Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony acceptance speech was a heartbreaking sonnet for Orlando
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Awards acceptance speech reminded a world devastated by the tragic mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando of the healing power of love.
And since this Lin-Manuel, the whole thing was a sonnet, of course.
"We chase the melodies that seem to find us until they're finished songs and start to play," said Manuel. "When senseless acts of tragedy remind us that nothing here is promised. Not one day."
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Carol King handed Manuel one of what will likely be many awards he takes home Sunday night for Best Original Score Written for Theatre.
Manuel thanked his wife for her support and continued speaking, addressing the shooting and bringing the Beacon Theater to tears.
"This show is proof that history remembers. We live through times when hate and fear seem stronger, we rise and fall and and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer," Manuel insisted.
"Love is love is love is love is love is love is love — cannot be killed or swept aside."
