Who Is Lin-manuel Miranda?

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1. Which popular Broadway musical did Miranda create? 

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Miranda created the popular Broadway musical "Hamilton." This critically acclaimed musical, inspired by the life of Alexander Hamilton, has gained immense popularity for its innovative storytelling, diverse cast, and fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional Broadway music. Miranda wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the show, which has won numerous awards and has had a significant cultural impact since its debut in 2015.

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Who Is Lin-manuel Miranda? - Quiz

Once there was Beethowen, and now, there's Lin-Manuel Miranda. New York born and raised, this composer is one of the best America's got. Miranda's also a lyricist, playwright,... see moreactor, and the star of today's quiz. see less

2. For Which Disney animated movie did Miranda compose a soundtrack? 

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Miranda composed the soundtrack for the Disney animated movie Moana.

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3. Name Miranda's character from "In the Heights"! 

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Usnavi is the correct answer because he is the main character in the musical "In the Heights". He is a young bodega owner who dreams of returning to his home country, the Dominican Republic. Usnavi's character is known for his optimism, wit, and determination to achieve his goals.

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4. For which musical did Miranda co-write lyrics and the music? 

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Miranda co-wrote the lyrics and music for the musical "Bring It On."

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5. In which TV series did Miranda make an appearance? 

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Miranda made an appearance in the TV series Modern Family.

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6. For which newspaper did Miranda write?

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Miranda wrote for the Manhattan Times newspaper.

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7. Which one of these prizes Miranda didn't win?

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Miranda didn't win the Oscar prize.

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8. When did Miranda win a Pulitzer prize? 

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Miranda won a Pulitzer prize in 2016.

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9. How many Tony nominations did Miranda's "In The Heights" get?

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"In The Heights" received 13 Tony nominations. This indicates that the play was highly regarded and recognized in the theater industry. The large number of nominations suggests that the production was well-received by critics and audiences, and was considered to be of high quality in various aspects such as acting, music, and production design. The nominations could have included categories such as Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Performance by a Leading Actor/Actress, and more. Overall, the 13 Tony nominations highlight the success and acclaim of "In The Heights" in the theater world.

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10. In which NBC drama did Miranda have a role? 

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Miranda had a role in the NBC drama "Do No Harm".

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Which popular Broadway musical did Miranda create? 
For Which Disney animated movie did Miranda compose a...
Name Miranda's character from "In the Heights"! 
For which musical did Miranda co-write lyrics and the music? 
In which TV series did Miranda make an appearance? 
For which newspaper did Miranda write?
Which one of these prizes Miranda didn't win?
When did Miranda win a Pulitzer prize? 
How many Tony nominations did Miranda's "In The Heights"...
In which NBC drama did Miranda have a role? 
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