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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Trump Official Slams ‘Hamilton’ Star for ‘Publicity Stunt’

REPUBLICANS NOT WELCOME

The Trump administration official accused the producers of the hit Broadway show of being “intolerant” of Republicans.

Nandika Chatterjee | Published Mar 06, 2025

‘Mufasa’ Is a Failure That Doesn’t Even Have Good Songs

NOTHING THE LIGHT TOUCHES

Not even Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Beyoncé‘s daughter can save this unnecessary origin-story prequel.

Abby Monteil | Published Dec 17, 2024

Paul Simon and the ‘Complicated’ Legacy of ‘The Capeman’

‘IF THIS IS FAILURE…’

Director Alex Gibney’s new two-part documentary “In Restless Dreams” completely elides Paul Simon’s controversial “Capeman” musical. But should it really be forgotten?

Ethan Alter | Published Mar 23, 2024

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The Big ‘Percy Jackson’ Villain Doesn’t Think He’s That Evil

LIGHTNING THIEF

The shocking supervillain of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 1 reveals his take on the role was inspired by Anakin Skywalker and Killmonger.

Fletcher Peters | Published Jan 30, 2024

Lance Reddick Makes the ‘Percy Jackson’ Finale Extraordinary

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Percy Jackson finally gets to meet his dad in the epic, Mount Olympus-set finale of the first season, which serves as one of Lance Reddick’s final TV appearances.

Fletcher Peters | Published Jan 30, 2024

Adapting ‘Percy Jackson’ Was ‘Designed to Be Difficult’

SMELLS LIKE DEMIGOD SPIRIT

Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, and others from the ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ team talk Lin-Manuel Miranda, monsters, and more.

Fletcher Peters | Published Dec 19, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda Has New Broadway Show in Works: Report

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Miranda’s next project will reportedly be an adaptation of The Warriors, a 1965 novel written by Sol Yurick about a New York City gang turf battle.

Isabella Ramirez | Published Aug 03, 2023

Awkwafina’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Rap Will Ruin Your Weekend

POOR UNFORTUNATE EARS

Whatever you think of the new live-action “Little Mermaid,” we can all agree that the ghastly new song “Scuttlebutt” is one of the worst songs in Disney history.

Coleman Spilde | Published May 25, 2023

‘New York, New York’ Needs to Make a Brand New Start of It

NOT TOP OF THE HEAP

The final Broadway musical to open before the Tony Award nominations cutoff has the resounding New York anthem going for it. Beyond that, it’s a bit of a Manhattan mess.

Tim Teeman | Published Apr 26, 2023

Will the Oscars Shun Beyoncé Like They Always Have?

GIVE HER HER FLOWERS

Beyoncé is nominated for the first time, after regularly showing up and contributing to Hollywood’s biggest night. Will she finally be rewarded for her years of service?

Kyndall Cunningham | Published Mar 27, 2022

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