• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

31-year-old millionaire has zero sympathy for unemployed Gen Z's ‘excuses’—he says 'it is scarily easy' to build a business and get rich right now

2

The heiress of $10 billion Perdue Farms and the $12 billion Sheraton Hotels empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

3

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' and missiles 'are of no use' as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran's grip on Hormuz

1

31-year-old millionaire has zero sympathy for unemployed Gen Z's ‘excuses’—he says 'it is scarily easy' to build a business and get rich right now

2

The heiress of $10 billion Perdue Farms and the $12 billion Sheraton Hotels empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

3

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' and missiles 'are of no use' as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran's grip on Hormuz
Arts & Entertainment

Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ will premiere on Disney+ in July, instead of going to theaters first in 2021

By
Radhika Marya
Radhika Marya
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Radhika Marya
Radhika Marya
Down Arrow Button Icon
May 12, 2020, 10:40 AM ET
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final Performance In "Hamilton" On Broadway
Nicholas Hunt—Getty Images
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

If you haven’t seen the original Broadway cast perform Hamilton, here’s your best chance to be in the room where it happens.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical about the founding father is hitting Disney+ July 3, which means Disney is streaming it well before its original plans for an Oct. 15, 2021 theatrical release date.

The “live capture” Disney+ version was recorded in June 2016 at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre, featuring original members of the cast, including Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr.

Disney reportedly paid $75 million for the worldwide rights to the Tony Award-winning stage show, possibly making it the largest film acquisition deal. The financial implications of switching to streaming have yet to be seen.

It’s only a matter of time…

Our Hamilton film.
THIS July 3rd.
On Disney+.#Hamilfilm pic.twitter.com/cXTM949hRr

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 12, 2020

This isn’t Disney’s first time adjusting plans for its streaming service, especially as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt work on film and TV production. Artemis Fowl, originally planned for a May 29 theatrical release, is supposed to debut on the streamer June 12. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker made its streaming debut a couple of months early as well, arriving on Disney+ last week for Star Wars Day. While hit series The Mandalorian‘s second season shouldn’t be delayed, other Disney+ series have hit production problems amid the pandemic.

Meanwhile, another of Miranda’s projects—the film adaptation of musical In the Heights—has seen its theatrical release pushed a whole year to summer 2021.

Hamilton, which melds musical genres from hip-hop to contemporary pop and traditional showtunes, remained a hot ticket on Broadway years after its debut, having grossed nearly $650 million since its 2015 opening prior to the pandemic-induced shutdown of theaters. The show has also been performed in other U.S. cities including Washington, D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco, while also making its way to London’s West End. But tickets can be notoriously difficult to get, which means the Disney+ debut could be the first time many get to watch the show.

About the Author
By Radhika Marya
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

Latest in Arts & Entertainment


Most Popular

Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

    Latest in Arts & Entertainment


    Most Popular

    © 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
    FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.