Monday Night Movie: "Hamilton"

Darien Library presents: Monday Night at the Movies!

This week we are showing “Hamilton." 

“An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.” – Disney+

Director: Thomas Kail

Year: 2020

Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Christopher Jackson as George Washington, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens / Philip Hamilton, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan / James Madison, Jonathan Groff as George III, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds, Sydney James Harcourt as Philip Schuyler / James Reynolds / Doctor / Ensemble, Thayne Jasperson as Samuel Seabury / Ensemble, Jon Rua as Charles Lee / Ensemble, Ephraim Sykes as George Eacker / Ensemble, Carleigh Bettiol, Ariana DeBose, Hope Easterbrook, Sasha Hutchings, Elizabeth Judd, Austin Smith, and Seth Stewart also appear as ensemble members.

This movie is 2 hours and 40 minutes and is rated PG-13 (for language and some suggestive material). 

Watch the official trailer.