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A New ‘Hamilton’ Experience on Disney+

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When Hamilton debuted on Disney Plus on July 3, 2020, it allowed millions of people the chance to see the show-stopping musical by Lin Manuel Miranda. Over the past three years, the critically acclaimed musical has aired on the streaming platform to fantastic reviews and popularity.

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The Broadway Musical

The history-inspired musical follows Alexander Hamilton on his journey to the top as an early founding father. It begins before the Revolutionary War and tells the story of his life until he died in 1804 in a duel with Aaron Burr. Along the way, we meet beloved historical figures like Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, as well as John Laurens and George Washington. The musical highlights Hamilton’s personal and professional successes and failures in an emotionally stirring way through dancing, songs, and powerful performances from the entire cast.

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The musical phenomenon debuted on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for 16 Tony Awards (it won 11). It was penned and stars Lin Manuel Miranda, whom Disney fans will know as the writer of songs from Moana (2016), Encanto (2021), and The Little Mermaid (2023).

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New Version on Disney Plus

Beginning June 30, 2023, you can join along in the fun of the revolutionary action. Exclusively on Disney Plus, viewers can watch, read, and sing along as Alexander Hamilton and early founders work to form the United States of America. The new version will allow fans to sing along to all 46 of the musical’s popular hits like “My Shot,” “Helpless,” “History Has Its Eyes on You,” and “The Room Where It Happens.”

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Disney Plus has yet to confirm whether or not the new version of the musical will be permanent or if it is only available for a limited time. Either way, it will be a great way to celebrate the July 4 holiday next week!

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About Steven Wilk

Steven has a complicated relationship with Disney. As a child, he visited Walt Disney World every few years with his family. But he never understood why kids his age (and older) were so scared of Snow White or Alien Encounter. He is a former participant of the Disney College Program (left early…long story), and he also previously worked in Children’s publishing, where he adapted multiple Disney movies and TV shows. He has many controversial opinions about Disney…like having a positive view of Michael Eisner, believing Return of the Jedi is superior to The Empire Strikes Back, and that Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge should have never been built (at least not at Hollywood Studios). Every year for the past two decades, Steven has visited either Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani or went on a Disney Cruise. He’s happy to share any and all knowledge of the Disney destinations (and he likes using parenthesis a lot…as well as ellipses…)