Jasmine Cephas Jones Quotes

The great thing about 'Hamilton,' for me, is so many people have been exposed to and are more open to hip-hop and certain artists, despite the stigma that had before been attached to it.

'Hamilton' is one of the best things I've ever seen on a stage, and for a guy who loves American history, hip-hop and theater, it was pure bliss.

Who would have thought that a story about a professor of phonetics would result in it being probably one of the great shows ever for musical theatre? It's a seemingly odd subject.

What's incredible about 'Hamilton,' and the reason you can't get a ticket, is because everyone's responding to it. Everyone is seeing a bit of themselves in it.

I never imagined that Hamilton would be turned into a musical, much less a hip-hop musical. I think I can safely say that that's the last thing I would have expected.

'Hamilton' is revolutionary in terms of writing.

'Hamilton' is, of course, closely tied to the Obamas because Lin first performed the opening number at a White House poetry jam.

I've seen 'Hamilton.' I'm obsessed. The music is crazy.

I have become that middle-aged woman who listens to the 'Hamilton' soundtrack in my kitchen.

I just have been so surprised and delighted with what has happened with 'Hamilton.' It really has been one of the most enchanting experiences of my life.

You could do a 'Les Mis'-type musical about Hamilton, but it would have to be 12 hours long, because the amount of words on the bars when you're writing a typical song - that's maybe got 10 words per line.

'Grease' is the most successful thing I've ever been part of. It spans generations.

I've memorized 'Hamilton.'

I'm in no way running from 'Hamilton' or its success or these beautiful songs that I've been blessed to be able to be the one to introduce them. I certainly won't be the last to sing them, but to be the first, I feel very lucky.

To be rapping in a musical on Broadway is just - that sentence doesn't make any sense in my brain.

When I saw 'Hamilton,' it changed my life. It's one of the most beautiful things I saw on stage.

When I saw 'Hamilton,' there was so much information so fast, I had to keep up with it. I find that quality in art exhilarating.

Drake makes some dope songs.

I would love to work with Drake. I think he's such a pop star, and he's dropping amazing songs.

I thought about doing '36 Chambers' on Broadway.

I didn't know anything about Eliza when I first got the call about 'Hamilton.' Tommy Kail, the director, asked me if I wanted to be a part of it. I knew what he was talking about because I'd seen the video of Lin performing it at the White House for Barack and Michelle Obama.

'Bad and Boujee' connects with everybody.

Wannabe was so huge. So big. So unexpected.

'Hamilton' is not just the best musical I've ever seen. It may be the best thing I've ever seen.

When 'We Will Rock You,' the musical, launched, I was amazed at how successful it was. It attracted a new generation of fans. Freddie would have loved it. He was quite into that sort of stuff.