Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Sameer Rao  Jan 15, 2019 3:39PM EST

Lin-Manuel Miranda Uses Puerto Rican 'Hamilton' Run to Support Recovery

Ticket sales will aid the Flamboyan Arts Fund’s mission to uplift the island’s arts institutions.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 28, 2018 4:06PM EDT

Mobb Deep Releases One Of Its Last Completed Songs

“Boom Goes the Cannon”—recorded before Prodigy’s death—arrives as part of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamildrops series.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 26, 2018 11:40AM EDT

Kennedy Center Honors Wayne Shorter, 'Hamilton' Creators

“This year’s slate of honorees represents the pinnacle of our nation’s originality, and the rich mosaic of diverse perspectives and art forms that has come to define who we are as a people.”
Cast of "Hamilton" in multicolored costumes stands and applauds behind Lin-Manuel Miranda in blue blazer and grey tie and black pants on brown stage
Sameer Rao  Jul 25, 2018 12:08PM EDT

'Hamilton' Could Hit a Movie Theater Near You

A recorded performance of the hit musical reportedly sparked a bidding war among Hollywood film studios. 
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Akiba Solomon  Jan 22, 2018 11:57AM EST

WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nas, Aloe Blacc and Dave East Rock 'I Wrote My Way Out'

The compelling clip for the “Hamilton Mixtape” track also features classic New York City street scenes and some really adorable kids.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 9, 2017 10:43AM EST

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pledges $2.5 Million for Hurricane Relief During Puerto Rico Visit

Also: He will return to his “Hamilton” role for a 2019 run of performances in Puerto Rico.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 23, 2017 2:19PM EDT

Shonda Rhimes, Lin-Manuel Miranda Awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars

The Shondaland and “Hamilton” creators will join Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and more in receiving stars in 2018.
Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the 12th Annual US-Ireland Alliance's Oscar Wilde Awards event at Bad Robot on February 23, 2017, in Santa Monica, California.
Yessenia Funes  Mar 7, 2017 11:29AM EST

LISTEN: Lin-Manuel Miranda Has a Playlist All About Climate Change

There’s a little Radiohead, Sean Paul and OutKast—and a lot of message-making.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 6, 2016 10:40AM EDT

Juanes, Andra Day to Perform at Univision Concert on U.S.-Mexico Border

Rise Up As One, conceived by the likes of Ava DuVernay and Lin-Manuel Miranda, is scheduled for October 15 on the Cross Border Xpress in San Diego.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 5, 2016 3:35PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda Team Up for Song to Benefit Pulse Massacre Victims

Proceeds from “Love Make the World Go Round” will go to the Hispanic Foundation’s Proyecto Somos Orlando.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jun 21, 2016 4:04PM EDT

Broadway's Stars Unite to Honor Pulse Shooting Victims

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald, B.D. Wong and more sing “What The World Needs Now,” to raise funds for LGBTQ advocacy.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 13, 2016 12:21PM EDT

'Hamilton,' Performers of Color Take Center Stage and Stand Against Hate at Tony Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda: “And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.”
Sameer Rao  May 17, 2016 2:59PM EDT

Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls Out Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric During Commencement Speech

Miranda delivered the keynote remarks at the University of Pennsylvania’s graduation ceremony on May 16.
Sameer Rao  May 3, 2016 11:22AM EDT

'Hamilton' Earns Record-Breaking 16 Tony Nominations

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical received nominations in every major category. 
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 25, 2016 10:16AM EDT

This Video Brilliantly Explains Why #PuertoRicoCrisis is Trending

“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and Lin-Manuel Miranda join forces to explain exactly what is happening in the U.S. territory.
Sameer Rao  Apr 21, 2016 1:25PM EDT

Nicki Minaj, Priyanka Chopra and Lin-Manuel Miranda On Time's '100 Most Influential' Covers

Gina Rodriguez, Ta-Nehisi Coates and many other notable people of color across disciplines also made this year’s list. 
Sameer Rao  Apr 19, 2016 4:20PM EDT

'Hamilton,' Police Shooting Database Net Pulitzer Prizes

This year marks the award program’s 100th anniversary. 
Sameer Rao  Feb 16, 2016 11:36AM EST

Kendrick Lamar Owned The Grammys Last Night

Kendrick may not have won “Album of the Year,” but who cares? Did you see that performance? 
Sameer Rao  Jan 28, 2016 2:04PM EST

'Hamilton' is Set to Tour the Nation

Will the hit Broadway musical come to a city near you?
June Jennings  Jan 6, 2016 6:15PM EST

Broadway Newbie Anthony Ramos Rips Up the Rules in 'Hamilton'

In the record-breaking musical ”Hamilton,” Anthony Ramos plays not one but two American colonial figures who happen to be White. Below, the Puerto Rican 24-year-old from Brooklyn explains how he came to co-star in the hottest show in decades.