Miranda wrote the music and lyrics for the musical In the Heights, which opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in March 2008. Miranda's written work for the show earned him numerous accolades, including the 2008 Tony Award for Best Original Score and the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Further, Miranda's performance in the show's lead role of Usnavi earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
From August 6th 2015 to July 9th 2016, Miranda performed on Broadway in the lead role as Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton, a musical for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics—and which earned the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Miranda played his last performance in Hamilton on July 9, 2016, and the role of Alexander Hamilton was taken over by previous alternate Javier Muñoz. Miranda vowed to return to the show in the near future. In fact, he recently reprised his role as Alexander Hamilton in a special 23 performance three-week run in Puerto Rico January 11-27, 2019.
Lin-Manuel was born in New York City of Puerto Rican descent. He attended Hunter College High School and Wesleyan University. He founded a hip-hop theatre troupe called "Freestyle Love Supreme". Miranda also wrote, directed, and acted in an independent film called Clayton's Friends (1996). In 2007, Miranda made an appearance on an episode of television series The Sopranos. Lin-Manuel has also worked as an English teacher at his old high school, written for the Manhattan Times as a columnist and restaurant reviewer, and composed for commercials. In 2008, Lin-Manuel was invited by composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz to contribute two new songs to a revised version of Schwartz and Nina Faso's 1978 musical "Working" which opened in May at the Asolo Repertory Theater in Sarasota, FL.
Miranda received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame November 30th 2018.
His awards include 3 Tony Awards, 5 Grammy Awards, 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. an Annie Award, a MacArthur Fellowship Award, a Kennedy Centre Honor and a Pulitzer Prize
The Story of Tonight
Lin-Manuel Miranda Lyrics
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I may not live to see our glory
But I will gladly join the fight
But I will gladly join the fight
And when our children tell our story
And when our children tell our story
They'll tell the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Raise a glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Let's have another round tonight
Raise a glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise a glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
They'll tell the story of tonight
In Lin-Manuel Miranda's "The Story of Tonight", the lyrics carry a powerful message of unity, courage, and perseverance through difficult times. The first line, "I may not live to see our glory," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about fighting for a cause greater than oneself. The singer acknowledges that they may not personally live to see the outcome of their efforts, but they are willing to fight anyway. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, with lines like "But I will gladly join the fight" and "Let's have another round tonight."
The second half of the song focuses on the idea of telling one's story. The singer believes that even if they do not live to see change come about, they can still be remembered and honored through the stories told by future generations: "And when our children tell our story / They'll tell the story of tonight." The repetition of the line "Raise a glass to freedom" emphasizes the importance of remembering the values for which one is fighting.
Overall, "The Story of Tonight" is an anthem for anyone who has ever fought for a cause they believe in, even when the outcome is uncertain. It reminds us that our actions can have lasting impact, and that our stories can inspire others to continue the fight.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not live to see our glory
I may not live long enough to see the success and achievements of our efforts.
But I will gladly join the fight
Nevertheless, I am willing to join the cause and contribute to the struggle.
And when our children tell our story
When our children recount the tales of the past, events that occurred earlier on in their time, they will tell of us and our deeds.
They'll tell the story of tonight
The stories they recount will include the present moments.
Let's have another round tonight
We need to continue celebrating, maintain our morale.
Raise a glass to freedom
Lift your glasses and make a toast to the concept of what freedom represents, which can never be taken away from us.
Something they can never take away
No one has the power to take away what freedom represents to us.
No matter what they tell you
Despite what the others might say, nobody will ever be able to take away what freedom means to us.
Raise a glass to the four of us
Raise a toast to us, the four revolutionaries in particular.
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
We will gain more support and new members in the future to strengthen our cause.
Telling the story of tonight
They, new recruits, and future generations will tell stories about what has occurred tonight.
They'll tell the story of tonight
Again, they will recount what has occurred this evening.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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