Lin-Manuel Miranda lookalike contest honors 'Hamilton' anniversary

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Friday, October 24, 2025
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MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- In honor of the 10th anniversary of "Hamilton," New Yorkers gathered in Washington Square Park on Thursday night for a Lin-Manuel Miranda lookalike contest.

The contestants prepared 30-second to one-minute performances.

The grand prize was a $10 bill and a trophy.

Miranda posted on Instagram a photo of the contest poster and said that he was out of town and would not be able to make the contest.


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