Hamilton fans — and those who never got to see the original Broadway production — were so pumped for the filmed version to drop on Disney+ a year earlier than expected.
Early on Friday, it was released on the paid streaming service, and judging by #HamiltonFilm being the top trend on Twitter in the morning, I’d say it’s living up to the hype.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the music, lyrics and book of Hamilton, had a fantastic way of counting down to the premiere on Twitter. He played the role of Broadway stage manager, providing the announcements he’d hear backstage before a performance. It pulled back the curtain — so to speak — on what it’s like before a show:
Stage Manager: This is your 6 hour call til #Hamilfilm. This is your 6 hour call.
Thank you 6…https://t.co/P2V845xSpM— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
Stage Manager: half hour ladies and gentlemen, this is your half hour call. Remember there will be cameras at tonight’s show…please remember to sign in or stop by the stage manager’s office if you have not done so. This is your half hour call… #Hamilfilm
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
(The house IS open, do not cross the stage, the house IS open) https://t.co/TSM6W42mgz
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
Stage Manager voice: ladies and gentlemen this is your fifteen minute call. Also If you are signing up for PT the sign up sheet just went up. This is your fifteen minute call….#hamifilm
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
Stage manager voice: Lin you have a guest at the stage door https://t.co/TQP0hDqbE0
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
Stage Manager: Ladies and Gentlemen this is your five minute call. Five minutes.#Hamilfilm https://t.co/MDexfLQ0wX
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
Me: @leslieodomjr how are you JUST getting into costume now 🤣
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
😂😂 it’s how I keep the nerves at bay. Take my time. Keep calm. Tried to make the circle though!
— Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) July 3, 2020
Stage Manager: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your places call. Have a great show. Places everyone.
(see you on the other side, love you)#Hamilfilm— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 3, 2020
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