Musicals often tell stories about history. Audience members can learn about the early days of the United States through Hamilton, about Tudor history from Six, and about the 1832 Paris Uprising in Les Miserables, just to name a few. However, these stories don’t always align with documented history, creating a public memory that may be questioned or contested – or a public memory that may cause us to question or contest documented history. At this Zoom event, we’ll explore how historical events are depicted in several musicals and discuss how theatre may be used to create public memory that may align with or contradict accepted documented history. In lieu of a catered dinner, a restaurant gift card will be provided.