Lin-Manuel Miranda to host SNL

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:21am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/JUST-IN-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-to-Host-NBCs-SATURDAY-NIGHT-LIVE-20160928

 

So excited for this!!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:23am

This is MAJOR!! Can't wait.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:24am

If his previous attempts at "comedy" are any indication, this broadcast will be a snoozefest. Not looking forward to it.. 

[Scott Rosson]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:26am

Lin-Manuel Miranda and twenty one pilots! So hype! 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:27am

Crazy crazy crazy crazy!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:41am

That's a big deal.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:44am

This is really going to be interesting. Yeah sure he's a Broadway darling that the media has fallen in love with too, but in terms of awareness of people that have actually seen him in anything aside from talk show appearances compared to the big stars they bring in the ratings...I suppose that the new audiences that'll bring will balance out the people that will just skip it.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:48am

Just glad it isn't the opener. Not a fan of his acting.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:53am

That's because his acting skills are nonexistent. #truthbomb

[Valentina3]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:58am

OMG Liza, why you gotta be such a hater. He acts well. You're a #stinkbomb

[Kad]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:59am

Having a personality known primarily for their Broadway work host SNL is incredible. He'll be great.

[RW3]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 10:59am

Liza's Headband said: "That's because his acting skills are nonexistent. #truthbomb

Nah. This isn't a #truthbomb, it's just your opinion. Also, his 2 Tony nominations would disagree.

 

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:03am

As an actor he's got more charisma than chops, but what we're forgetting is charisma goes a long way. Even on HOUSE, he was basically playing a variation on himself, but his unique nature brought that character to life.

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:12am

Ditto @ Kad

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:15am

darquegk said: "As an actor he's got more charisma than chops, but what we're forgetting is charisma goes a long way. Even on HOUSE, he was basically playing a variation on himself, but his unique nature brought that character to life.

 

"

 

SNL is no HOUSE. Just to be clear. 

[Kad]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:15am

Also: this is SNL, not Masterpiece Theatre. The best SNL hosts are charismatic, natural entertainers who are used to the demands of live performance and willing to put themselves out there and commit.

[smidge]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:25am

And if anybody has seen recent seasons of SNL, he can only elevate the proceedings.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:26am

I just really, really hope there's not more than 1 Hamilton sketch. I can see it being the opening monologue with cast and "audience" members asking for tickets, a sketch of famous people visiting backstage, a digital short about John Adams or something, etc etc.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:28am

Can't wait!!!

[A Canadian in NYC]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:29am

I'll be in San Francisco to see Hedwig that weekend - thank god for PVR's.   Man, I would love it if Lin rapped with Twenty One Pilots - that would be epic.

 

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:30am

nasty_khakis said: "I just really, really hope there's not more than 1 Hamilton sketch. I can see it being the opening monologue with cast and "audience" members asking for tickets, a sketch of famous people visiting backstage, a digital short about John Adams or something, etc etc."

 

Or more than 1 sketch that leads to a rap battle.

 

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:35am

Mildred Plotka said: "nasty_khakis said: "I just really, really hope there's not more than 1 Hamilton sketch. I can see it being the opening monologue with cast and "audience" members asking for tickets, a sketch of famous people visiting backstage, a digital short about John Adams or something, etc etc."

 

Or more than 1 sketch that leads to a rap battle."

Exactly. I mean to say/imply this as well. I won't fault Miranda since the process of SNL is basically "the best of" what the writers throw at you that Lorne approves. 

[indytallguy]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:56am

FWIW, he's on the cover of the new GQ. Almost didn't recognize him.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 11:56am

Kad said: "Having a personality known primarily for their Broadway work host SNL is incredible. He'll be great."

 

^Couldn't agree more...

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 9/28/16 at 12:06pm

Praying for a Kate McKinnon Hillary HAMILTON style rap battle.