Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16th, 1980 and is currently 45 years old. Lin-Manuel Miranda was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Miranda attended Wesleyan University where he received a B.A.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American singer, songwriter, composer, lyricist, playwriter, and actor. He is famously known for creating and starring in the musical
Hamilton. Miranda is also popularly known for his other Broadway shows and films. He also helped write the songs for Disney movies
Encanto and
Moana and in 2021 he directed his first movie,
Tick, Tick…Boom!. Miranda has won many awards including three Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, MacArthur Fellowship and an Emmy Award.
Miranda’s book
Hamilton provides all the information you might want to know about the creation of Hamilton the musical. The book is a deep dive into all the aspects of the show including how Miranda came up with the idea, his background, how he started looking for producers, the writing process to fun facts about the main actors.
The book also explores the stage creation, setting, the costume ad how the play has improved over time. What makes the book unique is the deeper insights that go beyond the typical content found in interviews. Most behind the scenes book often repeat what’s already shared in interviews but Miranda’s books stand out as it only offers fresh and in-depth information.
At only 280 pages, the book feels much larger thanks to the much detail added. Its recommended to have the music play in the background as you read through the lyrics. In addition, Miranda also discusses about his musical choices, explains the melodies, instruments, and the sounds used throughout the show.
Hamilton isn’t just a musical but also a cultural revolution. Its ability to reach a wide range of audiences is quite remarkable given its blend of musical styles such as hip-hop, rap, and R&B. For most people, this is a genre they don’t often engage with but
Hamilton has managed to connect with them and with diverse audiences across the world.
Overall,
Hamilton book is a must read for fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his musical. It gives a better understanding of the music, provides behind the scenes stories, and some personal notes from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Readers will appreciate the unique perspective and the detailed examination of the show’s creation.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Awards & Accolades
Miranda's books have won multiple awards, Hamilton: The Revolution won the Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction, in 2016 as well as the Audie Award - Audiobook of the Year in 2017.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lists & Other Mentions
- Hamilton: The Revolution was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2016.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda: F.A.Q
When was Lin-Manuel Miranda Born? How old is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16th, 1980. Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently 45 years old.
Where was Lin-Manuel Miranda Born?
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA and is American.
What book awards has Lin-Manuel Miranda won?
What was the first book Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote?
The first book written by Lin-Manuel Miranda was In the Heights, published in 2013.
What was the most recent book Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote?
His most recently released work was In the Heights: Finding Home on June 22nd, 2021.
Will there be any more books by Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Lin-Manuel Miranda does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Lin-Manuel Miranda written?
Lin-Manuel Miranda has written 23 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 8 books in the Hamilton Music Books, 10 books in the Moana Music Books, 1 book in the Vocal Selections Series.
When was Lin-Manuel Miranda named a MacArthur Fellow?
Miranda was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2015 for expanding musical theater conventions with a pop culture sensibility and musical styles and voices that reflect the diverse cultural landscape of urban life in the United States.