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Madame Tussauds Unveils Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Wax Figure

Fans will soon be able to pose with the detailed figure in Madame Tussauds New York’s On Broadway gallery.

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Overview

  • The wax figure debuted August 5 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with Jimmy Fallon hosting the invitation-only ceremony.
  • Miranda underwent a full day of head and eye scans roughly a year ago, describing the experience as “Tim Burton-esque.”
  • The figure wears Paul Tazewell’s Revolutionary War–style costume, complete with a dark green coat, cream breeches and lifelike touches like Miranda’s freckle and ring-finger tattoo.
  • It will join other Broadway icons such as Grizabella and The Phantom in the museum’s On Broadway exhibit in the coming weeks.
  • The reveal celebrates Hamilton’s tenth anniversary and highlights the musical’s enduring influence on Broadway culture.