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The Man Who First Brought Us Hamilton — Ron Chernow On Serving As Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Right Hand Man”

From the archives: this article was originally published on January 12, 2022 Before Miranda wrote the show, Chernow wrote the best-selling biography on the once-forgotten Founding Father. How involved was Chernow in the making of the musical? What does he think of Hamilton as hip-hop? And what would Hamilton, himself, think? The story has already […]

Digital Ticket Lottery Announced for KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway releases details about the digital ticket lottery for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. A limited number of tickets will be available at $31 each. KIMBERLY AKIMBO will launch the National Tour with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts September 22 – October 5 as part of the DCPA’s 2024/25 Broadway subscription season. […]

Creating a Musical

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the most award-winning production of the 2023 season, is a musical about growing up and growing old – in no particular order. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated […]

A Dynamic Duo: KIMBERLY AKIMBO’s Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire

Kimberly Akimbo is one of those magical musicals that makes you wonder, “how did they pull that off?” An intimate, smart, deeply human musical that arrived on Broadway without a big star or a recognizable title, it nevertheless became the talk of the town by winning over audiences and critics alike and by making them […]

“History Has Its Eyes on You” Behind the References in Hamilton

In addition to the well-known cast of principle characters featured in Hamilton there are dozens of references to other historical figures. Here is a closer look at these individuals in order of reference: Sam Adams Referenced in: “Aaron Burr, Sir” Line: “I’m John Laurens in the place to be! Two pints o’ Sam Adams, but […]

Listen to the Harmony of the Taiko and Erhu Instruments During Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

Worldwide cultures and regions celebrate music in different ways. Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, with award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, will showcase unique instruments playing songs to live clips from the cult classic cartoon at the Buell Theatre on September 10 & December 2.  Avatar: The Last Airbender tells the story of a world divided […]

5 Anagrams to Test Your Skills

Denver will host the national touring premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, playing the Buell Theatre September 22-October 5, 2024. Cast members in the Tony-winning musical tackle making many words from one, showcased in the song “Anagram.” Enjoy a video of the original cast music video of “Anagram” before testing your skills. And remember, you can only […]

Full Casting Announced for the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Full Casting Announced for the National Tour of the 2023 Tony Award-Winning BEST MUSICAL KIMBERLY AKIMBO Book & Lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Tony Award-Winner Jeanine Tesori Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire Choreographed by Danny Mefford Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone The producers of KIMBERLY AKIMBO […]