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The article reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Broadway musical Hamilton, highlighting its cultural impact, popularity, and how it is perceived in 2025, especially in the context of political changes and its legacy as a groundbreaking hip-hop portrayal of American history.
Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform a lively medley of songs from Hamilton using classroom instruments, celebrate the musical's 10th anniversary, and announce that the filmed version will be released in theaters on September 5, after its streaming debut on Disney+ in 2020.
The movie version of the hit musical 'Hamilton,' filmed with most of the original cast in 2016, will be released in theaters nationwide and in Puerto Rico on September 5, after initially streaming on Disney+ due to the pandemic. Tickets go on sale August 6.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has been immortalized as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York, dressed as Alexander Hamilton to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the musical. The figure was revealed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with Jimmy Fallon hosting, and Miranda described the process of sitting for the wax figure as surreal and detailed. The figure will be displayed alongside other Broadway characters in the On Broadway exhibit.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Hamilton,' the original cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, reunited on stage at the Tony Awards to perform a medley of the show's hits, highlighting its enduring popularity and success.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Hamilton,' Lin-Manuel Miranda and 28 original cast members reunited at Radio City Music Hall to perform a medley of iconic songs from the musical, dressed in high-fashion evening wear rather than costumes.
The article celebrates the 10th anniversary of the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' highlighting its origins, cultural impact, awards, notable performances, and global reach over the past decade, including reunions and special performances.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explained that he wasn't involved in writing music for "Moana 2" due to the film's production timeline, which already had songwriters Barlow and Bear attached. Despite the film's box office success, its soundtrack has faced mixed reviews, with some fans missing Miranda's influence. Barlow and Bear, known for "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," have faced criticism for their approach, but Miranda expressed pride in their work alongside composers Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explained why he didn't return for 'Moana 2,' stating that the timing didn't align as he was already working on 'Mufasa: The Lion King' after finishing 'Encanto.' 'Moana 2' was initially developed as a TV series by Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow before becoming a film. Miranda praised Bear and Barlow's music and expressed excitement over Auli'i Cravalho's growth as a performer. He also shared his enthusiasm for working with director Barry Jenkins on the 'Mufasa' prequel, which explores the backstory of Mufasa and Scar.
Moana 2's soundtrack is criticized for lacking memorable songs, highlighting the absence of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical genius, which was pivotal in the original Moana's success. The sequel's music, composed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, fails to capture the magic and depth Miranda brought, underscoring his importance in Disney's recent musical achievements. The article argues that Miranda's unique talent is crucial for maintaining the quality of Disney's musical brand.
A hip hop performance at Canva's tech event in Los Angeles went viral for its cringe-worthy style reminiscent of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton," sparking widespread mockery and calls for Miranda to answer for his influence on such presentations. Despite the backlash, some users still praised Canva's product.
Disney surprises fans with the announcement of a cinema sequel to the hit animation "Moana," set to be released this year, after initially being considered for a Disney+ series. The new musical will take Moana and Maui on a new adventure with a different musical team, and a live-action version of the original film starring Dwayne Johnson is also in development. The move suggests Disney's commitment to generating successes at cinemas and a shift towards focusing on sequels and franchises.
The cast and crew of the Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" celebrated the show's New York premiere at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They discussed working with Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has a recurring role as Hermes, and the late Lance Reddick, who plays Zeus. The actors praised Miranda's talent and shared that he would randomly break into song on set. Reddick was remembered as a humble and kind presence. The executive producers expressed their excitement about having Miranda and Reddick on board. Author Rick Riordan, who was involved in the series' production, emphasized the importance of capturing the spirit of the books. The first two episodes of the series will premiere on Disney+ on December 20.
Alan Menken, the composer of beloved Disney animated films like "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Little Mermaid," discusses revisiting his work after nearly 35 years and collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda on new songs for the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." Menken also talks about his experience working with Howard Ashman and embracing being known as a Disney composer. He shares his dream project of adapting a Damon Runyon story into a musical or opera.
The live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid features a mix of classic and updated songs, including three new additions. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken collaborated on the new music, which reflects the film's refreshed story and modern Disney princess. The soundtrack features the vocal talents of Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina. The updated songs include changes to "Kiss the Girl" and "Poor Unfortunate Souls," while Eric gets his own "I Want" song. Bailey's Ariel also gets to ad-lib during "Under the Sea."