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Book

Lin-Manuel Miranda : the education of an artist

Call Number

  • 792.642 (CEN)

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Edition

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.

Publication Information

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025.

Physical Description

389 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

Summary

"An intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda's artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights found his unique voice through bold collaborations, redefining the world of musical theater. How did Lin-Manuel Miranda, the sweet, sensitive son of Puerto Rican parents from an immigrant neighborhood in Manhattan, rise to become the preeminent musical storyteller of the 21st century? Lin-Manuel Miranda : The Education of an Artist is his incredible story as never told before, tracing Miranda's path from an often isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for his Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights; a global chart-topping sensation for his songs in Disney's Moana and Encanto; and the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Genius Grant. Miranda's journey is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and cultural synthesis. He was not a musical prodigy, but an insatiable drive to create art and learn from those around him propelled him to fuse his Latino heritage with pop, hip-hop, and the musical styles of Broadway. His was a new way of telling American stories, and of speaking to new audiences. Drawing on interviews with Miranda's family, friends, and mentors--and many conversations with Miranda himself--Daniel Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda as an artist, from his early musicals in high school and college to the creation of his Broadway and Hollywood triumphs. With full access to Miranda's inner circle, this behind-the-scenes origin story is sure to captivate his legions of fans and beyond." --

Notes

"Portions of chapter 21 were first published in "The Mixed Reception of the Hamilton Premiere in Puerto Rico," The Atlantic, January 18, 2019."--Title page verso.

Contents

  • Prologue
  • The top of the world
  • Brick prison
  • Dream show
  • La casa
  • Basket case
  • The drama book shop
  • Voltron
  • The O'Neill
  • Off Broadway
  • Broadway
  • The White House
  • Working
  • Bring it on
  • American songbook
  • Non-stop
  • The room where it happens
  • The public theater
  • Opening nights
  • Say goodbye
  • Film school
  • Tick, tick
  • Boom
  • Epilogue.

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