As a result, the musical itself has been gaining more attention than an original, non-film musical has in a long time.
When Lin-Manuel Miranda first broke onto the musical scene in 2005 with his debut musical, In the Heights, the composer, writer, and performer was met with widespread critical acclaim, including a Tony win for Best Musical in 2008.
But the success of In the Heights was nothing compared to the reception, attention, and praise Miranda was thrown his way when he premiered his follow-up original musical, Hamilton: An American Musical.
I don’t think I’m done with that role, by any stretch.”