Hamilton to stream on Disney+ from summer 2020
Filmed live on stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the Hamilton film will be available to stream from July 3, 2020.
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?... Disney+, that's who! The Walt Disney Company has just announced a release date for the highly anticipated film version of the musical juggernaut Hamilton. Instead of the previously reported movie theater release date of October 15, 2021, fans will now get to see the film much earlier than anticipated. Hamilton will be streamed worldwide on Disney+ from July 3, 2020, just in time for the Independence Day weekend. Finally, something great has come from the COVID-19 pandemic for theater fans.
Lin-Manuel Miranda commented: "I'm so proud of how beautifully Tommy Kail has brought Hamilton to the screen. He's given everyone who watches this film the best seat in the house. I'm so grateful to Disney and Disney+ for reimagining and moving up our release to July 4th weekend of this year, in light of the world turning upside down. I'm so grateful to all the fans who asked for this, and I'm so glad that we're able to make it happen. I'm so proud of this show. I can't wait for you to see it."
Filmed live at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in June 2016 and directed by Thomas Kail (who also helmed the stage musical), the film features the original Broadway company led by Lin-Manuel Miranda (reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton), alongside the show's Tony Award winners Leslie Odom, Jr. (as Aaron Burr), Daveed Diggs (as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), and Renée Elise Goldsberry (as Angelica Schuyler), the show's Tony Award nominees Christopher Jackson (as George Washington), Jonathan Groff (as King George), and Phillipa Soo (as Eliza Hamilton), as well as Jasmine Cephas Jones (as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), Okieriete Onaodowan (as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), and Anthony Ramos (as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), with Carleigh Bettiol, Ariana DeBose, Hope Easterbrook, Sydney James Harcourt, Sasha Hutchings, Thayne Jasperson, Elizabeth Judd, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Seth Stewart, and upcoming MJ The Musical leading man Ephraim Sykes.
The partnership between Disney and producers Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller, and Thomas Kail was announced back in February. Kail decribed the film version as "a leap forward in the art of live capture" and "a cinematic stage performance that is a wholly new way to experience Hamilton."
The Broadway production of Hamilton won a grand total of 11 Tony Awards in 2016 (including 'Best Musical'), alongside a Grammy Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hamilton about?
A sensation that made Lin-Manuel Miranda a household name, Hamilton made history with 11 Tony wins. A diverse cast and hip-hop music reimagine the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton for today. Sharp wordplay, an evocative story, and emotional performances make Hamilton revolutionary. Experience history anew and get Hamilton tickets.
Where is Hamilton playing?
Hamilton is playing at Richard Rodgers Theatre. The theatre is located at 226 W. 46th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Hamilton?
The running time of Hamilton is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Hamilton?
The recommended age for Hamilton is Ages 10+. Infants are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Hamilton?
Book tickets for Hamilton on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda is the sole writer of Hamilton. He based the musical loosely on Alexander Hamilton, a biography written by Ron Chernow. Miranda is also known for writing the score for the Tony-winning musical In the Heights and movies including Encanto and Moana.
Which songs are in Hamilton?
The best-known songs in Hamilton include "The Room Where It Happens," "Satisfied," "Wait For It," "Burn," and "Alexander Hamilton." There are 46 songs in total, and the musical is almost entirely sung-through. Learn about all the songs in Hamilton on Broadway.
Is Hamilton appropriate for kids?
Hamilton is recommended for ages 10 and older, as the show contains some strong language and themes of death, war, and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed Hamilton?
Thomas Kail directed Hamilton. He won a 2016 Tony Award for his direction, and he's also known for directing Sweeney Todd and In the Heights.
How many Tony Awards did Hamilton win?
Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards out of 16 nominations in 2016. Its awards included Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Choreography.
When did Hamilton open on Broadway?
Hamilton opened in July 2015 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. It is now the longest-running show to ever play at that venue.
Is Hamilton good?
Hamilton received near-universal critical praise, including from New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review reads, "Hamilton is a magnificent tapestry where all the elements of theatre are called upon to be their very best... The end result is something much more than the story of one man. It is the story of how we each create our destiny and our mark on the world."
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