

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Oct 28, 2020
Award-winning playwright and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda joins Questlove Supreme to discuss his journey from Wesleyan University to creating the hit musicals In The Heights and Hamilton. They talk about the influence of Rent on musical theatre, the connection between hip hop and Broadway, and the process of adapting stage musicals to film. They also explore the importance of taking on projects to learn and avoiding regret. Additionally, they touch on the significance of expressing opinions and the pressure faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introducing Lin Manuel Miranda
02:04 • 15min
Accidents and Infidelity
16:57 • 15min
Reflections on Broadway and the Influence of 'Rent'
32:25 • 7min
Hip Hop and Broadway: The Success of Hamilton
39:52 • 9min
Early Days and Struggles
48:54 • 4min
The Timeline of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Career
53:16 • 30min
Film Adaptations of Stage Musicals
01:23:34 • 5min
Sponsorship for DashPass and Discussion about A24 Movie Podcast
01:28:38 • 2min
Influence of 'New York, New York' on Michael Jackson and 'Bad'
01:30:27 • 5min
Taking on Projects to Learn and Avoid Regret
01:35:14 • 29min
The Importance of Listening and Expressing Opinions
02:04:10 • 9min
Closing Segment with Gratitude and Sponsor Ads
02:13:09 • 3min