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:
Just days before the workshop, Jon realizes his musical is missing one crucial, show-stopping song. The stress reaches a fever pitch as he navigates power outages, unpaid bills, and a failing relationship—all while trying to find the melody that will justify his sacrifices. 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. Jon spends his days waiting tables at the