Tonight is the Tony Awards, being called by some the Hamiltony's because of the record breaking 16 nominations Hamilton received. If it wins in every category it was nominated in the show could break the record of 12 Tonys held by The Producers, however the most they can win is 13 because of multiple Hamilton nominees in the male lead and featured male categories. Predicting Leslie Odom Jr for best lead actor in a musical over Lin-Manuel Miranda - as I think voters will want to spread the love and Lin will already win for best musical, book and music, and Daveed Diggs for best featured actor.
To get in the mood, and for the sheer, bighearted glee of it, see the link below for the 2013 Tony opener.
In 2011, Lin-Manuel Miranda sat backstage at the Tonys working on a rap for Neil Patrick Harris to deliver at the close of the show. Here working on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CR-sAit8LE
And then performed here where their creative collaboration and excellence gives way to a rocking show stopping close!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ocht_vicpc
so neat! had no idea he wrote that!
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