Broadway NewsLin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo Will Host VivaBroadway in Times SquareThe duo co-host the Hispanic Heritage Month event, featuring the debut of Hamilton鈥檚 Mandy Gonzalez singing her new single by Miranda.
By
Ruthie Fierberg
September 14, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15鈥揙ctober 15), Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and two-time Tony nominee John Leguizamo will join forces to host VivaBroadway September 15.
The event, presented by The Broadway League in partnership with AARP and sponsored by Spectrum, will take place in Duffy Square in Times Square. The outdoor celebration begins at 6:30 PM.
The program will include special guest appearances and performances from current and past Broadway stars, including Ana Villafa帽e and cast members from On Your Feet! as the show launches its national tour. Performers will also include Rodney Ingram (The Phantom of the Opera) and Emma Pfaeffle (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). In addition, Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton) will debut her upcoming single, 鈥淔earless,鈥� written for her by Miranda.
VivaBroadway is The League鈥檚 initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Broadway and the Latino audiences around the nation.
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