Hamilton: An American Musical made its Broadway debut back in 2015 and quickly became a worldwide sensation. It wasn’t until July 2020, though, that the masses got a chance to experience the groundbreaking musical thanks to Disney+. Filmed live at the Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast, Hamilton the film gives everyone a front-row seat to the American musical.

Whether you watched Hamilton for the first time or you’ve been an avid fan for years, you’re probably wondering what to watch next after falling in love with musical theater. Maybe you’re in the mood for more live shows or perhaps, you’re interested in musical adaptations. Or maybe you’re hoping to find out more about how the show came to be. Whatever the case, here are ten shows and movies to watch after you’ve finished Hamilton for the 100th time.

10 Hamilton: One Shot To Broadway

If you aren’t ready to let go of Hamilton quite yet then check out the documentary Hamilton: One Shot To Broadway. Directed by Elio España, the hour and thirteen-minute documentary explores how Hamilton made it to Broadway. 

With interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the original Broadway cast, you’ll sure to learn something new while satisfying your Hamilton cravings. In addition, the documentary features historians and critics who comment on the musical’s impact on popular culture and its push for diversity on stage.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video

9 Mary Poppins Returns

If you’re looking for more Lin-Manuel Miranda projects to watch then, Mary Poppins Returns is the option for you. Mary Poppins Returns is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1964 Mary Poppins film which was inspired by the book series of the same name.

Mary Poppins Returns puts viewers back into the Bank’s household only this time, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) has come to help Michael Banks’s with his own children. With a little help from lamplighter Jack (Miranda), the duo helps the next generation of Banks children go on an adventure.

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Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu, and Youtube

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8 Newsies: The Broadway Musical

Newsies was a 1992 musical-comedy film that was adapted for the stage in 2011 before making its Broadway debut in 2012. The story is inspired by the Newsboy Strike of 1899 that occurred in New York City.

After a successful Broadway run and national tour, Disney decided to record a live performance of Newsies much as they did with Hamilton. The film was filmed at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles with some of the original Broadway actors reprising their roles for the film.

Available On: Disney+, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and Youtube.

7 Smash

If you’re looking for something a bit longer to watch that NBC’s musical drama series is just the thing for you. Created by Theresa Rebeck, the series follows a songwriting duo as they attempt to create yet another Broadway hit. While most shows focus on the stars and the show, Smash takes audiences on a fictional journey that explores what it takes to actually get a musical on Broadway.

The series starred Katherine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, and Debra Messing just to name a few of the talented cast.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, NBC, Vudu, and Youtube.

6 The Greatest Showman

If the thing you loved about Hamilton was that it mixed historical fiction with song and dance then The Greatest Showman is the film to watch next. Inspired by the real-life trials and tribulations of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman follows Barnum as he struggles and eventually succeeds at creating the Barnum & Bailey circus.

Featuring original songs sung by a talented cast that included Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, and Zendaya, you’ll surely be singing along after one watch. The Greatest Showman went on to nominated for several awards including several Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and even won a Grammy.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, and Youtube.

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5 Les Misérables

One of the most popular and iconic historical novels, Les Misérables, was adapted for the stage in the 1980s and then in 2012 was adapted for the screen.

The musical film starred a hugely talented cast including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, and Amanda Seyfried. Just like the novel and stage musical, the film takes place in France and follows Jean Valjean, a former prisoner, who finds himself entrusted to raise Cosette after her mother’s untimely death. In addition to being an iconic story, the film went on to win three Academy Awards and three Golden Globes.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and Youtube.

4 Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You

The newest Hamilton special was created to serve as a companion to the Hamilton live film. Filmed in the world of COVID-19, the special features the stars of the original Broadway cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, in their own homes as they reflect on their time in the groundbreaking musical. The special is hosted by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts and even features interviews with director Thomas Kail and Annette Gordon-Reed, Harvard professor and historian.

In addition to giving fans the inside scoop on the casts’ time on Broadway, the special also aims to open a conversation about what the musical means in today’s age of politics.

Available On: Disney+

3 Rent

There are many ways to watch Rent nowadays. In fact, Rent became the first-ever musical to have been filmed live and distributed in movie theaters in North America when Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway hit theaters in 2008. In addition to the Broadway live recording, there is also a Rent theatrical film and the 2019 Fox live performance.

Whichever version you choose you’ll be transported to New York City’s East Village in the 90s, as the cast of characters struggles to survive and make a name for themselves in the tumultuous state of their town.

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Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, iTunes, Starz, Vudu, and Youtube.

2 West Side Story

One of the most iconic Broadway musicals to be turned into a film is none other than West Side Story. Inspired by one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story follows two star-crossed lovers as they try to defy their rival gangs to be together. With an epic love story and phenomenal musical numbers, West Side Story definitely withstands the test of time.

The 1961 film went on to win 10 out of 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was later deemed “culturally significant” by the United States Library of Congress.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, iTunes, Sling TV, Vudu, and Youtube.

1 Moana

If you’re looking for something the whole family can watch that features strong leads and amazing music, Moana is for you. The film centers around Moana, a teenage girl, who must defy orders in order to save her family and village.

In addition to being thematically similar to Hamilton, the Disney film also features music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. You’ll definitely recognize his writing style especially in the fast-paced “You’re Welcome” which is performed by Dwayne Johnson.

Available On: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and Youtube.

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Danielle Bruncati was born and raised in Southern California and has been a story-teller for as long as she can remember. She is currently a freelance writer for ScreenRant and is also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Television Writing and Producing from a top 10 film school. When she’s not writing, Danielle can be found binging the latest sitcom or teen tv series with her dog by her side or walking around Disneyland with a Mickey-shaped snack in hand.

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