Super Soul · December 17, 2025 · 28m

Super Soul Special: Lin-Manuel Miranda: Creativity and Compassion

Oprah Winfrey interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Apollo Theater in New York. Miranda discusses the creation of his hit musical 'Hamilton,' focusing on how legacy drives the characters of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. He also reflects on his childhood experience of 'creative loneliness' and how it shaped his career. The conversation touches on his newborn son and the impact of hurricanes on Puerto Rico.

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Highlights

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Legacy as a Central Theme in Hamilton

Miranda explains how the pursuit of legacy drives the characters of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in his musical.

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Creative Loneliness Shaping His Career

Miranda opens up about experiencing 'creative loneliness' as a child in New York City.

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Misc

✧Lin-Manuel shares a personal update about his newborn son, Francisco.

✧The interview was recorded at the iconic Apollo Theater in New York City.

✧He reflects on the devastation in Puerto Rico from hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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