‘Here’s My Message:’ That Time Lin-Manuel Miranda Called Out Jon M. Chu For Reusing In The Heights Choreography In Wicked

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Broadway royalty Lin-Manuel Miranda calls out Wicked director Jon M. Chu over alleged reuse of In The Heights choreography

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Miranda says Chu recycled dance moves from their 2021 musical movie collaboration In The Heights in the upcoming Wicked film
Chu brushed off Miranda's message, saying the choreography was simply a reflection of the shows' shared musical theater roots

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon M. Chu, Wicked, In The Heights, Mufasa