Over the past year or so, Lin-Manuel Miranda has gone from Broadway sensation to Disney darling, lending his songwriting skills to Star Wars: The Force Awakens and signing on to star opposite Emily Blunt in the new Mary Poppins sequel — and that’s only half of it. According to Miranda, his role at Disney is rapidly expanding, and the latest project on his growing to-do list is a secret animated film with Zootopia co-director Byron Howard.
I’m a sucker for celebrity collaborations. Inspired by Live Aid, that event in the 80s that I refer to as one of the greatest days of my life, I love seeing artists sharing their talent for a good cause. The latest musical pairing has brought Jennifer Lopez together with “Hamilton” phenom, Lin-Manuel Miranda...