Disney is turning the Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’ into a movie with the original cast. FOX Business correspondent Mike Gunzelman with more.
For anyone with Disney +, “Hamilton” is now at your fingertips.
The hip-hop musical Broadway was available on Disney + at midnight PT on Friday morning. The streaming service will also host an observation party at 7 p.m. ET, according to a tweet.
Hamilton, created by Lin Manuel Miranda, tells the story of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton with an almost non-white cast. The musical, which was first performed in 2015, won 11 Tony Awards and has had several tours.
Hamilton cost $ 12.5 million to put on Broadway, according to a 2016 report by The New York Times. That year, the musical brought in $ 600,000 a week, The Times reported.
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The Hamilton version now available on Disney + was filmed in June 2016 at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway.
When Disney first acquired the rights to Hamilton earlier this year, the film was slated to open in theaters in October 2021.
However, Disney announced in May that it would be releasing the movie early on its streaming platform.
“I am very grateful to all the fans who asked for this, and I am very happy that we can make it happen,” Miranda said in a statement at the time. “I am very proud of this show. I can’t wait for you to see it.
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Before the release on Thursday night, Miranda posted a series of tweets as if the stage director was updating the cast before a live Broadway show.
Now that it’s available, here’s what you need to know about Hamilton at Disney +.
How much does it cost to watch?
Hamilton fans will need a Disney + account to see the musical, which costs $ 6.99 per month or $ 69.99 per year, according to the website.
People can also get Disney +, Hulu, and ESPN + for $ 12.99 per month.
According to a CNET report, Disney + no longer offers free trials for new subscribers.
Who is featured in the movie?
Hamilton was filmed in 2016 starring the original cast, which includes Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; and Renee Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler.
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Other protagonists include Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jonathan Groff as King George; Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison; and Anthony Ramos as John Laurens / Philip Hamilton.
Tommy Kail, the show’s director, also directed the film.
How long is the show?
The show lasts two hours and 40 minutes with a one-minute break, according to the Los Angeles Times. However, with the click of the pause button, the gap can be extended. According to the newspaper, the Broadway interval of the show is 15 minutes.
How much did it cost Disney to acquire the rights to the film?
According to a February Deadline report, Hamilton’s worldwide rights cost Disney $ 75 million.
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Associated Press contributed to this report.
