If you recently watched Hamilton on Disney+ and are lost on what to watch or listen to next, we have got you covered with a few recommendations!  

Did you love the music in Hamilton and have become obsessed with analysing the lyrics and musical genius that is Lin-Manuel Miranda? Well, first up are some other musical creations by this man!

In The Heights

In The Heights was Miranda’s first musical! He wrote the lyrics and music for this one and starred as the lead on Broadway. You may also recognise another voice on this cast recording, Christopher Jackson (George Washington) plays a major character. This musical is all about characters living in a largely Latinx neighbourhood, Washington Heights in New York City. There is also a movie coming out in 2021, which stars no other than heartthrob Anthony Ramos aka Philip Hamilton/Thomas Laurens.

Bring It On (The Musical)

This musical is based on the iconic 2000 film of the same name, but Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote songs for this one too! You will definitely hear his rap/hip hop style coming through in some of these songs!

Moana

Moana was a hit Disney movie back in 2016 and no other than Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and songs for this one. He can also be heard singing along with Christopher Jackson in the movie!

21 Chump Street

This is a super fun short musical and you can watch the whole thing on YouTube. It’s written by Miranda and stars Anthony Ramos as the lead.

If you want some musicals that are similar to Hamilton, here are a few recommendations:

Newsies

Also available on Disney+, this is a filmed Broadway performance and showcases some beautiful singing and some jaw dropping dancing! Newsies is all about the 1899 newsboy strike in New York. So, like Hamilton, it is based on history and a filmed Broadway performance!

Les Miserables

Les Miserables is completely sung through just like Hamilton, while also being based on historical events. This musical is all about the July Revolution in France (after the French Revolution). It follows a large number of characters and how their lives all intertwine.

Six

Six is an epic musical showcase all about the six wives of Henry the 8th. This musical has combined pop music and made these women more modern. This is great for Hamilton fans as you will learn more about history with a modern twist.

Billy Elliot

If you want another live filmed musical then Billy Elliot: The Musical is great.Based on the film of the same name, it is all about Billy who wants to dance ballet, but his father would rather have him boxing. This story is set during the mine strikes in England, so you will also get a little bit of a history lesson. All the songs are written by Elton John so this musical is amazing!

Now, if you loved the cast of Hamilton, here are some albums from these insanely talented individuals:

Leslie Odom Jr. – Mr

This album has a very soul and jazz feel to it, but Leslie Odom Jr. sings beautifully and you will be listening to this on repeat.

Anthony Ramos – The Good and the Bad

Anthony Ramos has given us a beautiful autobiographical album, his songs range from cry in your car to dance around your living room.

Jasmine Cephas Jones – Bluebird

This album has a jazz-like undertone and Jasmine’s raspy beautiful voice shines through!

Daveed Diggs – Seven Nights in Chicago

Daveed has combined his fan of rap music and social activism to give us a great album.

What do you love most about Hamilton? Do you have any other recommendations?

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In case you adore musicals and are upset that you currently can’t watch any on stage, we have you covered! Here are some of the best movie musicals, but we’ve decided not to include any Disney musicals for a change as we know the majority of them are well worth the watch!

The Greatest Showman

This movie combines the magic of cinema with music beautifully and features amazing dance sequences, incredible songs, and beautiful shots. This movie is all about P.T. Barnum and how he created the first circus. This movie musical is also about loving yourself and coming together for art. Cast members you may recognise include Hugh Jackman (Logan), Zac Efron (High School Musical), Zendaya (Spiderman: Homecoming), Michelle Williams (Blue Valentine), and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation)

Burlesque

This film has a very star studded cast and songs you can dance around the kitchen to. Although the plot may not be groundbreaking, the dance sequences, costumes, and vocals make up for it. This is a sort of modern Cabaret and shows a country girl rise to the stage in a Burlesque club. Cast members you may recognise include Cher (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again), Christina Aguilera (The Voice), Eric Dane (Greys Anatomy), and Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games).

Grease

Grease is a classic in the movie musical world. The songs are iconic and you will want to go right back to the 50s and learn the hand jive after watching this one. Again the storyline has not survived the passage of time that well, but the songs and dance make up for the questionable morals in this one. Grease is all about Sandy and Danny, they had a great summer romance, but all of that changes when Sandy turns up at Danny’s school. 

Mamma Mia

If you love ABBA and/or Greece, then this one’s for you. Mamma Mia is all about Sophie and the fact that she invites all three of her potential dads to her wedding, and what ensues is lots of drama and laughs. The iconic songs from ABBA offer the perfect soundtrack to this one. Cast members you may recognise include Amanda Seyfried (Dear John), Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada), Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl), Pierce Brosnan (The World Is Not Enought), Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Julie Walters (Harry Potter), and Christine Baranski (The Good Wife).

Singin’ In The Rain

Singin’ In The Rain is another old classic. It’s set in the 1920s and talking films are slowly becoming a thing. This film is all about actors finding their way in talking films and singing in movies. This movie has amazing songs, breathtaking dance sequences, and is all around wholesome.

Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge follows Christian, a writer who travels to Paris, where he meets Satine at a nightclub. This musical features a lot of popular songs and you will definitely recognise some of them. It’s directed by Baz Luhrmann and is a visual masterpiece, filled with colour and drama. Cast members you may recognise include Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies) and Ewan McGregor (Star Wars).

Rocketman

This film is all about Elton John and it has all of Elton’s best songs, while telling his life story beautifully. It’s very theatrical and feels like a stage musical. Rocketman will have you crying, laughing, and singing along. Cast members you may recognise include Taron Egerton (Kingsman), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) and Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World).

Les Miserables

This may be one of the best musicals ever written, although the movie isn’t quite as powerful as the onstage version . This one is entirely sung through and follows Jean Valjean on his journey from being a prisoner to something more. This story is set in 1832, France during the June rebellion. This film is filled with Broadway actors and Hollywood actors, what makes this film unique is that all these songs were sung live on set! Cast members you may recognise include Hugh Jackman (X-Men), Russel Crow (A Beautiful Mind), Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises), Eddie Redmayne ( Fantastic Beasts and where to find them) and Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls).

Sunshine on Leith

Sunshine on Leith is set in Scotland and is set to the songs of The Proclaimers. This film follows Davy and Ally who have just returned from Afghanistan and how they settle back into their life in Edinburgh. The story is touching and you will be singing along to a couple of songs. Cast members you may recogniseinclude George MacKay (1917), Kevin Guthrie (The English Game) and Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor).

Once

Once is great for the people who don’t want big dance numbers. This film is all about a busker and an immigrant and their love story in Dublin. This film combines songs beautifully with their romance, this is a movie where they only sing when they are recording songs or celebrating.

Because there are just too many good movie musicals, here are some honourable mentions: Hairspray, Chicago, Goddess, Annie, The Sound of Music, La La Land, and The Phantom of the Opera!

Do you have any other recommendations? Tell us in the comments below!

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