This autobiographical musical about the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of "Rent" tells the story of the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break. His girlfriend wants to marry and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Everyone will love this youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges.