Who is Susan in Tick Tick Boom based on?

For example, Susan (Alexandra Shipp) and Michael (de Jesús) aren’t real people. Instead, they were based on Larson’s real-life girlfriends, and best friend, Matt O’Grady. Furthermore, Susan is a composite of several women Larson dated, rather than one girlfriend.

Is Susan from Tik Tik Boom a real person?

Boom!’s true story is partially fictional, being based on real figures in Larson’s life. As two of the other main characters in Tick, Tick… Boom!, it’s surprising that Susan, Jonathan’s girlfriend, and Michael, his best friend, aren’t real people. Instead, Susan, Jon’s dancer girlfriend in Tick, Tick…

Who was Jonathan Larson’s best friend?

On this very special episode of Breaking the Curtain, we’re joined by Matt O’Grady, Jonathan Larson’s best friend and the real-life inspiration behind Michael in Tick, Tick…

Who was Jonathan Larson’s real agent?

The Guzman Law Group is proud to represent the Estate of Jonathan Larson, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize, Award-winning author of “RENT”, in conjunction with the Larson’s agent, Jonathan Mills of Paradigm.

What caused Jonathan Larson’s death?

Unfortunately, Larson died suddenly of an aortic dissection, or tear in the inner layer of the aorta, at age 35, the night before Rent’s off-Broadway premiere and subsequent rise to critical acclaim.

Is Superbia a real musical?

SUPERBIA. Larson’s epic mega-rock-musical SUPERBIA is the artistic project that acts as the focal point of the movie. Fun fact – the show actually existed! The piece did preview at Playwrights Horizons under the direction of Ira Weitzman in 1990.