Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Dreams

Season 45 Episode 5

Lin-Manuel Miranda worked for seven years to get In the Heights on Broadway.

Lin-Manuel Miranda worked for seven years to get his first musical, In the Heights, on Broadway. He shares his gratititude for the opportunity to both write a part for himself (Usnavi) and be able to perform it.

AIR DATE 11/10/17

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing "In The Heights"

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing "In The Heights"

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Dreams

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Dreams

Mandy Gonzalez and Chris Jackson Sing "When You're Home"

Mandy Gonzalez and Chris Jackson Sing "When You're Home"

"In the Heights" the Opening Number

"In the Heights" the Opening Number

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