Set in 1990 New York City, the story follows , a theater composer who is about to turn 30. As his milestone birthday looms, he is haunted by a literal ticking sound in his head—the sound of time slipping away before he has achieved greatness. Life at the Crossroads
Jon spends his days waiting tables at the in SoHo, barely making enough to pay for his crummy apartment. His nights are consumed by Superbia , a futuristic rock musical he has spent eight years writing, which is finally scheduled for a make-or-break industry workshop. He faces mounting pressure from every corner of his life: tick, tickBoom!HD
The film adaptation, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield , highlights Jon's ultimate realization: his struggles and the ticking clock are what actually drive his art. Set in 1990 New York City, the story
, his best friend and former roommate, has abandoned acting for a lucrative career in advertising and encourages Jon to do the same. His nights are consumed by Superbia , a