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There’s no denying the popularity of “Hamilton” on Disney +, and now … the theater audience can’t be desired for more plays and musicals, either.
TMZ learned that the launch of Lin-Manuel MirandaThe masterpiece has resulted in renewed interest and traffic for several leading theater broadcast services … and people want more than just their “Hamilton” solution.
A spokesperson for Filmed on Stage, Broadway’s largest online database for filmed musicals and plays, tells us … their website saw an increase of nearly + 250% in the 2 weeks leading up to the release of 3. July “Hamilton”.
We were informed that traffic peaked that Friday, an increase of almost 400% compared to an average Friday, and interest in the Broadway Musicals section filmed on the site has steadily increased since then … users from across the US
Filmed on stage, he says his most popular titles last week include “Newsies,” “Rent,” and “Kinky Boots,” but he has also received hundreds of emails from users asking why his favorite Broadway show isn’t available to stream. .
The rep tells us … “While we are used to receiving such emails, I can safely say that we received an unusual amount last week with visitors who mostly ordered other hit Broadway musicals: ‘Wicked’ tops the list.” .
Thespie is another streaming platform that allows visitors to discover more than 1,000 theatrical performances. A company representative tells us that total traffic has increased by 86% compared to last week … largely according to people looking for where they can see “Hamilton”.
We’re told that views on all “Hamilton” and Lin-Manuel resources available on Thespie have increased 277% since July 3 … while non-“Hamilton” titles have also increased 62 %.
Of course, with Broadway closed During the rest of the year in the midst of the pandemic, these streaming services are more important than ever to keep theater fans satisfied … but the “Hamilton” hype has certainly given them a shot of adrenaline.
