# **Rick Miller Returns to Grand Theatre with Explosive Multimedia Show: *BOOM X*** ![Rick Miller on stage during a performance of BOOM X. Photo by Craig Francis.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/2023-02/boomx-img-7780-photo-credit-Craig-Francis.jpg?h=0ecb756b&itok=o9BzBjVa) **Grand audiences to experience humour, humanity, and a lot of voices** Written, Directed, and Performed by Rick Miller On the Spriet Stage February 7 - 25, 2023 Opening Night: February 10, 2023 **February 2, 2023 – London ON** – Following his smash-hit performance of ***BOOM i*n 2015**, award-winning, multi-talented **Rick Miller** returns to the Grand Theatre with his highly-anticipated sequel production: ***BOOM X***. Miller takes on the roles of writer, director, and performer in this international hit show, which utilizes a variety of dynamic, multimedia elements to bring the music, politics, and culture of **Generation X** to life. ***BOOM X*** plays on the **Spriet Stage** from **February 7th through 25th, 2023** and **tickets start at $35.** “After dazzling audiences in 2015, we are ‘stoked’ to welcome Rick Miller back to the Grand for his vibrant tour-de-force: *BOOM X*,” exclaims Grand Theatre Artistic Director, **Dennis Garnhum**. “Rick is a one-of-a-kind performer in our country – a true master of entertainment. I have no doubt that his sequel performance, packed with impressions, state-of-the-art technology, and iconic music, will be an instant hit with Gen X and audiences of all ages!” *BOOM X* comes from the mind behind ***MacHomer*** and ***Bigger Than Jesus*** and is the central piece to the *BOOM* trilogy, which chronicles 75 years of history on stage. Picking up where *BOOM*, the first show of the trilogy, left off—at Woodstock in 1969—*BOOM X* tackles the music, culture, and politics of Generation X. Surrounded by award-winning multimedia, over the course of **100 minutes**, Rick Miller plays over **100 voices** —musicians, celebrities, politicians—in his own story of growing up and trying to navigate the tangled legacy of the Baby Boom. “If *BOOM* was the story of my parents’ generation, then *BOOM X* is the story of my own generation: Generation X,” remarks Miller. “It is a personal story of someone who grew up in a blinkered society in the 1970’s and ‘80s, in a middle class, white bread, sexist, racist, homophobic world, trying to understand what role I can play and how I can make it better. It’s funny, moving, but ultimately touches on our shared humanity.” Rick Miller is a Toronto-based **Dora and Gemini** award-winning writer/director/performer/musician/educator and host of the ***Xing The Gap*** podcast. He is the founder and creative director of **WYRD Productions**, and co-creative director of **Kidoons.** Miller’s worked in **five languages** on **five continents**, and **Entertainment Weekly** called him “one of the **100 most creative people alive today**”. While *BOOM X* focuses on the shared experiences of Generation X, Miller has designed the show (and the trilogy) to ultimately **break down intergenerational barriers**, and bring audiences together. Yet, the comedic artist still speaks fondly of his designated generation, noting: "But we so-called slackers have picked up the pieces of our childhood and turned them into some of the biggest achievements the world has ever seen! We weren’t born with the internet, we invented the internet! We came from broken families, but we redefined families! We grew up with sexism, racism and homophobia, and we conquered sexism, racism and homophobia! Ok, that’s a lie." ***BOOM X*** is on the **Spriet Stage** from **February 7th through 25th, 2023.** Tickets begin **at $35** and are available at [www.grandtheatre.com](https://www.grandtheatre.com), by phone at 519-672-8800, or at the Box Office, 471 Richmond Street. The Grand Theatre gratefully acknowledges the continued support of the 2022/23 returning Season Sponsor **BMO Financial Group** and *BOOM X* Title Sponsor, **Ahria Consulting.** To learn more about ***BOOM X****,* please visit: [grandtheatre.com/event/boom-x](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/boom-x). Additional facts, photos, and updates can also be found by following @thegrandlondon and #GrandGoesBOOM on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandLondon), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thegrandlondon), and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thegrandlondon/?hl=en). The Grand Theatre wishes to acknowledge and honour the original stewards of the land on which our Theatre stands. Gratitude and recognition are extended to the Attawandaron (also known as Neutral), Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapewak peoples for preserving this land where we gather and create art. ## About the Grand Theatre – World Curious. London Proud. In the heart of downtown London, Ontario lies one of Canada’s oldest regional theatres and a leading cultural hub of today: the Grand Theatre. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum and Executive Director Evan Klassen, the Grand proudly presents diverse, relevant, and original stories from around the globe – and around the corner – on its two stages. The not-for-profit theatre is committed to developing, producing, and premiering original stories through its COMPASS New Play Development program. Further, it is an ardent supporter of educational programming, as demonstrated through initiatives like the High School Project and Subsidized Student Matinees. For more information, visit: grandtheatre.com. Follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandLondon), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thegrandlondon), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thegrandlondon/?hl=en), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGrandTheatre), and[ LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-grand-theatre/). **For more information please contact:** Caitlin Core, Communications Manager ccore \[at\] grandtheatre.com (ccore\[at\]grandtheatre\[dot\]com) 519-672-9030 ext. 266 ## MEDIA CALL **When:** Tuesday, February 7th at 1:00 p.m. (Cameras, please arrive at 12:30 p.m. to set up) **Where:** Spriet Stage, Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, London, Ontario **What:** *BOOM X* photo, video, and interview opportunities for media ## THE CAST Rick Miller ## THE CREATIVE TEAM Writer/Director/Performer – Rick Miller Executive Producer - Jeff Lord Dramaturg/Stage Manager – Craig Francis Technical Director – Aidan Ware Production Manager – Rick Miller Video & Projection Co-Designer – Nicolas Dostie Video & Projection Co-Designer – Irina Litvinenko Lighting Designer – Bruno Matte Costume & Props Designer – Virginie Leclerc Set & Sound Designer/Composer – Rick Miller Additional Music Production – Creighton Doane