The author is joined by Brian Herrera to discuss "Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist," the recently released biography of the creator of "Hamilton" and "In the Heights."
About the Book (from the publisher):
An intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the multiple successful Broadway musical found his unique voice through bold collaborations and a seamless blend of cultures, redefining the world of musical theater.
Drawing on over 150 interviews with Miranda’s family, friends, and mentors, including insights from Miranda himself, Daniel Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda’s artistic vision. From his early musicals in high school and college to the creation of his professional masterpieces, this book reveals the sources of Miranda’s creativity—not only as innate genius, but also as a result of exceptional openness and collaboration. With full access to Miranda’s inner circle, this behind-the-scenes origin story is sure to captivate his legions of fans and beyond.
About the Speakers:
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner has written about theater and contemporary culture for "The New Yorker," "The Atlantic," and "The New York Times". Born and raised in Oregon, he teaches theater history at Portland State University and is the scholar-in-residence at the Portland Shakespeare Project. He lives in Portland with his wife, whom he met in a fifth-grade production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and their two children.
Brian Eugenio Herrera is, by turns, a writer, teacher and scholar - presently based in New Jersey, but forever rooted in New Mexico. Brian's work, whether academic or artistic, examines the history of gender, sexuality and race within and through U.S. popular performance. He is Associate Professor of Theater in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University, where he is also a core faculty member in the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies and a faculty affiliate with the Programs in American Studies, Music Theater and Latino Studies.
Co-sponsored by the library and The Lewis Center for the Arts
