Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson is a comedic historical rock musical with music and lyrics written by Michael Friedman and a book written by its director Alex Timbers.

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Broadway promotional poster
MusicMichael Friedman
LyricsMichael Friedman
BookAlex Timbers
Productions2008 Los Angeles
2010 Off-Broadway
2010 Broadway
Regional and international productions
AwardsOuter Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical

The show is about the founding of the Democratic Party. It redefines Andrew Jackson, America's seventh President, as an emo rock star and focuses on populism, the Indian Removal Act, and his relationship with his wife Rachel.

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