The Best Idea Yet 🎠Hamilton: From Founding Father To Broadway Star | 38
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Jul 1, 2025 Lin-Manuel Miranda's obsession with Alexander Hamilton began as a vacation read, turning into a groundbreaking musical that redefined Broadway. The podcast dives into Hamilton's cultural impact, the unique casting choices, and the pivotal White House performance that launched it into the spotlight. It discusses how the pandemic altered Broadway and the strategic Disney+ release brought the show to new audiences. Listeners will enjoy intriguing anecdotes about the founding fathers and the evolution of the production from stage to screen.
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Lin's Vacation Inspires Hamilton
- Lin-Manuel Miranda read an 800-page biography of Alexander Hamilton on vacation, sparking his obsession to create a musical.
- He saw Hamilton as a Caribbean immigrant rising from poverty, inspiring the hip-hop musical concept.
White House Rap Debut
- Lin-Manuel Miranda performed a rap about Alexander Hamilton at the White House Poetry Night in 2009.
- The performance gained immediate acclaim, changing his view on the potential of Hamilton as a musical.
Creativity Needs Deadlines
- Set ambitious goals and deadlines to sustain creative momentum.
- Creativity thrives on constraints and benchmarks, as Lin did with the Hamilton mixtape preparation.
