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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I couldn't possibly write 'Next to Normal,' but God, I can weep and watch 'Next to Normal' five times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep emotional connection and appreciation for the musical 'Next to Normal,' highlighting the power of art to move us.
Lin-Manuel Miranda conveys his admiration for the musical 'Next to Normal' by acknowledging his inability to write something as impactful while revealing the profound effect it has on him. The quote underscores the role of art in eliciting strong emotions and the recognition of creative works that resonate deeply with audiences.
Themes
ArtEmotionMusicalAdmirationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
A theater critic might use this quote to describe the impact of a moving performance.
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Everything we know about Hamilton, we knew when he was alive, because he told us.
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In the best works of fiction, there's no mustache-twirling villain. I try to write shows where even the bad guy's got his reasons.
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