The complete list of @Lin_Manuel work.
He is super busy so this will be a long thread.
Please tell me if I miss something.
I hope this helps everyone discover some great pieces of Lin's work 😊
He is super busy so this will be a long thread.
Please tell me if I miss something.
I hope this helps everyone discover some great pieces of Lin's work 😊
Free Style Love Supreme (2003-)
What is it?
Freestyle Love Supreme is an improv hip-hop comedy troupe started by Lin, Anthony Veneziale and Tommy Kail. It has had a long life playing clubs and comedy festivals all around the world and spawned a TV show in 2014.
What is it?
Freestyle Love Supreme is an improv hip-hop comedy troupe started by Lin, Anthony Veneziale and Tommy Kail. It has had a long life playing clubs and comedy festivals all around the world and spawned a TV show in 2014.
How do I find it? The TV series is available for streaming if you have a Seeso subscription and can be purchased from iTunes/Amazon if you have US accounts.
In The Heights (2000, 2007, 2008, 2010)
What is it?
In the Heights is a musical originally conceived, written and directed by Lin while a college sophomore. It was eventually developed into an Broadway show.
What is it?
In the Heights is a musical originally conceived, written and directed by Lin while a college sophomore. It was eventually developed into an Broadway show.
When was it on? Off-Broadway at the now defunct 37 Arts in 2007, on Broadway from 2008 to 2011. It had a US touring production from 2009 to 2011 and numerous authorized international productions since.
What did Lin do in it?
He wrote the music and lyrics. He also starred as Usnavi in the entire off-Broadway production, the first year of the Broadway production and for the LA and Puerto Rico stops of the touring production.
He wrote the music and lyrics. He also starred as Usnavi in the entire off-Broadway production, the first year of the Broadway production and for the LA and Puerto Rico stops of the touring production.
How do I find it?
You can purchase the cast album wherever you buy music. It is also available on Spotify and Apple Music. If you want to see a production, there are plenty of regional/local productions running in the US, including the first authorized all-Spanish version in DC.
You can purchase the cast album wherever you buy music. It is also available on Spotify and Apple Music. If you want to see a production, there are plenty of regional/local productions running in the US, including the first authorized all-Spanish version in DC.
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams (2008)
What is it? Chasing Broadway Dreams is a fantastic documentary by PBS on the making of In the Heights. Handily it also contains performance excerpts from the show.
How do I find it?
Here:
What is it? Chasing Broadway Dreams is a fantastic documentary by PBS on the making of In the Heights. Handily it also contains performance excerpts from the show.
How do I find it?
Here:
Working (2008)
What is it?Musical with a book by Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz and music by a small group of composers that originally ran on Broadway in 1978. In the late 00s Schwartz put together a new version (known as the 2012 revised version)
What is it?Musical with a book by Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz and music by a small group of composers that originally ran on Broadway in 1978. In the late 00s Schwartz put together a new version (known as the 2012 revised version)
How do I find it?You can go here to see Lin talk about writing the songs
keepingupwithlinmanuel.tumblr.com/post/159564609…
There are some videos floating around Youtube from regional/local productions. The London production produced a cast recording which includes Lin’s new songs
amazon.com/Working-Musica…
keepingupwithlinmanuel.tumblr.com/post/159564609…
There are some videos floating around Youtube from regional/local productions. The London production produced a cast recording which includes Lin’s new songs
amazon.com/Working-Musica…
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (with Karen Olivo) (2008)
What is it? A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Diaz about a nerdy Dominican boy growing up in NewJersey
What did Lin do in it?
He read the UK version of the audiobook with Karen Olivo.
What is it? A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Diaz about a nerdy Dominican boy growing up in NewJersey
What did Lin do in it?
He read the UK version of the audiobook with Karen Olivo.
How do I find it? Amazon: amazon.com/Brief-Wondrous…
Audiobook. com: audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/brie…
and an excerpt here: m.soundcloud.com/penguin-audio/…
Audiobook. com: audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/brie…
and an excerpt here: m.soundcloud.com/penguin-audio/…
West Side Story (2009)
What is it? The classic 1957 musical by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins, recently revived by the surviving members of the original creative team (Sondheim and Laurents).
When was it on? The Broadway revival 2009-2011
What is it? The classic 1957 musical by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins, recently revived by the surviving members of the original creative team (Sondheim and Laurents).
When was it on? The Broadway revival 2009-2011
What did Lin do in it?
Lin was hired by the creative team to translate the dialogue spoken and lyrics sung by the Puerto Rican characters into Spanish. This included translating iconic songs such as I Feel Pretty, Tonight and A Boy Like That.
Lin was hired by the creative team to translate the dialogue spoken and lyrics sung by the Puerto Rican characters into Spanish. This included translating iconic songs such as I Feel Pretty, Tonight and A Boy Like That.
How do I find it?
There’s a cast recording which is available for purchase and on Spotify + Apple Music.
Here’s a highlights reel of performance clips:
There’s a cast recording which is available for purchase and on Spotify + Apple Music.
Here’s a highlights reel of performance clips:
Sesame Street (2009-2013)
What is it? Come on you know
What did Lin do in it?
Lin made his first appearance as the villainous Freddy Flapman in season 40 and also voiced a lamb (Lamb-Manuel, ahem) and performed the theme song of the Murray Has A Little Lamb segment.
What is it? Come on you know
What did Lin do in it?
Lin made his first appearance as the villainous Freddy Flapman in season 40 and also voiced a lamb (Lamb-Manuel, ahem) and performed the theme song of the Murray Has A Little Lamb segment.
He composed the music for 5 songs in seasons 42-45, including “Rhymes with Mando”,
How do I find it?
Freddy Flapman:
Lamb-Manuel:
Rhymes With Mando:
Murray Has A Little Lamb theme:
How do I find it?
Freddy Flapman:
Lamb-Manuel:
Rhymes With Mando:
Murray Has A Little Lamb theme:
The Electric Company (2009-2010)
What is it?
Classic 1970s children’s TV series from PBS, revived in 2009 for 3 seasons.
When was it on?
The revival produced 3 seasons which ran on PBS from 2009 to 2013.
What is it?
Classic 1970s children’s TV series from PBS, revived in 2009 for 3 seasons.
When was it on?
The revival produced 3 seasons which ran on PBS from 2009 to 2013.
Lin’s hip-hop comedy troupe Freestyle Love Supreme were heavily involved in the production as musical directors, cast members, composer/lyricists and guest stars
What did Lin do in it? Wrote a number of songs and appeared on the show to perform them and as a character in season2
What did Lin do in it? Wrote a number of songs and appeared on the show to perform them and as a character in season2
How do I find it?
Here what I could find:
Hard/soft ‘c’:
Silent 'e’ is a ninja:
Hard/soft 'g’:
Bossy 'r’:
Here what I could find:
Hard/soft ‘c’:
Silent 'e’ is a ninja:
Hard/soft 'g’:
Bossy 'r’:
Here’s One Bad Apple parts 1 and 2. (A rap battle between an apple and Lin as a hot dog. Yep.)
Part 1:
Part 2:
Here’s a cute BTS segment with Shockwave and Lin:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Here’s a cute BTS segment with Shockwave and Lin:
House (2009-2010)
What is it?
A medical drama that ran on Fox from 2004-2012.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin guest-starred in season 6 episodes 1 and 21 as Juan “Alvie” Alvarez.
What is it?
A medical drama that ran on Fox from 2004-2012.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin guest-starred in season 6 episodes 1 and 21 as Juan “Alvie” Alvarez.
How do I find it? On DVD, Bluray and streaming, if you are that way inclined.
Here is a BTS interview about Lin’s return in which he refers to Alvie as “the other woman” who comes between House and Wilson:
Here is a BTS interview about Lin’s return in which he refers to Alvie as “the other woman” who comes between House and Wilson:
Sad Sad Conventions (2010)
What is it? Sadsadconversation was an experimental Youtube vlog series started by the comedian Michael Ian Black and the actor Josh Malina in which a bunch of semi-famous people trying to make it in the entertainment industry posted videos of themselves
What is it? Sadsadconversation was an experimental Youtube vlog series started by the comedian Michael Ian Black and the actor Josh Malina in which a bunch of semi-famous people trying to make it in the entertainment industry posted videos of themselves
in MIB’s words, “bitching about our careers and how badly everything was going”. The videos gained an interactive element as the “cast” grew - the participants responding to each other’s videos and to comments below the line. It became a bit of a group therapy session on YouTube.
When was it on?
2010/11-ish.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin was invited by Josh Malina to join and participated enthusiastically for a while, although the other founder Michael Ian Black later said, “you never really fit in because you’re never sad.“
(But the videos were great)
2010/11-ish.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin was invited by Josh Malina to join and participated enthusiastically for a while, although the other founder Michael Ian Black later said, “you never really fit in because you’re never sad.“
(But the videos were great)
How do I find it?
The YouTube channel: m.youtube.com/user/sadsadcon…
A handy playlist of Lin’s sadsad vlogs: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
The YouTube channel: m.youtube.com/user/sadsadcon…
A handy playlist of Lin’s sadsad vlogs: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Vivo (2011-)
What is it?
An animated movie musical about a “capuchin monkey with a thirst for adventure – and a passion for music – that makes a treacherous passage from Havana to Miami to fulfill his destiny”, originally developed by Dreamworks Animation.
What is it?
An animated movie musical about a “capuchin monkey with a thirst for adventure – and a passion for music – that makes a treacherous passage from Havana to Miami to fulfill his destiny”, originally developed by Dreamworks Animation.
When was it on? Lin started working on Vivo around 2010, only for the project to flounder in pre-production. It was picked up again by Sony in 2016 and is now slated for a 2020 release, with a script written by Lin’s good friend and frequent collaborator Quiara Alegria Hudes.
What did Lin do in it?
He wrote all 11 of the songs.
How do I find it?
In movie theaters in late 2020, if all goes well.
He wrote all 11 of the songs.
How do I find it?
In movie theaters in late 2020, if all goes well.
Tonys Awards Closing Number (2011)
What is it?
The closing number of the 2011 Tony Awards, a patter verse written by Lin with the help of Tommy Kail which recapped the events of the ceremony itself.
What is it?
The closing number of the 2011 Tony Awards, a patter verse written by Lin with the help of Tommy Kail which recapped the events of the ceremony itself.
What did Lin do in it?
You can see Lin and Tommy writing the thing during the Tonys in this BTS video
You can see Lin and Tommy writing the thing during the Tonys in this BTS video
Modern Family (2011)
What is it?
A comedy that’s been running on ABC since 2009.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in episode 22 of season 2 as a dodgy salesman named Guillermo.
How do I find it?
On DVD, Bluray and streaming, if you are that way inclined.
What is it?
A comedy that’s been running on ABC since 2009.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in episode 22 of season 2 as a dodgy salesman named Guillermo.
How do I find it?
On DVD, Bluray and streaming, if you are that way inclined.
(My favourite thing about this whole deal is that he looked way too respectable so they had to give him a dodgy haircut and weird glasses.)
Bring It On (2011-2012)
What is it?
A musical very very loosely based on the movie of the same name, directed by In the Heights and Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, with a libretto by Jeff Whitty and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Amanda Green.
What is it?
A musical very very loosely based on the movie of the same name, directed by In the Heights and Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, with a libretto by Jeff Whitty and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Amanda Green.
When was it on?
Bring It On premiered in Atlanta in 2011 and toured the US before playing a limited engagement on Broadway in 2012.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin wrote about half the music and lyrics in collaboration with Tom Kitt and Amanda Green.
Bring It On premiered in Atlanta in 2011 and toured the US before playing a limited engagement on Broadway in 2012.
What did Lin do in it?
Lin wrote about half the music and lyrics in collaboration with Tom Kitt and Amanda Green.
How do I find it?
There’s a cast recording which is available for purchase and on Spotify.
Here are highlights from the Broadway production:
Here is Lin and a few cast alumni doing selections from It’s All Happening at Ham4Ham:
There’s a cast recording which is available for purchase and on Spotify.
Here are highlights from the Broadway production:
Here is Lin and a few cast alumni doing selections from It’s All Happening at Ham4Ham:
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
What is it?
A Disney fantasy comedy drama film starring Jennifer Garner.
What did Lin do in it? Lin played Reggie, a botanist who was old friends with Jennifer Garner’s character.
How do I find it?
On DVD, Bluray and streaming.
What is it?
A Disney fantasy comedy drama film starring Jennifer Garner.
What did Lin do in it? Lin played Reggie, a botanist who was old friends with Jennifer Garner’s character.
How do I find it?
On DVD, Bluray and streaming.
Merrily We Roll Along (2012)
What is it?
A musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim that was directed by Hal Prince. It opened in 1981 to disastrous reviews and closed after 16 performances.
What is it?
A musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim that was directed by Hal Prince. It opened in 1981 to disastrous reviews and closed after 16 performances.
When was it on? In 2012 Encores mounted a limited concert production incorporating significant revisions which ran in February of that year.
What did Lin do in it? Lin played one of the main characters, lyricist Charley, at the request of Stephen Sondheim.
What did Lin do in it? Lin played one of the main characters, lyricist Charley, at the request of Stephen Sondheim.
How do I find it? Miraculously, there’s a cast recording which is available forpurchase and onSpotify/Apple Music
You can see some clips from this production here:
1:
2:
(It's a super underrated musical, worth a listen I love it)
You can see some clips from this production here:
1:
2:
(It's a super underrated musical, worth a listen I love it)
Tony Awards Opening/ Closing Mumber (2013)
What is it? Lin teamed up with Tom Kitt to write “Bigger”, the opening number of the 2013 Tony Awards. He also repeated his 2011 trick with the closing number, but this time with a twist - he and Tommy rewrote Empire State of Mind...
What is it? Lin teamed up with Tom Kitt to write “Bigger”, the opening number of the 2013 Tony Awards. He also repeated his 2011 trick with the closing number, but this time with a twist - he and Tommy rewrote Empire State of Mind...
... by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to fit the events of the evening as they happened. (“Bigger” was an enormous success and won Lin his Emmy.)
How do I find it?
Here’s the opening:
Here’s the closing:
How do I find it?
Here’s the opening:
Here’s the closing:
How I Met Your Mother (2013)
What is it? A sitcom that ran from 2005 to 2014 on CBS.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in episode 11 of the final season as Gus, a fellow passenger on the bus with Marshall. (Fittingly, an episode written entirely in rhyme.)
What is it? A sitcom that ran from 2005 to 2014 on CBS.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in episode 11 of the final season as Gus, a fellow passenger on the bus with Marshall. (Fittingly, an episode written entirely in rhyme.)
How do I find it? On DVD, Bluray and streaming. Season 9 Episode 11 Bedtime Stories
Here’s a small clip from Lin’s appearance (but watch the whole episode it’s worth it):
(Fun fact: Lin made up the 16 bars about Canada, he is also a fan of the show)
Here’s a small clip from Lin’s appearance (but watch the whole episode it’s worth it):
(Fun fact: Lin made up the 16 bars about Canada, he is also a fan of the show)
Do No Harm (2013)
What is it? A very short-lived medical drama that was cancelled by NBC after airing only two episodes due to horrific ratings. There were 13 episodes filmed.
What is it? A very short-lived medical drama that was cancelled by NBC after airing only two episodes due to horrific ratings. There were 13 episodes filmed.
What did Lin do in it? Lin played Dr. Ruben Marcado, a pharmacologist who is friends with the main character (played by Steve Pasquale). In his own words:
“Do No Harm was like a writing residency for me. It was a bad NBC show and I was sixth on the call sheet and I took the job..
“Do No Harm was like a writing residency for me. It was a bad NBC show and I was sixth on the call sheet and I took the job..
..because I was like, it shoots in Philly and you’re going to be killed off in the 11th episode. So it was like signing a potential seven-year contract, which I was not interested in doing or going to L.A. I wanted to have time to write. I would have days free in Philly to write.
Source for quote: grantland.com/hollywood-pros…
How do I find it? Should you wish to watch it, the show is available on NBC.com, Hulu and Amazon.
Here’s a clip of Lin doing technobabble like he’s been in sci-fi all his life:
How do I find it? Should you wish to watch it, the show is available on NBC.com, Hulu and Amazon.
Here’s a clip of Lin doing technobabble like he’s been in sci-fi all his life:
200 Cartas/ Looking For María Sánchez (2013)
What is it? An indie romcom about a struggling Nuyorican comic book writer who falls in love at first sight with a woman named Maria Sanchez and goes on a journey to Puerto Rico to find her. Also starring form Torres, and Jaime Camil.
What is it? An indie romcom about a struggling Nuyorican comic book writer who falls in love at first sight with a woman named Maria Sanchez and goes on a journey to Puerto Rico to find her. Also starring form Torres, and Jaime Camil.
When was it on? Limited release in 2013 in New York, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The film also played a bunch of festivals.
Lin played the main character, Raul.
How do I find it? It is available on DVD, although you will have trouble finding it.
Lin played the main character, Raul.
How do I find it? It is available on DVD, although you will have trouble finding it.
Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrete Of The Universe (2013)
What is it? An award-winning coming-of-age YA novel about queer Latinos set in Texas.
What did Lin do in it? He read the audiobook.
What is it? An award-winning coming-of-age YA novel about queer Latinos set in Texas.
What did Lin do in it? He read the audiobook.
How do I find it? Here it is on Amazon: amazon.com/Aristotle-Dant…
Audible: audible.co.uk/?ref=Adbl_ip_r…
Audiobooks. com: audiobooks.com/audiobook/aris…
Here is an excerpt of Lin reading it: m.soundcloud.com/simonschuster/…
Audible: audible.co.uk/?ref=Adbl_ip_r…
Audiobooks. com: audiobooks.com/audiobook/aris…
Here is an excerpt of Lin reading it: m.soundcloud.com/simonschuster/…
21 Chump Street (2014)
What is it? A 15-minute musical based on a true story reported by This American Life, starring Hamilton’s Anthony Ramos.
When was it on? One night only in 2014.
What did Lin do in it? He wrote the musical and starred/ narrated it
What is it? A 15-minute musical based on a true story reported by This American Life, starring Hamilton’s Anthony Ramos.
When was it on? One night only in 2014.
What did Lin do in it? He wrote the musical and starred/ narrated it
How do I find it? There’s a cast recording which is available for purchase and streaming on Spotify and Apple.
You can also buy the video of the live performance here: live.thisamericanlife.org
Here’s a taster of the first song:
Warning: incredibly catchy.
You can also buy the video of the live performance here: live.thisamericanlife.org
Here’s a taster of the first song:
Warning: incredibly catchy.
Tick, Tick...BOOM! (2014)
What is it? An autobiographical one-man musical by Jonathan Larson, adapted into a 3-actor piece after his death.
When was it? Encores mounted a production starring Lin as Jon in June 2014 with the other parts played by Leslie Odom Jr and Karen Olivo.
What is it? An autobiographical one-man musical by Jonathan Larson, adapted into a 3-actor piece after his death.
When was it? Encores mounted a production starring Lin as Jon in June 2014 with the other parts played by Leslie Odom Jr and Karen Olivo.
How do I find it? Unfortunately there is no cast recording. There are a bunch of clips on Youtube from the production though:
here:
here:
And you want to watch this dress rehearsal video:
here:
here:
And you want to watch this dress rehearsal video:
Hamilton (2015)
What is it? Hamilton: An American Musical began its off-Broadway run at the Public Theater in 2015 and moved to Broadway - you know what, if you’re here, I assume you know.
What is it? Hamilton: An American Musical began its off-Broadway run at the Public Theater in 2015 and moved to Broadway - you know what, if you’re here, I assume you know.
What did Lin do in it?
He wrote the book, the music and the lyrics and co-arranged the music with Alex Lacamoire. He also starred as Hamilton during the off-Broadway production and the first year of the Broadway run, and in the #andpeggy company for the Puerto Rican stops.
He wrote the book, the music and the lyrics and co-arranged the music with Alex Lacamoire. He also starred as Hamilton during the off-Broadway production and the first year of the Broadway run, and in the #andpeggy company for the Puerto Rican stops.
How do I find it?
Buy tickets!
The cast album is available to purchase everywhere and on music streaming services .
Here are some clips from the off-Broadway and Broadway productions:
Also stalk the @HamiltonMusical twitter
Buy tickets!
The cast album is available to purchase everywhere and on music streaming services .
Here are some clips from the off-Broadway and Broadway productions:
Also stalk the @HamiltonMusical twitter
Ham4Ham (2015-2016)
What is it? In hindsight, difficult to explain. Ham4Ham was originally the name for the live Hamilton lottery outside the Richard Rodgers. Due to the number of people who showed up to the first one, Lin and Tommy Kail decided to do a little something for the..
What is it? In hindsight, difficult to explain. Ham4Ham was originally the name for the live Hamilton lottery outside the Richard Rodgers. Due to the number of people who showed up to the first one, Lin and Tommy Kail decided to do a little something for the..
...the waiting crowd. The frequency and medium of the performances varied over time and they’ve now stopped being a regularly scheduled thing but there are over 130 for you to enjoy in clip form.
When was it on? The very first Ham4Ham took place before the first preview performance of Hamilton on Broadway. The very last featuring Lin was on the day of his last performance.
What did Lin do in it? He organised and hosted the majority of the Ham4Hams and performed in a lot.
What did Lin do in it? He organised and hosted the majority of the Ham4Hams and performed in a lot.
How do I find it?
This dedicated Tumrblr user created a mastepost with them:
stickmarionette.tumblr.com/post/147038584…
Or just search #ham4ham on YouTube
This dedicated Tumrblr user created a mastepost with them:
stickmarionette.tumblr.com/post/147038584…
Or just search #ham4ham on YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
What is it? Lin jokingly offered to write the cantina music for Force Awakens when he met JJ Abrams in 2015 and JJ Abrams took him up on it. (He did not tell the Moana people that he’d taken on yet another gig while he was starring in...
What is it? Lin jokingly offered to write the cantina music for Force Awakens when he met JJ Abrams in 2015 and JJ Abrams took him up on it. (He did not tell the Moana people that he’d taken on yet another gig while he was starring in...
... Hamilton and writing songs for Moana.) The song, as described by the Star Wars Wiki:
A lyrical song performed in Huttese, “Jabba Flow” was named after Jabba Desilijic Tiure, a Hutt crime lord. It’s opening verse began by repeating “Oh, Jabba,” followed by a repeated...
A lyrical song performed in Huttese, “Jabba Flow” was named after Jabba Desilijic Tiure, a Hutt crime lord. It’s opening verse began by repeating “Oh, Jabba,” followed by a repeated...
... “No bata tu tu, muni, muni,” which translated “No, lover, lover. It wasn’t me,” in Galactic Basic.The song featured mellow instrumentals, which included a hypolliope horn cluster, a seven-string hallikset, and a xyloxan.
What did Lin do in it? Lin co-wrote the song and sings
What did Lin do in it? Lin co-wrote the song and sings
How do I find it? The track is available for purchase and on Spotify. There’s also a Rick Rubin remix.
Here’s Lin and JJ performing it on Star Wars Day:
Here’s Lin and JJ performing it on Star Wars Day:
Hamilton: the Revolution (2016)
What is it? Hamilton: The Revolution (aka the Hamiltome) contains both an annotated libretto of Hamilton and a moving, engaging account of the making of the show written by Lin’s good friend Jeremy McCarter.
What is it? Hamilton: The Revolution (aka the Hamiltome) contains both an annotated libretto of Hamilton and a moving, engaging account of the making of the show written by Lin’s good friend Jeremy McCarter.
What did Lin do in it? He contributed the annotations (which are not the same as the ones on Genius) and read them in the audiobook.
Lin's Genius annotations (heh double meaning): genius.com/albums/Origina…
Lin's Genius annotations (heh double meaning): genius.com/albums/Origina…
How do I find it? There is an ebook but I don’t recommend it. (This is a gorgeous book and the ebook doesn’t do it justice at all.) The actual book can be bought wherever you buy books.
Here’s the audiobook: audible.com.au/pd/Arts-Entert…
Here’s the audiobook: audible.com.au/pd/Arts-Entert…
Drunk History (2016)
What is it? A comedy series produced by Comedy Central which features comedians getting sloshed and retelling historical events, and having that retelling simultaneously re-enacted by other famous people.
What is it? A comedy series produced by Comedy Central which features comedians getting sloshed and retelling historical events, and having that retelling simultaneously re-enacted by other famous people.
What did Lin do in it? Unusually, the show devoted the entirety of season 4 episode 9 to Lin telling the story of Alexander Hamilton, being hyperverbal and giggly, singing loudly and drunk dialing people.
How do I find it? You can find the episode on DVD and via various streaming sites. Here are some clips from the episode.
Here:
Here:
Here:
Here:
Saturday Night Live (2016)
What is it? An American institution. For fellow non-US people, SNL is a late night TV sketch comedy/variety show which features a different celebrity guest host every episode.
What is it? An American institution. For fellow non-US people, SNL is a late night TV sketch comedy/variety show which features a different celebrity guest host every episode.
When was it on?
Lin hosted the second episode of season 42 which aired in October 2016. His opening monologue, which was built off My Shot from Hamilton and written the night before the show by him with the help of some of the SNL writers, went viral both because of its...
Lin hosted the second episode of season 42 which aired in October 2016. His opening monologue, which was built off My Shot from Hamilton and written the night before the show by him with the help of some of the SNL writers, went viral both because of its...
...virtuosity and because it directly attacked one of the presidential candidates. Other notable sketches included one about Stranger Things, a sketch about a Latino immigrant which was almost entirely in Spanish, and an ode to high school cast parties.
How do I find it? I believe the episodes themselves are available for purchase on iTunes. The ode to high school cast parties is also available for purchase as a single.
All videos available online can be found on this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
All videos available online can be found on this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Hamilton's America (2016)
What is it? A movie-length documentary about the making of Hamilton and about Hamilton the man, featuring performance footage and interviews with everyone from Obama to Nas.
What is it? A movie-length documentary about the making of Hamilton and about Hamilton the man, featuring performance footage and interviews with everyone from Obama to Nas.
When was it on? Hamilton’s America premiered at the New York Film Festival and then on PBS in October 2016
What did Lin do in it?He was one of the producers featured heavily in the documentary as a performer and interview subject, and conducted some of the interviews in the film
What did Lin do in it?He was one of the producers featured heavily in the documentary as a performer and interview subject, and conducted some of the interviews in the film
How do I find it? If you are in the US you can stream it on PBS’ website:
pbs.org/wnet/gperf/ham…
Otherwise here are a bunch of clips on YouTube:
pbs.org/wnet/gperf/ham…
Otherwise here are a bunch of clips on YouTube:
Moana (2016)
What is it? A Disney animated movie musical set in the South Pacific and starring Pasifika/Maori actors in all the speaking roles.
What did Lin do in it? He co-wrote the music with Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i and performs on the track We Know the Way.
What is it? A Disney animated movie musical set in the South Pacific and starring Pasifika/Maori actors in all the speaking roles.
What did Lin do in it? He co-wrote the music with Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i and performs on the track We Know the Way.
How do I find it? The movie’s out on DVD, Bluray and streaming and as someone from that region I really do wholeheartedly recommend it. The soundtrack can be purchased wherever you buy music and it’s also on Spotify.
The Hamilton Mixtape (2016)/ #hamildrop (2018)
What is it? A collection of demos, remixes and songs inspired by Hamilton, some with music videos.
What is it? A collection of demos, remixes and songs inspired by Hamilton, some with music videos.
What did Lin do in it?
He co-produced the album, organised artists and basically oversaw the whole operation. He also contributed some unpublished Hamilton demos and a deeply personal verse to the track Wrote My Way Out. He performs on Found/Tonight and Cheering For Me Now.
He co-produced the album, organised artists and basically oversaw the whole operation. He also contributed some unpublished Hamilton demos and a deeply personal verse to the track Wrote My Way Out. He performs on Found/Tonight and Cheering For Me Now.
How do I find it? The album can be purchased wherever you buy music and it’s also on Spotify and Apple music
Here is a link to the Hamildrops: hamildrops.com
Here is a link to the Hamildrops: hamildrops.com
Ducktales (2017-)
What is it? Reboot of the 80s animated series with an all-star voice cast.
What does Lin do in it? Lin plays Gizmoduck, aka Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera superhero who protects Duckburg, but also spends his days as an intern for Scrooge McDuck’s personal...
What is it? Reboot of the 80s animated series with an all-star voice cast.
What does Lin do in it? Lin plays Gizmoduck, aka Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera superhero who protects Duckburg, but also spends his days as an intern for Scrooge McDuck’s personal...
... mad scientist, Gyro Gearloose.
How do I find it? It airs on Disney XD/Disney channel.
How do I find it? It airs on Disney XD/Disney channel.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017)
What is it? HBO comedy starring Larry David.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in 2 episodes of season 9 as an AU mean version of himself, complete with America Ferrera playing Vanessa.
What is it? HBO comedy starring Larry David.
What did Lin do in it? He guest-starred in 2 episodes of season 9 as an AU mean version of himself, complete with America Ferrera playing Vanessa.
How do I find it?
On DVD, Bluray and streaming, if you are that way inclined.
On DVD, Bluray and streaming, if you are that way inclined.
Gmorning, Gnight: little pep talks for me & you (2018)
What is it? Collection of Lin’s good morning/good night tweets, illustrated by Jonny Sun @jonnysun
How do I find it? Available in all the usual places books are sold. Also available as an audiobook read by Lin @Lin_Manuel
What is it? Collection of Lin’s good morning/good night tweets, illustrated by Jonny Sun @jonnysun
How do I find it? Available in all the usual places books are sold. Also available as an audiobook read by Lin @Lin_Manuel
Mary Popped Returns (2018)
A Disney musical fantasy comedy directed by Rob Marshall adapting more ofPL Travers Mary Poppins books.(So it’s a sequel to the 1964 classic, not a remake)It also stars Emily Blunt,Meryl Streep,Ben Whishaw,Emily Mortimer,Angela Lansbury andColin Firth
A Disney musical fantasy comedy directed by Rob Marshall adapting more ofPL Travers Mary Poppins books.(So it’s a sequel to the 1964 classic, not a remake)It also stars Emily Blunt,Meryl Streep,Ben Whishaw,Emily Mortimer,Angela Lansbury andColin Firth
When did it come out? 25 December 2018, soon it’ll be available on DVD, BluRay and probably streaming platforms. You can listen to the soundtrack on Spotify and Apple Music.
What does Lin do in it? Lin plays Jack the leerie, a friend of Mary’s, and Bart’s apprentice.
What does Lin do in it? Lin plays Jack the leerie, a friend of Mary’s, and Bart’s apprentice.
His Dark Materials (2019)
What is it?BBC/HBO adaption of the beloved Phillip Pullman trilogy with an all star cast Already renewed for a second season
When does it come out? Not confirmed Season1 was filmed in 🏴in2018
What does Lin do in it?Lin plays the balloonist Lee Scoresby
What is it?BBC/HBO adaption of the beloved Phillip Pullman trilogy with an all star cast Already renewed for a second season
When does it come out? Not confirmed Season1 was filmed in 🏴in2018
What does Lin do in it?Lin plays the balloonist Lee Scoresby
Fosse/Verdon (2019)
What is it? Limited series about the famous choreographer and his muse.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What does Lin do in it? He is executive producer. The rest of the Hamilton Cabinet are also heavily involved.
What is it? Limited series about the famous choreographer and his muse.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What does Lin do in it? He is executive producer. The rest of the Hamilton Cabinet are also heavily involved.
In the Heights (2020)
What is it? The long-awaited movie adaption of Lin and Quiara’s show, directed by Jon M Chu.
When does it come out? June 26, 2020!!!
What is it? The long-awaited movie adaption of Lin and Quiara’s show, directed by Jon M Chu.
When does it come out? June 26, 2020!!!
What does Lin do in it? Lin is co-producing and might possibly write a few new songs. (I say this because he wrote extra music the last time the movie was in development back in 2010.) He has the last word on casting.
Kingkiller Chronicle (?)
What is it? A series of fantasy novels by Pat Rothfuss which are being adapted into films and a TV series. John Rogers has been announced as showrunner for the latter.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What is it? A series of fantasy novels by Pat Rothfuss which are being adapted into films and a TV series. John Rogers has been announced as showrunner for the latter.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What does Lin do in it?
Lin is the “creative producer” of the whole enterprise alongside Pat Rothfuss and will be in charge of writing all the music. Rothfuss has expressed a desire for Lin to also be involved as an actor.
Lin is the “creative producer” of the whole enterprise alongside Pat Rothfuss and will be in charge of writing all the music. Rothfuss has expressed a desire for Lin to also be involved as an actor.
The Little Mermaid (?)
What is it? Disney’s live-action remake of the classic animated film.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What is it? Disney’s live-action remake of the classic animated film.
When does it come out? No idea at this stage.
What does Lin do in it?
He’s not quite sure himself, although Alan Menken is going around telling everyone that he and Lin will be writing new songs for the movie. The rest is all rumour-mill stuff.
He’s not quite sure himself, although Alan Menken is going around telling everyone that he and Lin will be writing new songs for the movie. The rest is all rumour-mill stuff.
Tick Tick…Boom (?)
What is it? A film adaption of the musical by Jonathan Larson (the one Lin starred in a production of in 2014).
When does it come out? No idea. Filming hasn’t even started yet.
What does Lin do in it? This will be his directing debut!
What is it? A film adaption of the musical by Jonathan Larson (the one Lin starred in a production of in 2014).
When does it come out? No idea. Filming hasn’t even started yet.
What does Lin do in it? This will be his directing debut!
CAMEOS ANS GUEST APPEARANCES:
The Sopranos (2007)
Legally Brown: the Search for the Next Piragua Guy (2008)
The Polar Bears (2012)
Submissions Only (2012)
Smash (2013)
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Legally Brown: the Search for the Next Piragua Guy (2008)
The Polar Bears (2012)
Submissions Only (2012)
Smash (2013)
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Studio Heads (2014)
Inside Amy Schumer (2016)
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Difficult People (2016)
Love Make The World Go Around (2016)
Speech & Debate (2017)
Inside Amy Schumer (2016)
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Difficult People (2016)
Love Make The World Go Around (2016)
Speech & Debate (2017)
My Brother My Brother & Me (2017)
Residente (2017)
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BoJack Horseman (2017)
Bartlett (2018)
Residente (2017)
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BoJack Horseman (2017)
Bartlett (2018)
AND OF COURSE....
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Please buy the work rather than pirate it online because a Lin and a lot of people put in a lot of work into these shows and films and...Ect
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There's Lin's YouTube: youtube.com/user/usnavi
Please buy the work rather than pirate it online because a Lin and a lot of people put in a lot of work into these shows and films and...Ect
I will update this list when Lin works on more projects Stay tuned
It took 4 hours.Seasons changed outside. My twitter crashed. My phone stopped working for a bit.I finally made a thread of all of @Lin_Manuel work
Please share with other fans so we can all appreciate all the work hes done
Special thanks to keepingupwithlinmanuel.tumblr.com my main source
Please share with other fans so we can all appreciate all the work hes done
Special thanks to keepingupwithlinmanuel.tumblr.com my main source
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