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What?, Lin-Manuel Miranda is meeting Michelle Obama…what?
Before each performance, cast members can see the list of which celebrities are in attendance.
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Some choose not to look.
I dont like to know, said Leslie Odom, Jr., who plays Aaron Burr.
Chris doesnt mind knowing, Daveed doesnt really like to know.
The best time to approach Miranda about a new project?
When hes full, and when hes just been praised.
Lin, did you hear how hard they were clapping?We should do more.
Seems like it worked.
Miranda told Chris Jackson (who plays George Washington) aboutHamiltonduring a performance ofIn the Heights.
To which Jackson replied, …Who?
Not even the actors have fully grasped the complex meanings within Andy Blankenbuehlers choreography.
The options were infinite, the things he wanted to accomplish were infinite.
So Hamiltons movement is always circling throughout the course of the show, he explained.
At this point, Miranda interrupted: Ive done thissomany times, andIdidnt know that, he said incredulously.
But then Cooper interrupted, addressing Jacksons utter shock: Christopher, the look on your face right now…
I wish the [radio] audience could see it.
Blankenbuehler protested, Thats why when you cross to stage left, its so important!
And Jackson, in mock anger, said, You dont understand.
Im learning about my show right now… Im serious!
He explained missed the last few initial rehearsals, where the cast was learning why they do certain moves.
Were going to take it apart, and were going to see how things got to where they were.
