Timeline: Lin Manuel Miranda

Jan 16, 1980

Birth

Lin Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City.

Jan 16, 1980

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.

1981

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

1998

Early schooling

Miranda attended Hunter College Elementary School and Hunter College High School

1999

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

2002

Post high school edu.

Miranda graduates from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies.

2004

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.

2005

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.

Period: 2005 to 2010

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.

2008

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 !

2008

A new start for a star

Lin-Manuel Miranda begins reading Ron Chernow's biography "Alexander Hamilton" during a vacation in Mexico.

2009

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."

Period: 2009 to 2012

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.

2010

Star

Lin-Manuel Miranda receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2013

Workshoping

Workshop and development of "Hamilton" begin at Vassar College and then at The Public Theater in New York City.

Aug 4, 2015

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

Sep 27, 2015

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.

2016

A Doctorate

Miranda receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.

2017

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.

2020

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.

2020

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.

2023