The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Lin-Manuel Miranda | Uh-O Canada
Feb 4, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award-winning talent behind Hamilton and Encanto, joins the conversation to share insights on his latest Broadway show, "All In: Comedy About Love." He reflects on the pressures of performing in Hamilton while weaving in humorous tales from his experiences in the theater world. The dialogue takes a playful turn as they tackle the chaos of recent political events, such as tariffs, contrasting them with the joy of theatrical storytelling and personal anecdotes that celebrate love and nostalgia.
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Birthday at Sardi's
- Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrated his 45th birthday with friends at Sardi's, a famed Broadway restaurant.
- This was a special place for him, reminiscent of his sister's high school graduation and a childhood memory of baked Alaska.
Sardi's Caricature
- Miranda has a caricature at Sardi's, drawn in his Hamilton costume.
- He recounts attending Sardi's caricature reveals where the likeness wasn't always flattering.
All In: A Comforting Play
- "All In" is a play based on Simon Rich's short stories, directed by Alex Timbers, and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Miranda describes it as comforting and funny, evoking the feeling of enjoying tomato soup and a grilled cheese.