HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: ‘RENT’ Prequel ‘tick, tick... BOOM!’ & The Lauren Wolf Band Rock Concert

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CHICAGO – In the latest extra-special HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 2 admit-two passes up for grabs for the “RENT” prequel and Chicago rock musical “tick, tick… BOOM!” plus a rock concert from the fast-rising Chicago rock performers The Lauren Wolf Band immediately following the show!

Before there was the smash-hit rock musical “RENT,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Larson had another story to tell: his own. That’s “tick, tick… BOOM!” Each “tick, tick… BOOM!” ticket at Stage 773 from Porchlight Music Theatre costs $38. Each ticket to The Lauren Wolf Band’s show immediately following costs $8 or $5 with a “tick, tick… BOOM!” ticket. In this Hookup, four HollywoodChicago.com readers score tickets to both shows for free!

These admit-two tickets for both shows are only valid on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Stage 773 at 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. That evening, “tick, tick… BOOM!” begins at 7:30 p.m. and The Lauren Wolf Band immediately follows on the same stage at 9:15 p.m. For our readers who don’t win these free tickets but want to purchase them, “tick, tick… BOOM!” tickets are here for that night and The Lauren Wolf Band tickets are here for May 18.

The “tick, tick… BOOM!” book, music and lyrics are by Jonathan Larson. Script consultation is by David Auburn. The show is directed by Adam Pelty with music direction by Diana Lawrence. The three-person show stars Adrian Aguilar, Bear Bellinger and Jenny Guse. The “tick, tick… BOOM!” show at Stage 773 runs from April 28, 2012 through June 10, 2012.

To win your free, admit-two passes to “tick, tick… BOOM!” and The Lauren Wolf Band courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! The more social actions you complete below, the higher yours odds of winning!

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Deadline: Entries can continue being submitted through Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Here is the synopsis for “tick, tick… BOOM!”:

It’s the 1990s in SoHo. A young composer is on the brink of turning 30 and falling into professional oblivion. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city (tick), his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue (tick…) but Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American masterpiece (BOOM!).

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “RENT” comes this youthful, endearing and thoughtful musical look at the courage it takes to follow your aspirations through life’s most difficult challenges.

Here is information about The Lauren Wolf Band:

One of the fastest-rising rock bands in Chicago today, The Lauren Wolf Band is fronted by powerhouse rock vocalist Lauren Wolf. The Lauren Wolf Band is a 2012 Chicago finalist in the Hard Rock Rising global battle of the bands. Lauren recorded her debut album “All My Secrets” at Capitol Studios with Grammy-winning producer Rob Christie.

The poster for “tick, tick… BOOM!” and The Lauren Wolf Band on May 18, 2012 at Stage 773.
Image credit: Porchlight Music Theatre

This HollywoodChicago.com Hookup is simple! Just get interactive in our unique Hookup technology above. We will award 2 admit-two tickets based on social entry numbers and/or randomly via e-mail for our “tick, tick… BOOM!” plus The Lauren Wolf Band Hookup. Winning tickets will be at will call at Stage 773 on May 18, 2012. Good luck!

By ADAM FENDELMAN Publisher HollywoodChicago.com adam@hollywoodchicago.com