"The songs by Duncan Sheik don’t quite rise to the challenge, but the production is provocative nonetheless." - Missy Frederick, Washington Post

"A production that marks the empowerment and awakening of a new generation of performers rocks out at Ainslie Arts Center." - Daniella Ignacio, DC Theater Arts

"The entire vibe of the production is a warm blend of humor, hope, fear, and love." - Kenall Mostafavi, DC Theater Arts

"Monumental's pulsing, immersive 'tick, tick...BOOM!' captures young artists treading the line between depletion and devotion." - André Hereford, Metro Weekly

"It’s the intimacy that makes Monumental’s production of 'tick, tick… BOOM!' so effective… director Michael Windsor has clearly been meticulous in creating an atmosphere that is both casual and immersive." - Jakob Cansler, MD Theatre Guide

"On Monday, July 20, 2020, Monumental Theatre Company will present an online reading of a new musical, Desiderium, written by Ricky Drummond and featuring music by The Oh Hellos. Because of the musical’s very emotional themes—love, loss, and mourning—DC Theater Arts invited the author to share about the show personally." - Ricky Drummond, DC Theater Arts