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InTick, Tick…
Boom!, the Broadway actor reunites with director Lin-Manuel Miranda.
In Robin de Jesus favoriteTick, Tick… Boom!memory, he was car-bound.
And Alexandra was running around screaming, just being silly.
As someone who plays larger-than-life characters, I wanted to play someone more subtle.
With Michael, theres a lot of meat on the bone, but I could do a quieter performance.
De Jesus made his Broadway debut at age 21 inRentas an understudy for Angel.
It earned de Jesus his third Tony nomination.
His first Tony nod?
For originating the role of Sonny in Mirandas 2008 musicalIn the Heights.
But it was anointed.
And I downloaded that character so fast.
It wasnt until I got there that Sonny had conflict with Usnavi.
It changed vocally when I entered too.
Sonny suddenly became more of a tenor.
Learn more about the Broadway mainstay in the Bustle questionnaire, below.
In the Bustle Booth
Whats your coffee order?
Nitro cold brew with two shots of sugar-free vanilla or caramel.
What are the saved weather locations on your phone?
Bronx, New York; Norwalk, Connecticut; San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
Whats your sign?
Favorite overused movie quote?
HEY, YOU GUUUUYS!!!
What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?
Whats one movie or TV show youre currently obsessed with?
Gentefied!!!!
Who is your celeb idol?
If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?
Go-to karaoke song?
Whats something thats inspiring you lately?
All ofMaria Hinojosas work.
What is something you would want people to say about you?
This article was originally published onNovember 24, 2021