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Patriotic Musical HAMILTON to Hit Disney+ for July 4th

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Patriotic Musical HAMILTON to Hit Disney+ for July 4th

By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor

Patriotic musical Hamilton will come to Disney+ just in time for July 4th.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, inspired by the life of Alexander Hamilton, was set for a theatrical release in 2021, but due to the state of affairs across the world, Disney pivoted their plans. Though many people enjoy Hamilton, it is not appropriate for children.

“We are thrilled to bring this phenomenon to Disney+ on the eve of Independence Day, and we have the brilliant Lin-Manuel Miranda and the team behind Hamilton to thank for allowing us to do so more than a year before planned,” said former Disney CEO and current chairman Bob Iger.

Iger continued, “No other artistic work in the last decade has had the cultural impact of Hamilton — an inspiring and captivating tale told and performed in a powerfully creative way. In light of the extraordinary challenges facing our world, this story about leadership, tenacity, hope, love and the power of people to unite against the forces of adversity is both relevant and impactful.”

HAMILTON debuted on Broadway in September of 2015 and catapulted its lead star/ writer, Miranda, into a frenzy of success.

Miranda told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m so grateful to Disney and Disney+ for reimagining and moving up our release to July 4th weekend of this year, in light of the world turning upside down. I’m so grateful to all the fans who asked for this, and I’m so glad that we’re able to make it happen. I’m so proud of this show. I can’t wait for you to see it.”

This isn’t Miranda’s first time to work with Disney.

In 2018, Miranda starred alongside Emily Blunt in MARY POPPINS RETURNS, which Movieguide® recognized as one of the Best Family Movies of the year.

For audiences who are bummed they won’t get to see Miranda on the big screen for HAMILTON, his new musical movie IN THE HEIGHTS will release in theaters in June 2021.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.