Filipino theater fans will soon get the chance to experience one of Broadway’s most acclaimed musicals in an entirely new way. “Hamilton,” the award-winning production created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is coming to Philippine cinemas for a limited one-week run starting October 1, 2025.
The filmed version captures the original Broadway cast in performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the musical first opened nearly a decade ago. While a version has long been available on Disney+, this theatrical release offers something new: a prologue titled “Reuniting the Revolution.” The special feature includes fresh interviews with the cast and creators, reflecting on the show’s impact on both their lives and the cultural landscape.
“When we filmed ‘Hamilton,’ we wanted to try to capture the feeling of being in the Richard Rodgers Theatre during that first year on Broadway,” said director and producer Thomas Kail. “And we’re thrilled that audiences will now have the opportunity to experience it on the big screen.”
The global rollout of the film began in early September in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, followed by screenings in the United Kingdom and Ireland later that month. Australia and New Zealand are set to follow in November, with the Philippines joining the international schedule next week.
For many local audiences, the big-screen release will be their first encounter with the stage phenomenon. Broadway tours rarely reach the Philippines, and tickets to international productions can be out of reach for fans. The cinema format makes the show more accessible, while still preserving the energy of the original performances.
The cast, led by Miranda as Alexander Hamilton and Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, also features Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Okieriete Onaodowan, and Anthony Ramos.
Blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway traditions, “Hamilton” retells the life of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton through a contemporary lens. Since its debut, it has been hailed as a cultural landmark that reshaped how history can be told onstage, sparking conversations on politics, identity, and representation far beyond theater circles.
For Filipino audiences used to catching up on Broadway musicals through recordings or touring shows, this limited engagement offers a rare opportunity to sit in a darkened cinema and share in the energy that has made “Hamilton” one of the most celebrated productions of its generation.