Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the undisputed king of Broadway (sorry, Andrew Lloyd Webber, you had a good run), burst onto the scene with In the Heights, a musical that made even the most jaded New Yorker tap their toes. Then he dropped Hamilton, and suddenly everyone was a history buff, rapping along to tales of Founding Fathers. It's safe to say he's redefined American musical theater, and probably made a few history teachers very, very happy.

Now, about that name: Lin-Manuel. Sounds a bit like a particularly enthusiastic cantor, doesn't it? Or perhaps the proprietor of a fine Lower East Side deli. Unfortunately for our kvell-o-meter, Miranda's heritage is decidedly Puerto Rican and Mexican. Not a matzo ball in sight, unless he's secretly experimenting with some fusion cuisine.

Despite the lack of Abrahamic lineage, Miranda's achievements are undeniably impressive. He's got a Pulitzer, multiple Tonys, an Emmy, and even a Grammy. He's basically cornered the market on prestigious awards. And while he may not be a Member of the Tribe, his relentless creative energy and ability to churn out hit after hit certainly hints at a certain... chutzpah.

So, while we can't claim him as a landsman, we can certainly appreciate his extraordinary talent. He's made history cool again, and for that, we bestow upon him a respectable K-score, even if his I and O remain stubbornly at zero. We'll just have to keep kvelling over Barbra Streisand for now.