Tick … Tick … Boom!

This outrageously wonderful production of Jonathan Larson’s first musical (before he wrote Rent) returns for a limited encore run with the original cast: Tristan Rumery is about-to-turn-30 Jon, wondering if he should abandon musical theater for a “real” job. With the awesome Nanci Zoppi as Jon’s girlfriend and the adorable Connor Mickiewicz as Jon’s gainfully employed roomate and best friend. Th, F 8pm; Sa 2 & 8pm. Through 2/13. $12-$20. New Helvetia Theatre Company at the Artisan Theatre, 1901 Del Paso Blvd.