Instructor: Paul Laird

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Paul Laird is a professor emeritus of musicology who taught at the University of Kansas for 30 years. He has published widely on the American musical theater and taught dozens of Osher courses over the last three decades.

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"Hamilton" and the Last Two Decades on Broadway

"Hamilton" (2015) by Lin-Manuel Miranda is remarkable for its score, statement about race, appeal to people from both sides of the political spectrum, and its ability to tell us about history and how we perceive it. We'll explore "Hamilton" and discuss other recent Broadway shows, including "Wicked," "Come from Away" and "Dear Evan Hansen." Instructor Bio: Paul Laird is professor emeritus of musicology who taught at the University of Kansas for 30 years. He is has published widely on the American musical theater and taught dozens of Osher courses over the last three decades.
December 1-15, 2026, Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community In Person