Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Sure, we all know about the "tick, tick...BOOM!" Broadway cameos, but who is Joseph Papp? Does that theatre in Central Park have a name? Exactly how many RENT Easter Eggs are there? And why is Freddy the tree?!

Jeff is a former RENT cast member, while Emily is a recovering RENT-head, and together, they breakdown every reference and cameo they can find in "tick, tick...BOOM!," plus give their thoughts and opinions on what is definitely the best movie musical of 2021!

00:00:00 - 00:03:02 Introduction
00:03:03 - 00:09:41 Our History with Jonathan Larson
00:09:42 - 00:26:20 Review of the Film
00:26:21 - 00:59:35 References, Easter Eggs, & Cameos
00:59:36 - 01:01:16 Conclusion & Credits

Your Eyes (Jeff in Rent) youtu.be/1UByHVlNmbY
Rent Opening (Jeff) youtu.be/mVH_BdXkEyY
Therapy (Emily & Jeff) youtu.be/PhtLXcslPZQ
The Evolution of 1960s Musicals youtu.be/KR6oH0OenhM
Jukebox Musicals & Pop-sicals youtu.be/qgf9zlAO_ss

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