Lin-Manuel Miranda's songs that tell a story

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a master storyteller. The creator and star of “Hamilton” has won Tony’s, Grammy’s, Emmy’s, even a Pulitzer. He redefined the modern musical and in the process, its audience. 

Across the world, Lin-Manuel has gained millions of fans – not just from his work on Broadway – but bringing Disney hits for a new generation with songs from Encanto, Moana, and The Little Mermaid.

But what are the songs that tell a story for him?

This Take 5 was captured at the Queensland Conservatory of Music in Brisbane; being on stage felt perfect for Lin-Manuel, and he brought it. From Biggie Smalls to Stephen Sondheim, this is the musical DNA of one of culture’s biggest names.

• Juan Luis Guerra – Carta De Amor
• The Notorious B.I.G. – Ten Crack Commandments
• Regina Spektor – On the Radio
• Queen – Under Pressure (ft David Bowie)
• Mandy Patinkin & Bernadette Peters – Move On (by Stephen Sondheim)