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Birth
Lin Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City. -
Childhood
He grew up with both to parents of Puerto Rican origin and grew up in a Hispanic neighborhood in northern Manhattan. They were the 1st people who encouraged his interest in the arts from a young age. They exposed him to music, theater, and culture, which fueled his passion for the performing arts. -
Family life
Wife: Vanessa Nadal is a lawyer and scientist.
Children: Their first son, Sebastian Miranda, was born in 2014, and their second son, Francisco Miranda, was born in 2018.
Parents: Miranda's parents are Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda. His father, Luis, is a political consultant and a former advisor to New York City Mayor. His mother, Luz, has a background in psychology and healthcare.
Sibling: one older sister, Luz, who is the Chief Financial Officer -
Early schooling
Miranda attended Hunter College Elementary School and Hunter College High School -
In the Heights- in drafting
Lin wrote the first draft of what would become his hit musical, "In the Heights." In his freshman year of college -
Post high school edu.
Miranda graduates from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies. -
In the Heights
Lin-Manuel Miranda performs a rough version of his first musical, "In the Heights," at the National Music Theater Conference in Connecticut. -
A teacher ?
Like many writers, Lin-Manuel was an English teacher before breaking into the theatre scene. In addition to teaching, he wrote restaurant reviews for Manhattan Times. -
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Economic Downturn
The economic recession of the late 2000s had a broad impact on the arts and entertainment industry. Despite this challenging economic climate, "In the Heights" and later "Hamilton" found success, demonstrating the resilience of the theater and the appeal of Miranda's work. -
Broadway for the 1st time
In the Heights" moves to Broadway and wins the Tony Award for Best Musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda receives the Tony Award for Best Original Score. The SAME YEAR ! -
A new start for a star
Lin-Manuel Miranda begins reading Ron Chernow's biography "Alexander Hamilton" during a vacation in Mexico. -
Performance at the White House
Miranda is invited to perform at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word. Instead of performing a song from his then-successful musical "In the Heights," he chooses to perform the opening number from what would become "Hamilton." -
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Hamilton's begining
Miranda continues to develop the idea of creating a hip-hop musical based on Alexander Hamilton's life and the American Revolution. Miranda performs a song from "Hamilton" at the White House's Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word for the second time. -
Star
Lin-Manuel Miranda receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. -
Workshoping
Workshop and development of "Hamilton" begin at Vassar College and then at The Public Theater in New York City. -
Premiere for Hamilton
Miranda's musical "Hamilton" premieres on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. It quickly becomes a cultural phenomenon, winning numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and multiple Tony Awards -
Another award !!
Lin-Manuel Miranda received a MacArthur Fellowship (commonly known as a "genius grant") for his work as a writer, composer and performer for stage musicals. -
A Doctorate
Miranda receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. -
Puerto Rico and Hurricane Maria
Miranda has been actively involved in raising awareness and funds for Puerto Rico, particularly after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017. His advocacy for Puerto Rican recovery and his production of "Hamilton" in Puerto Rico were significant moments in his career. -
Covid - 19
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the performing arts, with theaters closing and productions being postponed or canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda was involved in efforts to support the theater community during this challenging period. -
Other facts
Miranda has won a Pulitzer Prize, five Grammys, three Tony Awards, two Emmys, and two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.
He worked on Encanto, Moana, ,Vivo, and Mary Poppins returns. -
sources
https://www.britannica.com/facts/Lin-Manuel-Miranda
https://macleans.ca/culture/lin-manuel-miranda-your-stories-are-essential/
https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-lin-manuel-miranda-111408917/
https://people.com/parents/lin-manuel-miranda-passed-down-love-for-music-to-his-sons/
https://newyorklifestylesmagazine.com/articles/2016/05/linmanuel.html
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-macarthur-genius-grants-2015-lin-manuel-miranda-