You know what's a great way of tricking people into thinking you're a genius? Write a show about geniuses!
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I always had an eye toward the stage for the story of Hamilton's life, but I began with the idea of a concept album, the way Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were albums before they were musicals.
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What this quote means
The quote reflects the creative process of Lin-Manuel Miranda in conceptualizing 'Hamilton', integrating musical and storytelling elements.
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his vision for 'Hamilton' as a theatrical piece that started from a musical concept similar to famous works like 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. He highlights how he approached the storytelling by considering both the narrative of Alexander Hamilton's life and the way music can enhance that narrative, blending his appreciation for the stage with the idea of a concept album.
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HamiltonMusicalStageConcept AlbumStorytelling
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Example use cases
In a discussion about the creative process behind musicals, I would cite this quote to illustrate the fusion of music and narrative.
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