Tag: Hamilton
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‘Hamilton Sing-Along’ Heading to Disney+ TOMORROW
A new version of Hamilton is heading to Disney+. Today it was announced that a sing-along version of the Broadway musical that has been streaming on Disney+ since 2020 will be arriving on the streaming service TOMORROW. The arrival of this version of musical about one of the founding fathers of the United States comes…
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Disney+ Original Movie ‘World’s Best” Heading to Disney’s Streaming Service on June 23
A new Disney+ original movie World’s Best, is heading to Disney’s streaming service on June 23, 2023. The hip-hop musical comedy adventure comes from the director of Hamilton. Co-written, co-executive produced and starring Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts, Free Guy), who co-wrote the film’s original songs, World’s Best was directed by radiation oncologist turned filmmaker Roshan Sethi (7 Days). Manny Magnus,…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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The 2021 DAPSie Awards – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1121 (#544)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s time for The DAPSie Awards, or as we like to call them, the DAPsies. Each year, the geeks pull together some of the most memorable things from the previous year and honor them with this illustrious award. As with every year, the categories are Movies,…
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This Award Will Not Be Going to Hamilton
When Hamilton was released on Disney+ the already sensational show took on another life breaking records on Disney’s streaming service. Originally it was expected to be released into theaters. However, due to the pandemic, it was released instead on Disney+. While it has earned accolades and Tony awards there is one award it will not…
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Disney Plus Up – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #1
In the final good news story of 2020 for Disney, Disney Plus has had its first year and it was quite the year! And, yes, I might be cheating with this number one spot since it is another compilation type story. But, all roads point to Disney+. Investor Day 2020 The recent Investor Day highlighted…
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“It’s Always a Holiday” From The Nice List Released as Holiday Musical Brings Holiday Cheer
The Nice List is a 40-minute holiday musical that is now available to be watched online for free this holiday season. In it, performers from Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway are joined by talented artists from Hamilton, Avenue Q, and even Sesame Street which recently celebrated its 50th year on television, to prove that “we don’t have to be together TO…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You Hosted by Robin Roberts Coming to Disney+ on July 10th
BURBANK, Calif. (July 9, 2020) — One week after premiering “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, Disney+ will release a new special conversation “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You,” exclusively on Friday, July 10. Hosted by ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You”…
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No More Waiting For It – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is an exciting week as Disney begins to reopen its parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. This weekend also saw the arrival of Hamilton on Disney+. The geeks chat about both of these exciting things. This week also found some fun movie news coming out. An update…
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Disney+ Gets 64% Lift in Downloads Thanks to Hamilton
This weekend Disney+ released the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Originally the film was purchased with the intent for it to be released on the silver screen. However, with the impacts of the coronavirus, the musical’s release was moved from the big screen to home screens via Disney+. The release date was also pushed forward. After spending…
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VIDEO: “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation
Disney has released a Hamilton panel from Essence Festival. This features a conversation with “The Schuyler Sisters,” Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jasmine Cephas Jones from Hamilton. The popular Broadway show was released with the original cast over the weekend on Disney+. Check out the conversation below. “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation Hamilton Description “Hamilton”…
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Disney+ Does Not Throw Away Its Shot With Hamilton – Review by Mr. DAPs
Hamilton, the hit Broadway musical that was both written and starred Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now streaming on Disney+. Since the first premier at the Public Theater in February 2015, it has been incredibly popular. This musical telling of the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is described as “America then, as told by America…
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Coca-Cola and Disney+ Bring Families Together to Celebrate July 3 ‘Hamilton’ Premiere
Coca-Cola is collaborating with Hamilton Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and World Central Kitchen Founder, Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés ahead of the July 3 premiere of “Hamilton” on Disney+ to fight food insecurity with a focus on diverse communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and ongoing social injustice. Coca-Cola is announcing a $1 million donation to World…
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Cast of Hamilton to Host Twitter Watch Party on Disney+
The cast of Hamilton will be hosting a twitter watch party on the opening day of Hamilton on Disney+. During this watch party, the cast of Hamilton will be tweeting along as part of the festivities of the show arriving on Disney+. The announcement came from twitter earlier today. Those who want to be a…
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A New Mountain – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to a big episode of GEEKS CORNER! Just before the show began, Tokyo Disney Resort reopened the gates to the parks there. This comes a week after it was announced that the parks at the Disneyland Resort would NOT be reopening on July 17th. In other news, Splash Mountain is being rethemed to have…
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Disney+ Heats Up With “Summer Movie Nights” Featuring Brand New Original Movies And Blockbuster Hits
Marquee New Additions Dropping Every Friday Include: “X-Men”, “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), and “The Greatest Showman” BURBANK, Calif. (June 29, 2020) – This summer, set a date with Disney+ for “Summer Movie Nights” featuring a sizzling lineup of brand new original and newly announced family favorite movies coming to the service. Beginning Friday, July 3…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for Hamilton Days Before Streaming Release
We are just days away from the premiere of Hamilton on Disney+! This Friday, the official film of Hamilton will drop exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service. In honor of this extra special week, Disney has dropped an all-new trailer to get fans excited for the film’s release. In the trailer, we see most characters…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases New Animated Disney Musical Set in Colombia
Lin-Manuel Miranda is working on another Disney animated feature. While on Good Morning America (GMA) talking about the upcoming Hamilton release on Disney+, Miranda shared about another project he is working on. During his time in quarantine, Miranda has been working with Disney on a new animated musical that is set in Colombia. Byron Howard…
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Official Hamilton Trailer Released Ahead of Disney+ Premiere
The official trailer for Hamilton has been released ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on July 3. The show was filmed live on stage with the original cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016 and was originally planned to come to the big screen. Now, ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service, a trailer has…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in July!
Since launching in November 2019, Disney+ has continued to add content and subscribers. Each month, more titles are added to Disney’s streaming service. July will be no exception. In fact, July will have some incredible titles being added. A highlight for many will be the addition of Hamilton on July 3, Solo: A Star Wars…
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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…
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Disney+ is Where it Happens – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1032 (#503)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks have a lot of ground to cover. It starts off with the news that Hamilton is arriving on Disney+ in July. The geeks talk about how this will be received and if it will be censored for Disney’s streaming service. Shanghai Disneyland is now…
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Hamilton Film to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service on July 3
Earlier this year, Disney announced that they would be bringing a filmed version of the musical “Hamilton” to theaters in 2021. This morning, Lin Manuel-Miranda, the creator of the show, announced that the musical would be coming to the Disney+ streaming service on July 3! Originally, the “Hamilton” film was set to hit theaters on…