Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece here can be anticipated in his work in In the Heights. His use of melody, inventive mixing of musical genres and (it must be said) very short scenes that ensure that a modern audience never loses focus were previewed there. The transitions, in particular, are extremely well done. Along with being the creator and former star of the Broadway smash-hit Hamilton, Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda is also the man behind the musical In the Heights, a story that's centered in Miranda is a prolific tweeter and he has provided regular updates on the new production since arriving in the UK in late November. After the first run-through, he wrote: "London, gird your heart Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andy Blankenbuehler, Alex Lacamoire and Thomas Kail. 2018 ORIGINAL WEST END PRODUCTION. Critics' Circle Theatre Award The Peter Hepple Award for Best Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards, 13 Nominations, 7 Wins Best New Musical Outstanding Achievement in Music - Alex Lacamoire and Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda gave a nod to the Queen's ancestor King George III during his performance at the Platinum Party at the Palace. The composer and playwright joined Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber for