“HAMILTON”
ONE-LINER: An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE: An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Thomas Kail, “Hamilton” is inspired by the book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow and produced by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller, with Sander Jacobs and Jill Furman serving as executive producers. The 11-time-Tony Award®-, GRAMMY Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical stars: Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Jonathan Groff as King George; Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton; and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton.
“Hamilton” premieres on July 3, 2020 around the world, streaming only on Disney+.
Title: “Hamilton” Category: Filmed Musical Rating: PG-13 Global Premiere: July 3, 2020
Cast: Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler) Jonathan Groff (King George)
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Christopher Jackson (George Washington) Jasmine Cephas Jones (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds) Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton) Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr) Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison) Anthony Ramos (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton) Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton)
Book, Music & Lyrics by: Lin-Manuel Miranda Directed by: Thomas Kail Inspired by the Book “Alexander Hamilton” by: Ron Chernow Produced by: Thomas Kail Lin-Manuel Miranda Jeffrey Seller Executive Producers: Sander Jacobs Jill Furman Filming Produced by: RadicalMedia Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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