《倒数时刻》是一部以百老汇知名音乐剧、《吉屋出租》的创作者“乔纳森•拉森”为原型的同名自传性质剧作。
现实中的乔纳森，为音乐剧梦苦寻多年；
却不幸在1966年《吉屋出租》预演的前半天，因身患主动脉剥离症，突然离世。
《倒数时刻》10句经典台词语录：
01
Lately I’ve Been Hearing This Sound Everywhere I Go. Like A Tick, Tick, Tick.” 最近我一直听到这个声音，无论我去哪都能听到嘀嗒、嘀嗒的声音。
02
“And In Eight Days, My Youth Will Be Over Forever. And What Exactly Do I Have To Show For Myself?” 再过八天，我的青春将一去不复返。而我能拿什么来展示自己的成就呢？
03
“…You Get To A Certain Age, And You Stop Being A Writer Who Waits Tables, And You Become A Waiter With A Hobby.” 到了一定年龄，你就不再是端着餐盘的作家，你变成了一个有爱好的服务员。
04
Are You Letting Yourself Be Led By Fear Or By Love?” 你是被恐惧牵着走，还是被爱引导着？
05
What Is The Point Of Money, If You’re Not Going To Spend It On The People That You Love?” 钱不能用在心爱的人身上，赚来又有何意义？
06
“You Just Keep Throwing Them Against The Wall, Hoping Against Hope That Eventually Something Sticks.” 你得一直投稿，希望最终能有回应。
07
“I Think This Is A Musical That Knows Exactly What It Is.” 我认为这是个主题明确的音乐剧。
08
“I’m Sorry For Enjoying My Life While I Still Have Time.” 很抱歉我趁自己还没死想好好享受人生。
09
“It Changed The Definition Of What A Musical Could Be.” 它（《吉屋出租》）改变了音乐剧的定义。
10
“Fear Or Love, Baby, Don’t Say The Answer. Actions Speak Louder Than Words.” 是恐惧还是爱，宝贝，别说出答案，行动远胜于言语。