Lin-Manuel Miranda: A Multifaceted Talent

Lin-Manuel Miranda: A Multifaceted Talent

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Emma Peterson

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Lin-Manuel Miranda is a multifaceted artist known for his work as an actor, composer, lyricist, playwright, filmmaker, and writer. He has made significant contributions to modern musical theater with productions like 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton,' the latter earning 16 Tony nominations and 11 wins. Miranda's influence extends to Disney, where he wrote songs for 'Moana' and 'Encanto,' earning Oscar nominations and a Grammy. His song 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' set a record on the Billboard Hot 100. Miranda is honored with stars on both the Puerto Rico and Hollywood Walks of Fame.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Lin-Manuel Miranda known for combining in his stage productions?

Classical music and opera

Ballet and contemporary dance

Modern musical forms and classic musical theater

Jazz and rock music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda was nominated for 16 Tony Awards?

In the Heights

Moana

Encanto

Hamilton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Tony Awards did 'Hamilton' win?

8

11

16

5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which song from 'Moana' earned Lin-Manuel Miranda an Oscar nomination?

You're Welcome

Shiny

How Far I'll Go

We Know the Way

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' achieve on the Billboard Hot 100 charts?

Most weeks at number one for a Disney song

Fastest climb to number one

Most downloads in a week

Longest song duration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Lin-Manuel Miranda have stars honoring his achievements?

Broadway Walk of Fame

London Walk of Fame

New York Walk of Fame

Puerto Rico Walk of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame