These multimedia solo “rockumentaries” collectively bring to life the music, culture and events of the years 1945-2020 through Miller’s unique personal lens.

BOOM (Part 1, 1945-1969) looks at the Baby Boom generation through his mother’s coming-of-age story during the race to the moon and the birth of rock and roll.

BOOM X (Part 2, 1969-1995) shifts to Miller’s own GenX story, growing up surrounded by punk, disco, the Cold War, and Canada's identity crisis.

BOOM YZ (Part 3, 1996-2020) features stories from Miller’s daughter, the hopes and anxieties of young people today, and a playlist of songs from Lady Gaga to Leonard Cohen.

Each of these stand-alone shows features 100 voices in 100 minutes, with unforgettable storytelling, award-winning multimedia, and Miller’s trademark heart, humour and humanity. These are mind-blowing theatrical experiences, 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

Rick Miller's BOOM Trilogy

Audience reactions for BOOM, BOOM X, and BOOM YZ

Since 2015, these 3 solo shows have delighted audiences of all generations, in several languages and countries. Rick Miller has performed them over 700 times, reaching hundreds of thousands of theatre patrons. Here are short videos of how the BOOM Trilogy continues to impact audiences, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

BOOM (Part 1) audience reactions
BOOM X (Part 2) audience reactions
BOOM YZ (Part 3) audience reactions
 
To download or listen to episodes of Rick Miller's BOOM-related podcast, please visit xingthegap.com. You'll find fabulous inter-generational conversations with extraordinary Canadians, and a game show!

 

Schedule

BOOM

Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:00 pm, Arts On, Maple Ridge, BC Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada

38 CAD See Full Schedule

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