Lin-Manuel Miranda | When the Truth Pops Out | National Virtual Mainstage 2021

As an awkward theater kid in high school, Lin-Manuel writes a play and, as he watches it come to life on stage, he realizes how much of himself and his past made its way into his work and still continues to do so.
This story was originally recorded on June 30, 2021 at a Moth Mainstage show at United Palace in Washington Heights, presented by global storytelling organization The Moth, in partnership with Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA).
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[@andreariitano6497]

I started watching this bcs my brain said Lin-Manuel Miranda must have something to say and you ought to listen.

[@janisnelson8314]

I’ve said so many times that Lin-Manuel is my hero. This video explains why.

[@NotRoseSpacesingOut]

Literally I said "zip zap zop" without even thinking when he mentioned theatre games and I lost my mind when we said it at literally the exact same time lololol

[@pie1o1morris46]

I've actually always admired/envied theater kids. I would never be able to act/sing in front of an audience. And that bond they have and being able to recognize other theater kids, making references/jokes that only other theater kids can understand. It's like a cool club that I wish I had the honor to join.

[@PlushVader]

Hug your loved ones as much as you can because you never know witch hug will be the last one. Thank you Lin. P.s. I'm not crying, your crying.

[@LunCham]

Words and tune of that song is so emotional🥺🥺Lin you made me cry,again.

[@beckerhambabe]

Thank you for being you, Lin.

[@SallyWallach]

Thank you! I got a heart punch from Rent, too. Restaurant in Santa Fe is sung not only by the main characters. The main characters join the homeless people and they all sing it. I am ashamed to say that I had always assumed people on the street thought only of survival. Not until that very moment did I see unhoused people fully human with hopes and dreams of a better life. That realization has shaped my life since.

[@reidoha1066]

I unexpectedly lost one of my best friends in December last year. His description of everything being grey hit so hard that I started to cry all over again. I get to see Hamilton live next week. I’ll have a new appreciation & understanding behind his music after seeing this video when I go.

[@amandavillamayor979]

This is such a very personal story to tell a crowd and letting it be known in social media. While listening, I felt the privilege and less lonely having known I am not the only one thinking about grief and death so much. Thanks for sharing this, @The Moth! 🙂💙

[@strandedmusicians]

Thank you, Lin (and The Moth, and NoMAA). This was heart-breaking, yet beautiful.

[@Tinketje85]

Thank you for making this available for all of us... his storytelling is amazing

[@Wag-N-Train]

Spoken like a true story from a true artist. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@crazilyinliv]

what was that… why am i crying

[@alexispelletier5801]

This hits so close to home.

[@chids3302]

Truly incredible, I'm still shaking

[@alicemedlam]

Lin-Manuel Miranda 16th January 1997 8.00pm eastern time It s my 17th birthday and my girlfriend suprised me to see Rent The Musical

[@ashleychan3906]

That's what arts for. Thank you.

[@maryammoghaddas768]

I'm in tears, how did that happen?

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Goddammit Lin, I felt that!

[@francesca8122]

Thank you for sharing it.

[@natalieschuetz5700]

Is there a video recording of “Nightmare in D Major?” I would love to see it!

[@alexispelletier5801]

Exactly like I need to see this now

[@queenfrankey9441]

JUST WOW!!! ❤

[@naomichadwick4223]

Lin you just love doing this to us do you?😒😔

[@medenilla12]

Soooo deep

[@runefaustblack]

Does anybody know what became of this Meredith?

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

Wow.