Myron Kerstein

Myron Kerstein’s got a pretty wild filmography, honestly. If you’re into musicals, you’ve definitely brushed up against his work—this guy has his fingerprints all over some of the biggest ones in recent years. He’s the editing brain behind “Tick, Tick... Boom!”—yeah, that Andrew Garfield one where he’s belting his heart out about turning thirty and chasing dreams in NYC. That film’s got this crazy kinetic energy, bouncing between heartbreak, ambition, and these little bursts of joy. Kerstein’s cuts make it feel like you’re racing against time right along with Jon. Then there’s “In the Heights” from 2021, which, come on, basically exploded with color and rhythm. Kerstein stitched together those massive dance numbers and quieter moments, keeping the whole thing moving without losing the neighborhood’s soul. He somehow makes a block party feel like a revolution, and the city itself turns into a character. You can tell he knows how to keep stories tight but still let them breathe. Now, “Wicked” (2024) is on his resume too, and that’s a whole new beast. Adapting that mega-popular stage show? No pressure, right? But Kerstein’s got the chops. With a story flipping the script on classic fairy tales and diving into friendship, power, and what it means to be misunderstood, you can bet his editing style will amp up all the spectacle and still nail the emotional gut punches. So, Myron Kerstein? Dude’s the unsung hero behind some of the most energetic, heartfelt movie musicals out there. Even if you don’t notice his name in the credits, you’ve definitely felt the impact of his work.