As a director, he has always made a conscious decision to cast actors from various cultural and racial backgrounds. In his theatrical work, Miranda foregrounds his multi-cultural upbringing and Latino identity. Source: Wikimedia Commons Attribution: Steve Jurvetson License: CC BY 2.0
Image 4.2: Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of Hamilton. Miranda was gifted musically and academically, attending the highly competitive primary and secondary schools at Hunter College before enrolling at Wesleyan University. His musical preferences-Miranda grew up listening to salsa and American musicals (such as West Side Story)-reflected both an early interest in his musical heritage and a fascination with the stage. As the child of parents of Puerto Rican descent, he grew up in a largely Latino neighborhood in Inwood, New York City, regularly visiting family in Puerto Rico. Much of Miranda’s work is influenced by his origins. Miranda is one of the biggest musical theater celebrities of his generation, having won multiple Emmys, Grammys, and Tony Awards for his music, lyrics, and performances. 1980), who, in addition to premiering the title role, wrote the music and lyrics. Hamilton is the singular creation of the actor, writer, and musician Lin-Manuel Miranda (b.
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