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'Stand. Breathe. Look. Try to empty my mind. Somehow, for some
reason, I have been brought to this place to tell this story, now.
So tell it. That's all.' When Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking
musical Hamilton opened in London's West End in December 2017, it
was as huge a hit as it had been in its original production off-
and on Broadway. Lauded by critics and audiences alike, the show
would go on to win a record-equalling seven Olivier Awards -
including Best Actor in a Musical for Giles Terera, for his
portrayal of Aaron Burr. For Terera, though, his journey as Burr
had begun more than a year earlier, with his first audition in New
York, and continuing through extensive research and preparation,
intense rehearsals, previews and finally opening night itself.
Throughout this time he kept a journal, recording his experiences
of the production and his process of creating his award-winning
performance. This book, Hamilton and Me, is that journal. It offers
an honest, intimate and thrilling look at everything involved in
opening a once-in-a-generation production - the triumphs,
breakthroughs and doubts, the camaraderie of the rehearsal room and
the moments of quiet backstage contemplation - as well as a
fascinating, in-depth exploration of now-iconic songs and moments
from the musical, as seen from the inside. It is also deeply
personal, as Terera reflects on experiences from his own life that
he drew on to help shape his acclaimed portrayal. Illustrated with
dozens of colour photographs, many of which are shared here for the
first time, and featuring an exclusive Foreword by Lin-Manuel
Miranda, this book is an essential read for all fans of Hamilton -
offering fresh, first-hand insights into the music and characters
they love and know so well - as well as for aspiring and current
performers, students, and anyone who wants to discover what it
really felt like to be in the room where it happened. Hamilton and
Me was featured as Book of Week on BBC Radio 4 in August 2021.
Play 10 favourites from the critically acclaimed musical Hamilton.
This collection features carefully-crafted piano solo arrangements
from the music penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Including Burn,
Helpless and My Shot, all the pieces are fun to play and faithful
to the original performances. The show debuted on Broadway in
August 2015 to unprecedented advanced box office sales and has
become one of the most successful stage musicals ever.
Ethnic minorities represent a growing percentage of the elderly
population in the United States. Yet, the impact of aging on
minority groups and subgroups has only been partially studied. Now,
Minorities, Aging, and Health begins to fill the gap and open up
the debate on how to provide for the specific needs of an
increasingly diverse elderly population. In order to provide as
complete and current overview as possible, the contributors examine
a variety of populations, including Hispanics, Asian Americans,
Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. Some specific issues
covered in this volume include: mortality and life expectancy, the
incidence of disease and disabilities, diet and nutrition, access
to health services and long-term care, and public health care
policy. This book is both timely and unique, thus making it a
welcome addition to the literature on aging for scholars and health
care professionals. It will be an invaluable resource in the fields
of gerontology, public health, ethnic studies, and nursing.
Hamilton presents vocal selections from the critically acclaimed
musical about Alexander Hamilton. The show debuted on Broadway in
August 2015 to unprecedented advanced box office sales and has
already become one of the most successful Broadway musicals ever.
This collection features 17 songs in piano/vocal format from the
music penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Already a winner of 11 Tony
Awards, a Grammy and a Pulitzer Prize, Sir Cameron Macintosh's
production opened in London's West End in December 2017.
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