News: Hamilton Relocates Puerto Rico Run

[ Written on December 22 2018 by Francesca ]

Less than three weeks before Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to the title role in Hamilton for the hit musical’s Puerto Rico residency, the production has announced a venue change due to security concerns: from theatre at the University of Puerto Rico, the show relocates to the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferrè. Because of the sudden change in venue, the Puerto Rico residency has pushed back its opening date from January 8th to January 11th. Additional shows will be scheduled to accommodate ticket holders who were affected by the venue change.

Miranda released a statement, available via PrimeraHora.

Estaba increíblemente emocionado de caminar por las tablas del escenario recién renovado de la UPR. Es el alma mater de mi padre, y ha trabajado duro durante más de un año para presentar el espectáculo allí. Estoy triste de que esto no suceda en esta gira, pero estoy agradecido de regresar a Bellas Artes, donde tuve una experiencia verdaderamente extraordinaria en ‘In the Heights’ en 2011.

Under the cut you can read the full The New York Times report.

News: The December Hamildrop is “One Last Time (44 Remix)” by Christopher Jackson Barack Obama and BeBe Winans

[ Written on December 21 2018 by Francesca ]

On December 20, Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped the last Hamildrop, ‘One Last Time (44 Remix)’, performed by Christopher Jackson with production from gospel great BeBe Winans and Alex Lacamoire. Mid-tune, former U.S. president Barack Obama reads a moving passage from George Washington’s farewell address that is featured in the play.
‘One Last Time (44 Remix)’ is available for download and streaming.

[EDIT] Added the screen captures of the Lin-Manuel’s bit in the recording session video.

Audio: Lin-Manuel Miranda sings Trip a Little Light Fantastic from Mary Poppins Returns

[ Written on November 26 2018 by Francesca ]

We are just a few weeks away from the release of Mary Poppins Returns. Now, the soundtrack, which Walt Disney Records will release on December 7, can pre-ordered here, but it’s not enough! Available online there are the first two songs: The Place Where Lost Things Go, performed by Emily Blunt, and Trip a Little Light Fantastic, performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out the two versions of Miranda songs on Youtube and the shorted version on Spotify as well.

And in Gallery you can find some new stills!

News: The November Hamildrop is “Cheering For Me Now” with John Kander

[ Written on November 20 2018 by ]

On November 20, Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped the penultimate Hamildrop, ‘Cheering For Me Now’, collaborating with his friend John Kander, Chicago and Cabaret composer. Miranda performs the song in character as Hamilton’s title Founding Father, backed by an orchestra conducted by Alex Lacamoire.
‘Cheering For Me Now’ is available for download and streaming.

Miranda starred in the music video too.
Check it below, while in Gallery you can find the screen captures.

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Lady Gaga on Actors on Actors

[ Written on November 18 2018 by ]

Lin-Manuel Miranda is gonna be in one episode of the show “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors” with Lady Gaga. Variety and PBS SoCal have announced the actor lineup and schedule for the ninth season; the first two episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on PBS SoCal on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. with episodes three and four set to premiere on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. All episodes will stream on pbssocal.org following their premieres.
Variety’s Actors on Actors issue will hit newsstands on Dec. 4 with clips appearing on variety.com starting at the beginning of December presented by Amazon Studios.
On November 17, Miranda and Lady Gaga recorded their conversation, check out the photos in our Gallery.