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A Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and actor, Lin-Manuel is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Hamilton and In the Heights, and the recipient of the 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award and 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. He has been an active supporter of relief efforts in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria. He lives with his family in NYC.


Theatre credits: In The Heights (2008); West Side Story – Broadway Revival (2009); Working (2012); Bring it On The Musical (2012); Merrily We Roll Along (2012); 21 Chump Street (2014); Tick, Tick… BOOM! (2014); Hamilton (2015); Camelot (2019); Freestyle Love Supreme (2019)
Television credits: The Sopranos (2007); Sesame Street (2009); House (2009); How I Met Your Mother (2009); The Electric Company (2010); Submissions Only (2010); Modern Family (2011); Smash (2013); Do Not Harm (2013); Freestyle Love Supreme (2014); Inside Amy Schumer (2016); Difficult People (2016); Saturday Night Live (2016); Drunk History (2016); Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017); DuckTales (2017); BoJack Horseman (2017); Bartlett Series (2018); Nina’s World (2018); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2019); Fosse/Verdon (2019); His Dark Materials (2019)
Film Credits: Sex & The City (2008); The Polar Bears (2012); The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012); 200 Cartas (2013); Moana (2016); Speech & Debate (2017); Mary Poppins Returns (2018); Siempre, Luis (2020); We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020); In The Heights (2021)
Music Credits: A Deeper Shade of Red/BTW Write Back (2007); In The Heights, Original Broadway Cast Recording (2008); West Side Story, 2009 Broadway Revival, Spanish Translations (2009); Merrily We Roll Along, New York Cast Recording (2012); Bring It On The Musical, Original Broadway Cast Recording (2012); 21 Chump Street, The Musical (2014); Hamilton, Original Broadway Cast Recording (2015); Love Make The World Go Round – Benefit Single with Jennifer Lopez (2016); Moana, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2016); The Hamilton Mixtape (2016); The Hamilton Instrumentals (2017); Almost Like Praying – Relief Single for Puerto Rico (2017); Hamildrops (2017); Mary Poppins Returns, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2018)
Book Credits: Hamilton: The Revolution (2016); Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You (2018)
Audiobook Credits: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (2009); Aristotle and Dante Discover the Mysteries of the Universe (2013); Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You (2018).

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Lin-Manuel Miranda STAGE CREDITS

[Motion Picture]
2020 Motion Picture, 2020
Piragüero

[US Tour]
Third National Tour, 2019
Alexander Hamilton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Alexander Hamilton

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Alexander Hamilton

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Charley Kringas

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Usnavi

Usnavi [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Usnavi

Usnavi

Lin-Manuel Miranda Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Additional Songs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Producer
 
[West End, 2017]
Additional Contributions
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Book, Music, Lyrics, Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Adaptation

Writing

Additional Lyrics
Composer
Lyricist
Book, Music, Lyrics
Composer
Conceiver
Lyricist

Lin-Manuel Miranda Movies

The Odd Life of Timothy Green
[ 2012 ] Reggie
Looking for Maria Sanchez
[ 2013 ] Raul
Moana
[ 2016 ] original songs by
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ] Genie
Mary Poppins Returns
[ 2018 ] Jack
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Alexander Hamilton
In the Heights
[ 2021 ] Piragüero
Vivo
[ 2021 ] Vivo
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] director
Encanto
[ 2021 ] original songs by
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
[ 2022 ] Doctor
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
[ 2022 ] producer
The Little Mermaid
[ 2023 ] producer

Lin-Manuel Miranda TV Shows

BoJack Horseman
Crackerjack Sugarman
DuckTales
Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, Gizmoduck, Sheriff Marshall Cabrera
His Dark Materials
Lee Scoresby
House
Juan 'Alvie' Alvarez

Lin-Manuel Miranda Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding New Score

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Olivier Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Achievement In Music

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Score

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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

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Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

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The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Obie Awards - 2007 - Music and lyrics

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Richard Rodgers Award - 2007 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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Theatre World Awards - 2007 - Performance

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Videos

Lin-Manuel Miranda News


Video: Luis A. Miranda Jr. Brought Puerto Rican Family to Tony Awards for Lin-Manuel Miranda


Luis A. Miranda Jr. stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday to discuss his new book, Relentless. In the interview, Miranda talked about his family's experience of attending the Tony Awards in 2008, when his son, Lin-Manuel Miranda, was nominated for several awards for his musical In the Heights. Watch the interview!

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A


Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!

Kristin Chenoweth, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced for Tilles Center 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting line-up for the 2024/25 season at TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. From Steve Martin & Martin Short to Misty Copeland, Broadway tours to orchestral performances, there's something for everyone.

Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family, Filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, And More


Join Jazz Power Initiative as they celebrate two decades of arts education with their Jazz Power Celebration20. The event honors The Miranda Family, award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, and TD Bank for their significant contributions.

Principal Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny


Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, Alysia Velez, Nancy Ticotin, Miguel Gil, Martín Solá, Karmine Alers, Darilyn Castillo and Marlene Fernandez will star in the Muny premiere of In the Heights, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN


The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 9, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 9, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda Discuss the Impact of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN


Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father Luis Miranda stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Luis' new book, Relentless. During the interview, Fallon asked Luis about musicals, specifically highlighting The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which Luis mentions in his book. Watch the interview now!

New Cast Set for HAMILTON in London's West End


New casting has been announced for the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON. The new cast will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on Monday 17 June 2024 where tickets are currently booking to 29 March 2025.

BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season


The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED Comes to the Lucille Lortel Theatre


The Lucille Lortel Theatre will present Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant unplugged, a one-night-only concert on May 30.

Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals


Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.

Video: HAMILTON Singapore Cast Take Their First Bows and More!


Global hit 'Hamilton,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda, marks the last stop of its first international tour at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Featuring a formidable cast picked from various “Hamilton” productions worldwide, it runs until June 9, 2024, with the best seats still available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon


New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Will Lead TICK, TICK…BOOM! at The Cape Playhouse


The Cape Playhouse will kick off their 97th summer season in June with the musical tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. Directed by recently-appointed Artistic Director Eric Rosen in his inaugural season, tick tick…Boom! will feature Broadway stars Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado.

IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to the Sydney Opera House in July


Lights up! Discover Washington Heights at the Sydney Opera House when Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ground-breaking debut musical In the Heights arrives for a strictly limited six-week season from 20 July to 25 August. 

Listen: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Cast Album is Now Available Digitally


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY® Award winners and Tony Award® nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells has been released digitally on Friday, May 3. Listen to the album here!

O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down


Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Lin-Manuel Miranda FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lin-Manuel Miranda been in?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Lin-Manuel Miranda been in?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lin-Manuel Miranda been nominated for?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Achievement In Music at the Olivier Awards for "Hamilton," Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Hamilton," and Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Hamilton." He has also been nominated for various awards for his work on "Hamilton," such as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. Additionally, Miranda has received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on "Hamilton." Other nominations include Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for "Hamilton," Outstanding Lyrics for "Bring It On: The Musical," and Music and Lyrics at the Obie Awards for "In the Heights." Miranda has also been recognized with awards like the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at the Richard Rodgers Award and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for his work on "In the Heights."

What awards has Lin-Manuel Miranda won?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has won several awards, including Outstanding Achievement In Music at the Olivier Awards for "Hamilton," Best Book of a Musical and Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Hamilton," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Hamilton," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Hamilton," Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Hamilton," Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hamilton," Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for "Hamilton," Music and lyrics at the Obie Awards for "In the Heights," Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at the Richard Rodgers Award, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "In the Heights."

How many shows has Lin-Manuel Miranda written?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has written 4 shows including In the Heights (Composer), Bring It On: The Musical (Composer), Hamilton (Book, Music, Lyrics), New York, New York (Additional Lyrics).

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