Lin Manuel Miranda to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame...To Early?- Page 4

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 12:00am

10086Sundays said: "I would think that having a theatre named after him(Sondheim) means a lot more than a slab of marble that gets trampled on all day.  At least, if I were to ever become successful and/or famous enough, I'd prefer the theatre or a university program or scholarship program in my honor.

 

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This!!! Spot on. 

[stevie3]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 12:16am

Enough of this guy allready, Hes a chump, the show is over rated, and you fools keep paying big money. A star on the Hollywood walk of shame is what he should be receiving

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 2:14am

Lin Manuel Miranda made a difference in musical theater, in the arts and he is being acknowledged for that. There is no time line that is written in stone for being acknowledged for this accomplishment. He is a ground breaking artist who has made a difference in theater, arts and the world of entertainment. His talent speaks for itself and he should not have to apologize for his success to anyone. He is clearly enjoying the fruits of his labor and some of you are twisting it into  self aggrandizement. NOT SO. The man truly is humbled by all the honors bestowed upon him.

The fact that he is being honored in this way, irks some of you on this board and to those who feel this way I say GET THE FVCK OVER IT. It is happening and he fvcking deserves it. Talk all the crap you want until the fvcking cows come home...but it won't change a damn thing. 

Sit behind your computer screens and tear him down just to make your pathetic selves feel better...but guess what? It will not change ONE. DAMN. THING. 

He's getting his well deserved star and all you haters can go choke on that fact and suck a huge bag of you-know-what.

The naysayers on this thread are a sad pathetic bunch of hateful, miserable, losers.

It truly sucks to be you.

You suck as individuals and you suck at life. PERIOD.

 

Updated On: 6/24/17 at 02:14 AM

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 2:22am

i agree with Carlos Alberto, i thought this was maybe a little soon but you all are taking this way out of proportion.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 2:26am

I'm happy for him, but it really does seem very early in his career to be awarded this, but whatever.  Apparently to say this warrants a personal attack from everyone's favorite rude and distasteful poster, CarlosAlberto.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 2:34am

gypsy101 said: "i agree with Carlos Alberto, i thought this was maybe a little soon but you all are taking this way out of proportion.

 

Thank you gypsy101. Many on this board are taking things WAY out of proportion. 

The backlash by some on this board is unwarranted. 

Instead of celebrating the fact that one of "our own" is being acknowledged in this way some of you choose to be petty and hateful. 

And GeorgeandDot, if speaking my truth makes me a rude and distasteful poster to you...then SO BE IT. I make no apologies to you or anyone else on this board, I stand my ground. 

 

[DAME]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 2:56am

CarlosAlberto said: "Lin Manuel Miranda made a difference in musical theater, in the arts and he is being acknowledged for that. There is no time line that is written in stone for being acknowledged for this accomplishment. He is a ground breaking artist who has made a difference in theater, arts and the world of entertainment. His talent speaks for itself and he should not have to apologize for his success to anyone. He is clearly enjoying the fruits of his labor and some of you are twisting it into  self aggrandizement. NOT SO. The man truly is humbled by all the honors bestowed upon him.

The fact that he is being honored in this way, irks some of you on this board and to those who feel this way I say GET THE FVCK OVER IT. It is happening and he fvcking deserves it. Talk all the crap you want until the fvcking cows come home...but it won't change a damn thing. 

Sit behind your computer screens and tear him down just to make your pathetic selves feel better...but guess what? It will not change ONE. DAMN. THING. 

He's getting his well deserved star and all you haters can go choke on that fact and suck a huge bag of you-know-what.

The naysayers on this thread are a sad pathetic bunch of hateful, miserable, losers.

It truly sucks to be you.

You suck as individuals and you suck at life. PERIOD.

 

 

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I love it.  This reminds me of the meltdowns you had when people were bashing "On Your Feet".   

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 3:02am

See this is the kind of good crazy on BWW! Buried deep in the shouts and caps is an actual discussion rather than just petty ranting.

I think more dignified recognition for Mr. Miranda will come as his career seasons. And who can say how high his star will rise? A lot of the people arguing here will probably be dead by time anyone can really say for sure.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 3:05am

CarlosAlberto said: "gypsy101 said: "i agree with Carlos Alberto, i thought this was maybe a little soon but you all are taking this way out of proportion.

 

Thank you gypsy101. Many on this board are taking things WAY out of proportion. 

The backlash by some on this board is unwarranted. 

Instead of celebrating the fact that one of "our own" is being acknowledged in this way some of you choose to be petty and hateful. 

And GeorgeandDot, if speaking my truth makes me a rude and distasteful poster to you...then SO BE IT. I make no apologies to you or anyone else on this board, I stand my ground. 

 Are you twelve years old?

 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 7:00am

I agree with Carlos. First, it clearly sounds like Disney bought his star because of the press release Disney released. Second, it wouldn't surprise me if Lin is letting his fame to go over his head, but he seems like a very genuine down-to-earth and sweet man. I don't think he would buy a star for the heck of it, and his reaction seems very shocked and humble.

It is too early, but he's been doing a hell a lot: Creating an extremely rare Broadway phenomenon (which is a groundbreaking show),  writing a Disney score (would have sealed his EGOT if it wasn't for La La Land), and starring in a sequel to a beloved Disney movie next year. He deserves it and he deserves everything he gets. 

[asoftplacetoland]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 9:39am

I don't even keep tabs on who has a star. If you asked me, "Does _______ have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?" I wouldn't even be able to tell you for sure. It really doesn't matter at all and Lin's happy so let him be happy. Everyone will forget about it soon. 

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 10:08am

Did I read someone say Sondheim is retired?? He most certainly is not retired. He is still actively working on the Bunuel project, and he is involved in the major revivals of his works, from Broadway, to off Broadway, to London, etc. He's not like Jerry Herman who is actually retired.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 7:18pm

Girl. That wasn't a meltdown. That was a READ. You being a big LOCA should know the difference.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 7:20pm

GeorgeandDot said: "CarlosAlberto said: "gypsy101 said: "i agree with Carlos Alberto, i thought this was maybe a little soon but you all are taking this way out of proportion.

 

Thank you gypsy101. Many on this board are taking things WAY out of proportion. 

The backlash by some on this board is unwarranted. 

Instead of celebrating the fact that one of "our own" is being acknowledged in this way some of you choose to be petty and hateful. 

And GeorgeandDot, if speaking my truth makes me a rude and distasteful poster to you...then SO BE IT. I make no apologies to you or anyone else on this board, I stand my ground. 

 Are you twelve years old?

If that's the best you can do then you really need to have a seat in the corner and STFU. 

 

[binau]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 7:38pm

Soon you'll be "shaking your damn head".

It's hard not to feel that a man who has done one notable thing (Hamilton) and being showered with cash and awards because of it is a LITTLE BIT overrated. But good for him, I guess.

Updated On: 6/24/17 at 07:38 PM

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 8:42pm

CarlosAlberto said: "GeorgeandDot said: "CarlosAlberto said: "gypsy101 said: "i agree with Carlos Alberto, i thought this was maybe a little soon but you all are taking this way out of proportion.

 

Thank you gypsy101. Many on this board are taking things WAY out of proportion. 

The backlash by some on this board is unwarranted. 

Instead of celebrating the fact that one of "our own" is being acknowledged in this way some of you choose to be petty and hateful. 

And GeorgeandDot, if speaking my truth makes me a rude and distasteful poster to you...then SO BE IT. I make no apologies to you or anyone else on this board, I stand my ground. 

 Are you twelve years old?

If that's the best you can do then you really need to have a seat in the corner and STFU. 

 Go to datalounge if you want to be a b!tchy queen.  You just come off as nasty and class-less on here.  Get a grip, psyco and realize that no one wants your crusty a$$ on here.  BTW Kerry Washington has some class and style, so I'm not sure that she's the best person to represent you.  I can get to your level if I want to, honey, so maybe you're the one that needs to STFU, sit in the corner, and let the adults talk.

 

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 10:01pm

I wouldn't say that Lin has let anything "go to his head." He's confident now more than ever, but it's not like that's a bad thing/unwarranted. He wrote the most successful musical of the decade thus far and became a millionaire pretty much overnight. He then wrote the music for one of the best Disney films in recent memory, and is about to star in another film. I've been following Lin for years and he's always been nothing but ambitious and looking towards the stars, even before In the Heights was successful.

I mean, about thirty of his life goals were realized over the course of two years. And maybe that has gotten to his head a little bit (I wouldn't really go that far personally, but I can see how people would think that), but it's not like it's unwarranted. If anyone deserves bragging rights about their recent successes, it's him.  

[froote]

Posted: 6/24/17 at 10:34pm

leighmiserables said: "I wouldn't say that Lin has let anything "go to his head." He's confident now more than ever, but it's not like that's a bad thing/unwarranted. He wrote the most successful musical of the decade thus far and became a millionaire pretty much overnight. He then wrote the music for one of the best Disney films in recent memory, and is about to star in another film. I've been following Lin for years and he's always been nothing but ambitious and looking towards the stars, even before In the Heights was successful.

I mean, about thirty of his life goals were realized over the course of two years. And maybe that has gotten to his head a little bit (I wouldn't really go that far personally, but I can see how people would think that), but it's not like it's unwarranted. If anyone deserves bragging rights about their recent successes, it's him. "

Honestly, unless people were expecting him to refuse nominations, awards and honors and constantly talk down on himself I don't know what people thought would be suitably modest for someone in his situation. To me he seems almost entirely unchanged from his pre-Hamilton days. Still very active on Twitter, communicating with his fanbase day in day out, still has largely the same group of friends. He stage doored Hamilton until it became impossible to do so. Constantly praising his peers and their work and promoting it to his 1.4mil Twitter followers. Admits his faults as much as he admits his accomplishments. Don't see the issue.

 

Updated On: 6/24/17 at 10:34 PM

[theatreguy12]

Posted: 6/25/17 at 1:35pm

I don't think it's too early.  The Walk of Fame is full of names that most of us have never heard of unless we were deep in the industry, be it the music, TV, film or theater industry.  

So you put LMM's name on there now?  So?  Many will see his name and know who he is, many won't.   The longer he sticks around, the numbers (of those who know him) will increase...but there will always be that contingent who has no idea who he is.

That wild hair that Hollywood gets for the flavor of the month in celebrities is not a new thing.  LMM is the hot commodity right now on Broadway.  And Disney, being the corporate behemoth they've become, will get their claws into the latest Broadway phenom in order to continue to legitimize themselves as Broadway contenders and will succeed in getting that person all the press he or she could have ever dreamed of.  Even out here on the left coast. LMM is that hip commodity that Disney likes to promote to keep themselves relevant.

Promoting him, getting his name out there as the next "star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cough up the money and get LMM's approval (which you know he'll agree too), and it's a done deal.

Doesn't matter how many people do or don't know who he is.  Plenty of names along Hollywood Blvd. that many of us wouldn't have a clue as to who they are anyway.