With endless accolades, a slew of projects in the works and a new haircut, it's been a whirlwind year for Hamilton creator and former title star Lin-Manuel Miranda. After getting audiences obsessed with the story of Alexander Hamilton, the Tony-winning composer has become the toast of Broadway, hip-hop, pop culture and beyond. Before leaving for London to film Mary Poppins Returns, Miranda shared his own backstory with GQ—and starred in a snazzy photo shoot chronicling and celebrating his start in his hometown, New York City. Don't throw away these hot shots! We can't wait to see what this non-stop genius does next.
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