Hamilton
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Missouri History Today July 16, 1911: Ginger Rogers is born in Independence.
The American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers is perhaps best known for partnering with famed dapper dancer, Fred Astaire.
It’s often said Rogers was a better dancer than Astaire, given that she was the one going backwards and wearing heels!
The duo starred in 10 films together, including 1933’s “Flying Down To Rio,” 1934’s “The Gay Divorcee,” and 1935’s “Top Hat.”
Rogers is also widely known for her 1940 film “Kitty Foyle.”
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