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Explore the Art of Parody in “Spamilton”

Pop CultureArts Alive Blog

Photo by Craig Schwartz

The Broadway sensation Hamilton has inspired a parody by a writer who has decades of experience doing such things.

Gerard Alessandrini’s Spamilton is running through January 7 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Alessandrini talked with KUSC’s Alan Chapman about the art of parody, the glories of Hamilton, and musical theatre in general.

Hit play below to listen to our extended Arts Alive feature on Spamilton.

Explore the Art of Parody in “Spamilton”
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Alan Chapman
Published on 10.01.2018

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