This was such an honour (and bucket list moment) to be in the room where this interview happened and be part of the group invited to represent the Australian fans of Hamilton! The genius of LMM is mind blowing. And he continues to just grow. Not afraid to push the boundaries of what’s expected , I can’t wait to see what next. I’m so pleased I could share this piece of art with my kids, witness the impact it’s had on the performing arts industry, diversity, inclusion and representation.
The theater is his first love so I'm sure he's working on another musical. Hamilton took forever to complete but we got a masterpiece bc Lin took his time.
What an interesting interview! Lin is always brilliant, and the interviewer did her homework and could surpass the obvious questions we always see other journalists ask. Lin is an endless source of good material, but it takes a good professional to make it into a nice conversation. Kudos to Leigh Sales.
This is just an awesome interview because everyone respect each other, and the interviewer respects, the art that Lin-Manuel Miranda makes. Why can’t all interviews be like that? It’s so much healthier and nicer to see a respectful and chill environment then please talk shows that only want big Carooo 💗 stories 😊
It's so enjoyable to see Lin still enthused and excited about what he and his collaborators created. What an amazing mind he has and such a generous soul. Thanks for a great interview.
Thankyou for making this available internationally. Lin is just incredible. The "gasp" is possibly the most beautiful thing I've seen in theatre for a long time. Man, I cried so hard when I saw this on Broadway!
I've watched every LMM interview I can find and this one, by far, was the best. I applauded even more than the audience! As a writer, hearing his process brought tears to my eyes. Knowing the words he writes appear out of nowhere, from places he was never looking, is a writer's dream. What an incredible hour spent with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Thank you!
Lin is the one person in this world I would love to meet. His passion and musical mind is incredible. I love soaking up anything Hamilton related. Thank you so much for uploading this
Phenomenal interview! You really can tell that the interviewer put a lot of effort into her questions and Lin enjoyed sharing his whole thought process with the audience! It's so fun to see how he enjoys sharing his skills and knowledge with others but he also never fails to give credit to all of his inspirations, even if it is just a little jingle.
23:21 he’s truly a musical genius! You can tell he eats, sleeps, breathes theatre and music! The way he can go on and off between playing the piano and talking to the audience!
This has got to be one of the best interviews I have ever seen! Mad Kudos to this interviewer, who not only drew out of Lin new things about Hamilton beyond what he'd shared previously, but who asked important questions that elicited his vivid memories & observations. IMHO, this will stand as a real tool for future artists learning the process of how to put together a modern musical.
Like 2 best friends having a chat after being apart for years. Leigh is obviously a fan and channelled the thoughts of the audience and the questions fans wanted asked like a complete professional. I could watch this kind of interaction for hours. Congrats on a brilliant interview.
This is Sales at her absolute best, putting the subject and the audience at ease enough to come on the unexpected ‘journey’ with her. It was great to see the music breakdown and I could have happily enjoyed another hour!
so i got goosebumps when he first walked down the stairs, and then majoy heart attack at 23:21, and when he explains how he builds the song, I am just done. he is such a genius. Great interview to bring the best out of him!
I feel so full taking every word he said. He's the best person I know and I admire. The masterpiece he did keeps reliving every moment. And up till now, I realized there are so many little things to hook up. I love you so much Lin-Manuel Miranda. What an inspiring interview.😍 Thank you
What a wonderful insight into an unbelievably hard working and talented artist. Thanks Lin-Manuel for all the joy you bring the world. And thanks to the ABC for sharing a great interview.
I didn't really knew how to rap in english UNTIL I FOUND HAMILTON Now I know all the songs raps and I know rap in english And I can annoy my friends with random raps and songs
He is amazing. A modern day Mozart. For me, the defining “Lin Manuel Miranda” thing is counter melody. I think he’s put counter melodies in almost everything he’s written
“When he weaponized her theme against her” blew my mind. “Look around” answered with “helpless” like holy shit!!!!!!! Soooooo much hidden in these few lines before the climax. 🤯 the subtext, genius
I first saw Hamilton when they performed in the White House with the Obamas in the front seat. Watching his reaction was as great as watching these geniuses on the stage. Unbelievable that it has become such a global phenomenon. I lost count of how many times I’ve seen it.
I watched hamilton in hamburg. I'm german and have loved hamilton for years but my family refused to leave the country. I liturally jumped when a advertisement came on and my parents looked like I was crazy. It took me like two month to convice my parents to let me see it and me and my therapist teamed up on my parents. The highlight of the summer and the thing I really needed to get me out of a low moment. I grew up with this show knowing about it but not beeing abel to see it and now I feel like I can die happy.♡
Brilliant! What an amazing interview. I loved every part of it and was so happy to hear Lin talk about his process, collaboration, the songs........I'm in awe!
He said all those wonderful things about the show running in Australia and how he wanted to thank them and he was absolutely sweet and they were ……… not even a clap. I would have given him a standing ovation if I was there. What’s wrong with them?!?!?!?!?
I’m from Washington state, USA, but I saw the Brisbane production like two weeks before he was there. It would’ve been brilliant if I finally got to meet Lin and it was in australia of all places 😆 But I’m moving down under in a few months so he’ll just have to come back 😉
The thing that I have noticed in this, and in the whole Hamilton musical recordings well as other performances m, is you can see in his eyes how proud he is and as well of just humbled by the fact of other people performing his work that he wrote. It was kind of funny having the Australian actor who plays Hamilton(sorry I forgot his name) mention how the character even though he is the namesake and “main” character of the show takes a backseat and reacts to everything around him and what the other characters are doing. I have always thought that this was a product of Lin wanting to showcase his friends talents and taking a backseat to let the other characters shine and show how badass the actors are that orginated them.
watching this from Germany and while I love the original so much more, I appreciate your respect for the German version, which I hope to be able to go see. great interview!
A great interview! After falling in love with the original production of Hamilton and listening to the cast album over and over, I was very unsure about seeing the Australian production. Would the characters be similar? Would the actors' voices match my expectations? I'm so glad I went, though, as it was a great show, if not slightly different to the original. The lyric change from "John Adams doesn't have a real job" to "Vice President isn't a real job" was a clever touch, given that Australians have no clue who John Adams was.
52 things I love about Lin:
1. He is so nice
Hamilton wrote the other 51
38:02 The moment you realize you're sitting next to Lin-Manuel Miranda
I need a interview like this about every single project he did/ will do
We couldn't agree more!
Literally! I need one for Encanto
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This was such an honour (and bucket list moment) to be in the room where this interview happened and be part of the group invited to represent the Australian fans of Hamilton!
The genius of LMM is mind blowing. And he continues to just grow. Not afraid to push the boundaries of what’s expected , I can’t wait to see what next.
I’m so pleased I could share this piece of art with my kids, witness the impact it’s had on the performing arts industry, diversity, inclusion and representation.
I love Lin working with Disney, but I’d looove to see another full musical from him.
The theater is his first love so I'm sure he's working on another musical. Hamilton took forever to complete but we got a masterpiece bc Lin took his time.
What an interesting interview! Lin is always brilliant, and the interviewer did her homework and could surpass the obvious questions we always see other journalists ask. Lin is an endless source of good material, but it takes a good professional to make it into a nice conversation. Kudos to Leigh Sales.
Leigh will be thrilled to hear this. We're glad you enjoyed the interview as much as we did 😊
"You hopefully, in falling short of your heroes, start to sound like yourself." That's such a good line.
This is just an awesome interview because everyone respect each other, and the interviewer respects, the art that Lin-Manuel Miranda makes. Why can’t all interviews be like that? It’s so much healthier and nicer to see a respectful and chill environment then please talk shows that only want big Carooo 💗 stories 😊
Leigh is a true fan and executed this interview like a pro! We could have watch them speak like this for hours.
It's so enjoyable to see Lin still enthused and excited about what he and his collaborators created. What an amazing mind he has and such a generous soul. Thanks for a great interview.
Thank You for sharing this on TH-cam with us! It is a brilliantly done interview. Lin-Manuel is a world treasure!
Our pleasure!
Thankyou for making this available internationally. Lin is just incredible. The "gasp" is possibly the most beautiful thing I've seen in theatre for a long time. Man, I cried so hard when I saw this on Broadway!
I've watched every LMM interview I can find and this one, by far, was the best. I applauded even more than the audience! As a writer, hearing his process brought tears to my eyes. Knowing the words he writes appear out of nowhere, from places he was never looking, is a writer's dream. What an incredible hour spent with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Thank you!
Lin manuel miranda is my favorite disney princess.
Lin is the one person in this world I would love to meet. His passion and musical mind is incredible. I love soaking up anything Hamilton related. Thank you so much for uploading this
when he plays my shot it's crazy how the passion just instantly kicks in!
Phenomenal interview! You really can tell that the interviewer put a lot of effort into her questions and Lin enjoyed sharing his whole thought process with the audience! It's so fun to see how he enjoys sharing his skills and knowledge with others but he also never fails to give credit to all of his inspirations, even if it is just a little jingle.
23:21 he’s truly a musical genius! You can tell he eats, sleeps, breathes theatre and music! The way he can go on and off between playing the piano and talking to the audience!
This has got to be one of the best interviews I have ever seen! Mad Kudos to this interviewer, who not only drew out of Lin new things about Hamilton beyond what he'd shared previously, but who asked important questions that elicited his vivid memories & observations. IMHO, this will stand as a real tool for future artists learning the process of how to put together a modern musical.
Like 2 best friends having a chat after being apart for years. Leigh is obviously a fan and channelled the thoughts of the audience and the questions fans wanted asked like a complete professional. I could watch this kind of interaction for hours. Congrats on a brilliant interview.
This is Sales at her absolute best, putting the subject and the audience at ease enough to come on the unexpected ‘journey’ with her. It was great to see the music breakdown and I could have happily enjoyed another hour!
This is an outstanding interview. I love how music nerdy it gets in the middle.
I think I’ve seen almost every interview LMM has ever done, and this is easily the freshest and most interesting in many years. Well done!
so i got goosebumps when he first walked down the stairs, and then majoy heart attack at 23:21, and when he explains how he builds the song, I am just done. he is such a genius. Great interview to bring the best out of him!
I feel so full taking every word he said. He's the best person I know and I admire. The masterpiece he did keeps reliving every moment. And up till now, I realized there are so many little things to hook up. I love you so much Lin-Manuel Miranda. What an inspiring interview.😍 Thank you
The more we learn about his craft and inspiration the more we love his work! What a talent!
What a wonderful insight into an unbelievably hard working and talented artist. Thanks Lin-Manuel for all the joy you bring the world. And thanks to the ABC for sharing a great interview.
After years of hearing about Hamilton, one wonders how it will be when you finally see it. Well, it is ASTOUNDING!!
I know right?! I loved the Disney version and didn't think live could be better, but it was. Loved it so much, I watched it twice in Melbourne ❤
I'm so glad people haven't forgot about Hamilton because I just discovered it two months ago and everyone seems to have forgotten.
Same lmao
i love him so much!!! he's so talented and knows all too well his work
you really can tell how much he loves Hamilton
You really can! And after all these years he still speaks of it with such passion and excitement 🤩
His musical mind just makes so much sense to me! He’s so enthusiastic and seems so fun to talk to and be around
So you’re saying we’re going to have Hamilton in Spanish???!!!!!! No words! Ahhhhhhhh
Very, VERY exciting!
I want it in Mandarin but that's a stretch.
I didn't really knew how to rap in english
UNTIL I FOUND HAMILTON
Now I know all the songs raps and I know rap in english
And I can annoy my friends with random raps and songs
He is amazing. A modern day Mozart. For me, the defining “Lin Manuel Miranda” thing is counter melody. I think he’s put counter melodies in almost everything he’s written
“When he weaponized her theme against her” blew my mind. “Look around” answered with “helpless” like holy shit!!!!!!! Soooooo much hidden in these few lines before the climax. 🤯 the subtext, genius
I first saw Hamilton when they performed in the White House with the Obamas in the front seat. Watching his reaction was as great as watching these geniuses on the stage. Unbelievable that it has become such a global phenomenon. I lost count of how many times I’ve seen it.
This is just such an exceptional interview. Leigh is charming, engaging, and truly gets the best out of Lin-Manuel (who is always a treat). Thank you.
This is the best Hamilton interview I have ever seen.
I'm so in love with his brain. 😊
I love how Lin always is so present in that moment when he steps on stage for something.
I have not seen such a great interview in a long time. Well done!
Such a good interview! Thank you for putting it on youtube!
Omg, the fact that Lin referenced Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes has literally made me fall in love with him all over again and again and again.
I watched hamilton in hamburg. I'm german and have loved hamilton for years but my family refused to leave the country. I liturally jumped when a advertisement came on and my parents looked like I was crazy. It took me like two month to convice my parents to let me see it and me and my therapist teamed up on my parents. The highlight of the summer and the thing I really needed to get me out of a low moment. I grew up with this show knowing about it but not beeing abel to see it and now I feel like I can die happy.♡
Ok I’ll go watch Hamilton for the 20th time
He's so much calmer now compared to 2015-2017 Lin-Manuel. Glad to see his success and experience made him calmer.
52:57 the smile he gave after delivering that advice
God, I love this man. From what I've seen of him. No man is a hero to his valet. But wow. His talent and his persona do it for me.
Just love him. He’s absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait for his next project.
Both Leigh and Lin are so amazing.
I would love to meet him and just give him a hug
this interview comes at a great time! just bought tickets to hamilton asia tour so excited to see it live finally
What a great interview! So glad this was posted!
Great interview, thank you Leigh. Stimulating and informative. Lin is an incredible man, thank you for respecting him.
This man is incredibly talented. I am so happy that he exists ❤
The interviewer is amazing! I love her energy! She’s clearly such a fan and speaks for us as an audience
Brilliant! What an amazing interview. I loved every part of it and was so happy to hear Lin talk about his process, collaboration, the songs........I'm in awe!
Now i gotta watch the whole show and look at everything on stage
He said all those wonderful things about the show running in Australia and how he wanted to thank them and he was absolutely sweet and they were ……… not even a clap. I would have given him a standing ovation if I was there. What’s wrong with them?!?!?!?!?
He talks to the audience in his responses. This is so rare in interviews
Went to watch the original cast of Hamilton from Australia in Singapore last weekend. It was grand. It was brilliant. So glad they came! ❤❤❤
And here I am watching this interview AGAIN ❤
So cool that he's just a normal excited guy
Lin is clearly impressed by Leigh's piano playing: "I'm going to keep her in mind."
This man is brilliant and talented.
What id give to listen to him talk about his thought process with every song on Hamilton
I can listen to him talk for hours!
From the UK thanks for posting this. Its just amazing...
I’m from Washington state, USA, but I saw the Brisbane production like two weeks before he was there. It would’ve been brilliant if I finally got to meet Lin and it was in australia of all places 😆
But I’m moving down under in a few months so he’ll just have to come back 😉
Spokane checking in. Good luck, Allison!
Great interview, fabulous energy, so generous all round.
I wanna be in the room where it happens...
A success is luck meeting hard work - that's gonna be my motto ❤
The thing that I have noticed in this, and in the whole Hamilton musical recordings well as other performances m, is you can see in his eyes how proud he is and as well of just humbled by the fact of other people performing his work that he wrote.
It was kind of funny having the Australian actor who plays Hamilton(sorry I forgot his name) mention how the character even though he is the namesake and “main” character of the show takes a backseat and reacts to everything around him and what the other characters are doing. I have always thought that this was a product of Lin wanting to showcase his friends talents and taking a backseat to let the other characters shine and show how badass the actors are that orginated them.
Thank you Australia for giving us this interview 🥹😍
This was sooooo good. Thank you for immersing us in Hamilton with the genius creator .
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alexander Hamilton have the same amount of syllables in their names. Coincidence? Probably. 😂
As a huge mbmbam fan, hearing him say “my friend Rachel McElroy” gives me a lot of joy
Man, Leigh nailed this interview 👏🏻
omg i love this interview!
watching this from Germany and while I love the original so much more, I appreciate your respect for the German version, which I hope to be able to go see. great interview!
Wonderful. Lin Manuel love! All around the world☮️💜
I'm excited for the day that LMM hosts the Tony Awards
I love Lin's analysis because hes pretty much just saying everything ive ranted to my partner about 😂😂😂
Excellent! Loved it! Lin has such a creative mind!
Thank you for this amazing interview! I ❤ every second of it!
Seeing Jason live in Asia was an experience.
54:12 he was far more productive in Playa Del Carmen than I have ever been lol
and New Zealand..... I had the joy of being taken to Hamilton. love it
“I’ll take it however it comes I’m just glad it’s arriving” bahhahahahahahha spoken like a true artist
Solo escuche que estan trabajando en la versión en español. Me muero. Great interview!!!!
A great interview! After falling in love with the original production of Hamilton and listening to the cast album over and over, I was very unsure about seeing the Australian production. Would the characters be similar? Would the actors' voices match my expectations? I'm so glad I went, though, as it was a great show, if not slightly different to the original. The lyric change from "John Adams doesn't have a real job" to "Vice President isn't a real job" was a clever touch, given that Australians have no clue who John Adams was.
This is how interviews should be done.
Legend.
7:00
Me: yes sir.
Also me: Which person is Burr again?
Don't think we didn't notice Jason wearing a very casually Hamilton themed outfit. 😏
Brilliant interview. ❤ 🇵🇷
Name dropping Rachel McElroy, where my TAZ/Hamilton fans at whaaattt--!! Lovely haha
God I love the musical decomposition
Aaahhhh frick! I have to go watch Hamilton again now
My 10 year old just asked about the 'GASP' today after getting to see it live for his birthday over the weekend.
Linnnnn eres divinoooooooo, te amoooooo, from a Colombian living in Miami, married to a NewYorikan..... you know what I mean.
WHY IS HE SO FINE 😫