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WWE released the WrestleMania 42 Night One opening video, voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, to set the stage for Las Vegas’s two-night event which starts at 6 p.m. Eastern each night; the show will stream on the ESPN app in the US and Netflix internationally, with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton headlining Night One and a slate of other bouts across both nights.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet announced a star-studded cast, led by Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Tramell Tillman, Gaten Matarazzo, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, as the Off-Broadway chamber-choir about eight people in a support group for internet addiction heads to the screen, signaling a bold, thrilling direction after Tick, Tick… Boom!
Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler have joined Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet film musical, with Tramell Tillman, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paula, and Paul-Jordan Jansen rounding out the cast; Seyfried will play Jessica, Zegler Velma, and Tillman Marvin. The adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical, directed by Annie Tippe, follows eight internet-obsessed people who lock away their phones to connect, marking Miranda’s second feature directing effort.
Casting for the film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet has been announced, with Amanda Seyfried as Jessica and Rachel Zegler as Velma leading a cast that includes Gaten Matarazzo, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tramell Tillman and Paul-Jordan Jansen; Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct, and Malloy is adapting his own musical for the screen.
Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for his upcoming feature film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical Octet, naming Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Philipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Tramell Tillman, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, with rehearsals underway as he directs his second feature after tick, tick…BOOM! The musical centers on internet addiction through an eight-person support group in a church basement.
The article reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Broadway musical Hamilton, highlighting its cultural impact, popularity, and how it is perceived in 2025, especially in the context of political changes and its legacy as a groundbreaking hip-hop portrayal of American history.
Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform a lively medley of songs from Hamilton using classroom instruments, celebrate the musical's 10th anniversary, and announce that the filmed version will be released in theaters on September 5, after its streaming debut on Disney+ in 2020.
The movie version of the hit musical 'Hamilton,' filmed with most of the original cast in 2016, will be released in theaters nationwide and in Puerto Rico on September 5, after initially streaming on Disney+ due to the pandemic. Tickets go on sale August 6.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has been immortalized as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York, dressed as Alexander Hamilton to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the musical. The figure was revealed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with Jimmy Fallon hosting, and Miranda described the process of sitting for the wax figure as surreal and detailed. The figure will be displayed alongside other Broadway characters in the On Broadway exhibit.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Hamilton,' the original cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, reunited on stage at the Tony Awards to perform a medley of the show's hits, highlighting its enduring popularity and success.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Hamilton,' Lin-Manuel Miranda and 28 original cast members reunited at Radio City Music Hall to perform a medley of iconic songs from the musical, dressed in high-fashion evening wear rather than costumes.
The article celebrates the 10th anniversary of the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' highlighting its origins, cultural impact, awards, notable performances, and global reach over the past decade, including reunions and special performances.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explained that he wasn't involved in writing music for "Moana 2" due to the film's production timeline, which already had songwriters Barlow and Bear attached. Despite the film's box office success, its soundtrack has faced mixed reviews, with some fans missing Miranda's influence. Barlow and Bear, known for "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," have faced criticism for their approach, but Miranda expressed pride in their work alongside composers Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explained why he didn't return for 'Moana 2,' stating that the timing didn't align as he was already working on 'Mufasa: The Lion King' after finishing 'Encanto.' 'Moana 2' was initially developed as a TV series by Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow before becoming a film. Miranda praised Bear and Barlow's music and expressed excitement over Auli'i Cravalho's growth as a performer. He also shared his enthusiasm for working with director Barry Jenkins on the 'Mufasa' prequel, which explores the backstory of Mufasa and Scar.
Moana 2's soundtrack is criticized for lacking memorable songs, highlighting the absence of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical genius, which was pivotal in the original Moana's success. The sequel's music, composed by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, fails to capture the magic and depth Miranda brought, underscoring his importance in Disney's recent musical achievements. The article argues that Miranda's unique talent is crucial for maintaining the quality of Disney's musical brand.