Hamilton
If you’re anything like me and love a good musical, then you’ll understand why the filmed production of Hamilton ranks high on my list of things to watch on Disney+. The Hamilton hype started in 2015 and was almost immediately recognised as one of the most groundbreaking productions on Broadway and eventually, West End. It tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and how he made his political mark as an immigrant with themes are remain highly relevant in today’s divisive climate.
What makes it truly spectacular is the music that’s written to further the narrative. Songs are inspired by hip-hop and rap, written by the musical force that is Lin-Manuel Miranda. Granted that live productions filmed on camera can lose its immersive spark that one would typically get in an actual theatre, I still strongly believe that it doesn’t take away from the quality and sheer talent from an outstanding cast and crew—much less from a Broadway hit featuring most of its original, Tony-winning cast. In any case, witnessing the show through a film-directed lens could also provide glimpses of the stage we wouldn’t typically see as a sitting audience, including aerial shots and close-ups of the actors’ expressions (shoutout to all my circle seat comrades)!
—Amelia Yeo, writer
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