Rick Miller's three explosive solo stage shows chronicling 75 years of history

A series of multimedia solo performances that collectively document the music, culture and events of the years 1945-2020. BOOM (Part 1), the first show in the trilogy, covers the Baby Boom generation, and was the most presented new play in Canada between 2015 and 2017. BOOM X (Part 2), which premiered in 2019, moves on to Generation X, and documents the years 1970-1995. Finally, Oct 2022 saw the premiere of BOOM YZ (Part 3), bringing the trilogy to a stirring close with stories from 1996-2020. All in all, the plays cover 75 years of history, through unforgettable storytelling, award-winning multimedia, and the voices of over 300 influential figures and musicians. Each show is a mind-blowing experience, and a perfect way to reach audiences of all generations.

BOOM

Part 1: 1945-1969

The Music, Culture and Events of the Baby Boom Generation

About BOOM

BOOM X

Part 2: 1970-1995

The Music, Culture, and Events of Generation X

About BOOM X

BOOM YZ

Part 3: 1996-2020

The Music, Culture, and Events of Millennials & Generation Z

About BOOM YZ

The BOOM trilogy

Three explosive solo stage shows chronicling 75 years of history: BOOM, BOOM X, and BOOM YZ

From the creative team behind MacHomer and Bigger Than Jesus, comes the BOOM trilogy: a series of multimedia solo performances that collectively document the music, culture and events of the years 1945-2020. BOOM (Part 1), the first show in the trilogy, covers the Baby Boom generation, and was the most presented new play in Canada between 2015 and 2017. BOOM X (Part 2), which premiered in 2019, moves on to Generation X, and documents the years 1970-1995. Finally, Oct 2022 saw the premiere of BOOM YZ (Part 3), bringing the trilogy to a stirring close with stories from 1996-2020. All in all, the plays cover 75 years of history, through unforgettable storytelling, award-winning multimedia, and the voices of over 300 influential figures and musicians. Each show is a mind-blowing experience, and a perfect way to reach audiences of all generations.
 
To download or listen to episodes of Rick Miller's new BOOM-related podcast, please visit xingthegap.com. You'll find fabulous inter-generational conversations with extraordinary Canadians, and a game show!

 

Schedule

BOOM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
7:30 pm, THEATRE AQUARIUS, Hamilton, ON Hamilton, Ontario Canada

38 CAD See Full Schedule

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