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

Audience reactions for BOOM, BOOM X, and BOOM YZ

Since 2015, Rick Miller's BOOM Trilogy has delighted audiences of all generations, in several languages and countries. The shows have been performed 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

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

38 CAD See Full Schedule

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