazzles in the role, and his sizzling pop-rock pipes are matched by electrifying acting chops.”
“Ceja […] is a silver-voiced sizzler”
“Houle may be about a half-dozen years younger than Michael’s 30, but who’s counting when a performer combines boyish charm, rich vocals, dramatic chops, and a gift for creating comedic featured gems”
“you can rest assured that you’ll be getting the absolute best possible introduction to this autobiographical Jonathan Larson gem at the Chance.”
“I’ve seen nine of them and they don’t get any better than this latest Chance Theater smash.”
Read the latest review of Tick, Tick… Boom! from StageSceneLA HERE.
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