What is the best Lin-Manuel Miranda musical?

From a Founding Father rapping in a packed Broadway house to Polynesian wayfinders and magical Colombian families, each project bends a completely different genre to its will. Which moment from this catalog hits hardest for you?

1

Hamilton

A Tony Award, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway phenomenon telling the story of Alexander Hamilton through hip-hop, jazz, and R&B.

1000pts

2

Freestyle Love Supreme

The improvisational hip-hop comedy show Miranda co-founded that ran Off-Broadway and then on Broadway, blending audience suggestions with live rap.

861pts

3

Bring It On: The Musical

A Broadway cheerleading musical co-composed by Miranda and Tom Kitt, mixing competitive spirit with social commentary about privilege.

699pts

4

In the Heights

Miranda's debut Broadway musical celebrating the Latino community of Washington Heights, NYC, with a salsa, hip-hop, and merengue-infused score.

699pts

5

tick, tick... BOOM!

Miranda directed this 2021 Netflix film adaptation of Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical, earning two Academy Award nominations.

636pts

6

Encanto

The 2021 Disney animated film set in Colombia with Miranda's chart-topping songs including the viral hit 'We Don't Talk About Bruno.'

636pts

7

The Warriors

Miranda's upcoming 2026 Broadway musical adaptation of the 1979 cult classic film, set to premiere with its Broadway premiere announced.

559pts

8

Vivo

The 2021 Netflix animated film in which Miranda voiced the lead character and composed 11 original songs blending Cuban and Latin pop music.

559pts

9

Moana

The 2016 Disney animated film featuring Miranda's songs about a Polynesian wayfinder's epic ocean voyage, including the beloved 'How Far I'll Go.'

466pts