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Flash mob surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda (OFFICIAL VIDEO NOW UP!)
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#25Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/27/10 at 10:18pmLooks like you may need to be a "friend" of Flash Mob America to view the video. Not as cool as the overhead shot though
camncal
Stand-by Joined: 12/20/07
#26Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/27/10 at 10:30pmLin was not "surprised". He knew there was a flashmob. they've been organizing this forever.
#27Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/27/10 at 10:37pm
"IT WAS F*CKING CRAZY, Y'ALL.
I have a video from my crappy Kodak Easyshare perspective, but it doesn't really do it justice. To see old ladies and little kids build into 300 people, doing a dance to a song you wrote. Can't wait for the edited video to emerge.
I was there for a "press event," having dinner with some fans as part of some sweepstakes. I was totally surprised. Thanks to the Pantages and Flash Mob USA, and all of y'all who learned all that. Aight. Gotta go do Act Two. Thanks again!"
Are you calling him a liar?
#28Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/27/10 at 10:57pmYes, they were organizing it forever. It's a flash mob. It didn't just happen. But from the beginning we were all told that it was a surprise for Lin-Manuel and to keep the information close to the chest. Hell, we didn't even know where the flash mob was going to be until two days before it happened.
#29Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 1:13pm
This is amazing!
Flash Mob America's official video
Updated On: 6/28/10 at 01:13 PM
#30Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 1:39pmYAY! Thanks for posting it.
#31Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 1:57pmWow, that was amazing!
#32Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:06pmNicely done. And in reference to an earlier post, I think Lin was quite surprised.
rmusic11322
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/07
#33Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:07pmThat was insane. I'm jealous of the people who got to meet him.
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#34Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:36pmWow. That was awesome! I love Lin's reaction. Thanks for posting the video.
Stagedoor2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/1/04
#35Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:59pmThat was very fun to watch -- thanks for posting it. I've just sent it to some friends in LA with a very strong reccommendation to see the show.
jennafan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/06
#36Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 3:46pmOn the official video at 1:01, does Lin say "It's a flash mob"?
#37Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 8:36pmSo for those of you who participated, what night are you seeing the show?
jennafan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/06
#38Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 8:50pmWho offered free tickets to the show for being involved?
#39Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/28/10 at 9:06pmI have tears streaming down my face. That was awesome.
musical baby
Swing Joined: 12/28/05
#40Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 12:33am
From what I heard from my friend the flash mob participants were offered a ticket to the July 6 or 7th performance.
Updated On: 6/29/10 at 12:33 AM
#41Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 12:44amYes, we found out two days before that they would be offering us a ticket. A very nice gesture of appreciation indeed! The voucher turned out to be for either this Tues-Thurs or next Tues-Thurs. First come, first served... in other words, redeem it before the show is sold out! My friend and I are going next week.
jennafan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/06
#42Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 1:37amI am curious to know how you all got involved? Where did you practice the dance and everything?
#43Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 2:12am
Today we have an example of a great Flash Mob (96,000) and a truly awful one. The tall guy in the front...did he show up for any rehearsals?
Uh
SomethingCreative
Swing Joined: 6/20/10
#44Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 2:45am
I participated in the flash mob! It was one of the best experience of my life. You can even see me in the picture if you know it's me and look really hard. Haha!
I learnt the choreography through a Youtube video but there were a few rehearsals ahead of time and then one on the day of the event at a park near Citywalk. :)
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#45Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 9:21amIs it really selling out at The Pantages?
#46Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 9:34amThat was a great flash mob. Thanks for sharing it.
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#47Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 12:37pmJennafan, the practices were initially held at the lobby of the Pantages theater before the show was running. Eventually, it moved to a larger space. The final practice was held at a park near Universal Studios.
jennafan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/06
#48Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 3:25pm
Thanks so much for answering my question.
I am glad Flash Mob America used fans, but that was a bit risky because anyone working at the theatre or a fan could have leaked the word to Lin.
It was a great idea though!
#49Flash mob to '96,000' surprises Lin-Manuel Miranda at Universal City Walk
Posted: 6/29/10 at 3:52pm
Interestingly enough, a lot of people seemed to know each other from past flash mobs and I got the sense that there is this sub culture of people who make a hobby out of doing these things. In otherwords, I think that a lot of those people were "regulars" who may not have even known what ITH was until this event. For those people, I think their loyalty is with Flash Mob America's mission to surprise and not the actual event they are dancing for.
Sure there were a lot of fans who found out about this and danced for the first time, but speaking as one of them, the fun was in seeing Lin's reaction and I don't think anyone wanted to spoil that. I suppose that there is a certain amount of risk that someone will spoil it but thankfully it all seemed to work out somehow.
Updated On: 6/29/10 at 03:52 PM
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