NEW YORK — One of the biggest Broadway musicals paid tribute to Prince at the end of the show's performances Thursday night.
"Hamilton's" creator posted to social media shortly after news of the musician's death, saying that he was "mourning with you."
Gutted. Mourning with you.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016
Lin-Manuel Miranda then told his followers to listen to Prince's music to help cope.
Step away from your computer. Walk around, blast some Prince.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016
It's the only thing that has saved my day, it may save yours.
The cast of "Hamilton," dressed in their 18th century costumes, danced to "Let's Go Crazy," to honor the man and musician who inspired them before departing the stage.
Celebrating the one & only PRINCE @HamiltonMusical #RestInPurple #PrinceRIP pic.twitter.com/zbNB4veiYP
— G R E G O R Y (@ghaney22) April 22, 2016
The Huffington Post reported that the show's musical director, Alex Lacamoire ,worked all day on the tribute.
Yeeeeees. Thank you, Prince. We all owe you big-time https://t.co/qmCbZawBkK
— Alex Lacamoire (@LacketyLac) April 22, 2016
The cast of "The Color Purple" also paid tribute Thursday night with a gospel-like rendition of "Purple Rain."
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