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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis is beautiful -Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Release New Song for March for Our Lives
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lin-manuel-miranda-shares-new-song-for-march-for-our-lives-w518009<snip>
Two Broadway superpowers teamed for a new charity single Monday as Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dear Evan Hansen's Ben Platt unveiled the video for "Found/Tonight," a mash-up of Hamilton's "The Story of Tonight" and Dear Evan Hansen's "You Will Be Found."
As students head back to school, getting back to normal is the last thing on their minds they want the tragedy to break the NRA's hold on Washington
The video finds Miranda and Platt a "Musical Theater Marvel/DC crossover," with Platt as Superman, as the Hamilton creator tweeted combining their respective ballads in the studio. Proceeds from the download of "Found/Tonight" will benefit March for Our Lives, which is leading the rally on Washington, D.C. on March 24th to protest the government's inactivity on gun control.
"In the wake of Parkland, I was awestruck by the strength and leadership of the students and their ability to speak truth to power," Miranda said in a statement. "In the midst of their grief, they mobilized the youth of our nation and created a movement. This is their moment. Not just for themselves, but for all of us. This song is my way of helping to raise funds and awareness for their efforts, and to say Thank You, and that we are with you so lets keep fighting, together."
"Better gun control is something that all Americans should be passionate about," Platt added. "These students are paving the way for future generations and its so inspiring to see young people standing up for what is probably the most important cause right now in this country, and demanding action. I hope that this song can play some small part in bringing about real change."
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This is beautiful -Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Release New Song for March for Our Lives (Original Post)
malaise
Mar 2018
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FM123
(10,050 posts)1. I am in tears. So beautiful- just saw clip of them singing it on channel 10 local news ....
malaise
(267,838 posts)2. Ha- where did you think I saw it
I almost forgot - we are both fans of 10, especially the fantastic Ms Betty Davis 😀
lamp_shade
(14,796 posts)3. Oh dear me that's beautiful. Thank you.
all american girl
(1,788 posts)4. That was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
nolabear
(41,915 posts)6. Oh man...
❤️
lindysalsagal
(20,444 posts)7. Like it.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)8. Yes, yes, yes! (nt)