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’s Mandy Gonzalez singing her new single by Miranda.
By
Ruthie Fierberg
September 14, 2017
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 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 Villafañe 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, “Fearless,” written for her by Miranda.
VivaBroadway is The League’s initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Broadway and the Latino audiences around the nation.
Lupita Nyong'o, Katrina Lenk, Jelani Alladin, and more were on hand to celebrate the October 31 opening night of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' new musical.