Hello all!
Short post today–but I finally get to see Hamilton!! Today is the day! Many thanks to my devoted and intrepid husband who braved the online ticket block distribution back in June to get us these seats.
It’s pretty amazing how excited I am about this. It’s crazy that people’s first question is “have you seen it?” As a lifelong musical theater nerd, I love that people across every demographic are getting into it. (Welcome, newbies! We love you!) I truly think Lin Manuel Miranda is a genius and I am delighted to be alive in the same time that he is. I can’t wait to see what his next musical is.
When I start to despair about the state of the world or any old thing, I remember that Hamilton exists. It’s art like that–big, bold, beautiful multicultural art–that is what makes us America, and it makes me feel “how lucky we are to be alive right now.” Listening to Hamilton makes me want to be a better human being. I want to make art like that.
May we all find things that make us want to be better, and may we all be better.
Love you all–expect a florid review next week!
Laura Sook Duncombe, Unabridged 
Just heard you on the pirate episode of this American life. Absolutely loved your 10 minutes segment with Stephanie Foo. Immediately sent the link to my daughters and can’t wait to get your book into their hands in mine. Godspeed and good luck on your next project.
Just heard you on the pirate episode of this American life. Absolutely loved your 10 minutes segment with Stephanie Foo. Immediately sent the link to my daughters and can’t wait to get your book into their hands and mine. Godspeed and good luck on your next project.