Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs at the White House Poetry Jam: (8 of 8)

As a writer and star of Broadway's musical 'Highland', Lynn Manuel Miranda played "Hamilton Mixing Tape" on May 12, 2009, in the poetry, music and colloquialism of the White House. With Alex racquet

On May 12, 2009, Lin Manuel Miranda appeared at the White House Poetry Competition and boldly announced to the audience (including President Obama) to launch a new project on the person who embodied hip-hop music. . When they inevitably laughed at his concept, he also was nervous to the audience and said, "You laughed." A recorded 60 minutes episode and drama, an 8 year old newcomer enthusiastic about performance and songs, fast forward near 7 years to family living room will soon be six years old and full of enthusiasm for the next kindergarten year Let 's share the work of Charlie Rose and Miranda, including editing the musical of Broadway.

In November 2009, the White House uploaded the video "The Hamilton Mixtape" to playwright and composer Lin - Manuel Miranda. In the video, Miranda announced to President Obama that he will be spoken using hip hop to talk about the founder Alexander Hamilton. The room raised a strange laugh. Hip hop and the history of the 18th century? How do these seemingly different worlds gather? Almost eight years later, Lynn Manuel's "Hamilton: American Musical" blew away all of us. This show is a cultural phenomenon where historical enthusiasts, music fans, politicians gather. Through its innovative storytelling and deliberately diverse actors, the show reorganizes America's history into a powerful lesson that resonates with the current challenges of society.

In April 2009, writer, composer, and performer Lin Manuel Miranda received a call from the White House. The new President and First Lady organize a night of live performances centering on "American Experience" and invite Miranda to participate. Miranda, 29 years old, played a leading role in the Broadway musical "Highland" last year, where he was a composer and songwriter. This show is held in Washington Heights, combining salsa and merengue's dance with rap and hip-hop music, blending it with traditional Broadway recital. "Highland" won four Tony awards including Best Music Award and Best Original Music Award, Miranda accepted the latter passionate lap citing "George and Sunday in the Park". / Look, I'm wearing a hat! / I will never hat! / That is a Latino hat! "Then he pulled out the flag of Puerto Rico from his tuxedo pocket.