Michael — tick, tick... BOOM! Character Profile

About Michael

Jonathan's former roommate who left theater for advertising. He tries to secure a corporate job for Jonathan, reveals his HIV-positive status, and reconciles with him after seeing the impact of Jonathan's workshop performance.

Character Facts

Played by

Robin de Jesús

Appears in

tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Michael — Social Former Roommate — Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield)

  Longtime friends and former roommates navigating divergent life paths.

• Michael — Social Friend — Freddy (Ben Levi Ross)

  Connected through their shared social circle and mutual care for Jonathan.

• Michael — Social Friend — Carolyn (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez)

  Acquaintances within the same artistic and service-industry community.

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