This concise biography follows his journey from a Puerto Rican upbringing in New York to becoming a pioneering composer, lyricist and performer who fused hip-hop, Latin rhythms and classic Broadway to reshape contemporary musical theater; it covers his early interest in songwriting and stage work, the creation and impact of his landmark shows, the challenges he faced along the way, and his broader cultural influence on representation and the arts.

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