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Lin-Manuel Miranda Birthdate
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, in 1980 to Puerto Rican parents. His father was a political consultant, and his mother was a clinical psychologist. He grew up in a diverse neighborhood in upper Manhattan. -
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Lin-Manuel's Elementary school life
Lin went to Hunter College Elementary School. Since he was in Kindergarten, he saw his school plays, and that was what started his curiosity. Each grade performed a musical, and by sixth grade, he helped write one. The final show, Four Plus Six, By Sixth Grade, included student-written segments and classics like Peter Pan and West Side Story. Lin played multiple roles, including Captain Hook and Conrad Birdie, sparking his passion for performing and storytelling. -
Starts Writing in High School
While attending Hunter College High School, Lin began writing plays and musical parodies. His early work shows a passion for storytelling, pop culture, and musical theater. “Then that became my identity in high school due to a student-run theater group. I no longer thought of school in semesters; I thought of it as: we do a play in the fall, we do a musical in the winter..." -
Wesleyan University
Lin enrolls at Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Connecticut known for its creative arts programs. He majors in theatre and immerses himself in student productions. In 1999, he writes the first version of In the Heights, which is staged by students during his sophomore year. -
In the Heights on Broadway
In the Heights opens on Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Usnavi and writes the music and lyrics. The show mixes hip-hop and Latin music to tell the story of a Latino neighborhood in New York. It gets great reviews and makes Lin famous for his creative style and cultural pride. -
Tony Awards Win for "In the Heights"
In the Heights wins 4 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Lin becomes known for fusing Latin music and hip-hop with traditional Broadway styles. -
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Writing Hamilton
After his White House performance in 2009, Lin spent over six years writing Hamilton. He worked hard to make every lyric reflect Alexander Hamilton’s intelligence and story, especially the song “My Shot,” which took him a full year to finish -
Performs at the White House
At a special poetry night hosted by President Obama, Lin-Manuel performs a rap about Alexander Hamilton. Nervous but excited, he plays Vice President Aaron Burr and asks the crowd to snap along. The performance surprises everyone and plants the first seed for Hamilton, which would later become a hit Broadway musical. -
Marries Vanessa Nadal
Lin-Manuel Miranda marries his high school friend, Vanessa Nadal, a lawyer and scientist. They had a fun wedding where Lin surprised her by performing a musical number with his groomsmen. -
Birth of First Son
Lin-Manuel Miranda and his wife, Vanessa Nadal, welcome their first child, a son named Sebastian. Lin often shares how being a father inspires his work and brings him joy. -
Receives MacArthur “Genius” Grant
Lin-Manuel Miranda is awarded the MacArthur Fellowship, often called the “Genius Grant.” It honors his creativity and influence in reshaping musical theater. -
Hamilton Broadway Opening
Hamilton opens on Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton. The show uses rap, RB, and different styles of music to tell the story of Hamilton’s life. The cast is very diverse, and the musical becomes a huge success. It has won many awards and changed musical theatre. -
Wins Pulitzer Prize for Hamilton
Hamilton wins the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show was praised for its smart writing and strong music. It showed how powerful stories can be when told with heart and style. This award made Lin-Manuel Miranda one of the most important writers in theater today. -
Tony Awards for Hamilton
Hamilton wins 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor for Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Best Score. It was praised for its music, acting, and powerful story. The show made a big impact on Broadway and became one of the most loved and celebrated musicals in history. -
Leaves Hamilton Cast
Lin performs as Hamilton for the final time on Broadway. He leaves the cast to focus on new creative projects but stays involved as producer. -
Writes Songs for Moana
Lin writes songs for Disney’s Moana, including the Oscar-nominated “How Far I’ll Go.” His work helped bring Polynesian culture to a global audience. -
Birth of Second Son, Francisco
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal welcome their second son, Francisco. Lin announced the news on Twitter and said, “He’s healthy sweet I’m sleepy.” -
Stars in Mary Poppins Returns
Lin stars as Jack, a cheerful lamplighter, in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns. It marks his first major live-action film role. -
Hamilton Film on Disney+
A filmed version of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton is released on Disney+. People all over the world could now watch the full musical from home. It brought the show to a wider audience and was praised for making theater more accessible during the pandemic. -
Encanto Released
Lin wrote songs for Disney’s Encanto, including the hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” The movie and music became a huge success around the world, earning him another Oscar nomination. -
10-Year Hamilton Reunion at the Tonys
The original Hamilton cast reunited for a special performance and awards presentations at the 78th Tony Awards, celebrating the show’s 10th anniversary.