The Broadway musical “Hamilton†and the historian whose book inspired it are getting the National Constitution CenterÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Liberty Medal this fall. The award is bestowed for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Award organizers announced Monday that Ron Chernow and “Hamilton†will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an October event on PhiladelphiaÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Independence Mall. “Hamilton†is credited for bringing to life and spreading the story of the U.S. Constitution and Alexander Hamilton. He was a pivotal figure in drafting and promoting the governing document. Hamilton was also the first U.S. treasury secretary.

Jeremiah Fox, who plays Jim in ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes,’ practices a musical number at rehearsal for the Beloit Civic Theatre production.

Nick Stark, who plays Jackson, sings a solo during a rehearsal for ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes,’ while being backed up by keyboardist Adam Drefs, …

Jeremiah Fox, who plays Jim, and Lily Delacruz, who plays Prudie Cupp, practice a musical number for Beloit Civic TheatreÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ ‘Pump Boys and Din…

"Alice in Wonderland Jr." runs from Aug. 8-11 at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. More than 60 kids from Janesville and the surrounding areas will perform in the production.Ìý