Josh Segarra Quotes

I can only imagine what the show would have meant to me as a 16- or 17-year-old. I know what 'Rent' meant to me in my life, how that show changed the course of my life, and we can only hope that 'Hamilton' will have the same effect on a few kids.

I just have been so surprised and delighted with what has happened with 'Hamilton.' It really has been one of the most enchanting experiences of my life.

What's incredible about 'Hamilton,' and the reason you can't get a ticket, is because everyone's responding to it. Everyone is seeing a bit of themselves in it.

'Hamilton' is one of the best things I've ever seen on a stage, and for a guy who loves American history, hip-hop and theater, it was pure bliss.

I never imagined that Hamilton would be turned into a musical, much less a hip-hop musical. I think I can safely say that that's the last thing I would have expected.

'Hamilton' is revolutionary in terms of writing.

I've memorized 'Hamilton.'

I'm in no way running from 'Hamilton' or its success or these beautiful songs that I've been blessed to be able to be the one to introduce them. I certainly won't be the last to sing them, but to be the first, I feel very lucky.

'Hamilton' is, of course, closely tied to the Obamas because Lin first performed the opening number at a White House poetry jam.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a musical icon, and being part of any show of his is an honor.

My auntie Anne took me to 'Phantom of the Opera' in London. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.

I have always loved Broadway.

My parents were in 'Brigadoon' on Broadway when I was a couple of years old.

I would like to play Broadway!

I absolutely loved my stint on Broadway in 'Hairspray.'

'Turn Me Loose' was Off-Broadway, and now we are making a concerted effort to figure out how to get it to on Broadway.

I did 'Eubie!' on Broadway with the Hines brothers, 'Comin' Uptown' with Gregory Hines, and then 'Hairspray.'

I used to watch the Broadway 'Les Miz' and study it.

'Once on This Island' is one of my favorite musicals, so to have the lead in that would be great.

My biggest inspiration is Audra McDonald.

'Hamilton' and 'Shuffle Along' are closely connected because the ensembles are all friends, and they both deal with historical figures and the impact they've made on American life.

'Hamilton' is not just the best musical I've ever seen. It may be the best thing I've ever seen.

I've seen 'Hamilton.' I'm obsessed. The music is crazy.

For whatever reason, I love 'The Schuyler Sisters!'

We're lucky as Drag Racers to have an opportunity to touch people's lives and in a lot of cases, change people's lives.