Cast of Hamilton 2020 Disney+ Cast: Original Broadway Stars

If you’ve ever wondered why the 2020 Disney+ version of Hamilton feels different from a typical filmed stage production, here’s the answer: it captures the original Broadway cast at the peak of their powers. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the company filmed the musical over three days in June 2016, and that footage became the Hamilton movie that Disney acquired for $75 million and released on July 3, 2020. For fans who never made it to Broadway, this was the closest thing to being in the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Alexander Hamilton: Lin-Manuel Miranda · Aaron Burr: Leslie Odom Jr. · Eliza Hamilton: Phillipa Soo · Disney Acquisition: $75M · Director: Thomas Kail

Who was in the original cast of Hamilton 2020?

The 2020 Disney+ film captures every principal cast member from the original 2015 Broadway production. Lin-Manuel Miranda created the title role and originated Alexander Hamilton on Broadway before bringing that same performance to the screen. He is joined by an ensemble that had already been performing together for over a year when cameras rolled.

Alexander Hamilton

• Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Alexander Hamilton in both the original Broadway run and the 2020 film. Miranda wrote the show and spent years developing the character before ever performing it for an audience (Wikipedia).

Aaron Burr

• Leslie Odom Jr. portrays Aaron Burr in the original Broadway production and the 2020 Disney film. His performance of “Room Where It Happens” became one of the musical’s most iconic moments (Radio Times).

Eliza Hamilton

• Phillipa Soo portrays Eliza Hamilton in the original cast and film. Her rendition of “That Would Be Enough” and the closing narration became emotional anchors for the production (Just Jared).

Angelica Schuyler

• Renée Elise Goldsberry plays Angelica Schuyler in the original Broadway run and the 2020 film. Her performance of “Satisfied” is considered one of the most technically demanding in the score (Lin-Manuel Miranda Official Site).

Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson

• Daveed Diggs performs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the original cast and film. He won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for these dual performances (IBDB).

The implication: the 2020 Hamilton film is not a recreation or reinterpretation — it is a direct document of what Broadway audiences experienced between 2015 and 2016, preserved at full value for streaming audiences worldwide.

Are any of the original Hamilton cast still in Hamilton?

Thayne Jasperson is the only remaining original cast member still performing in the Broadway production as of 2024. He plays Samuel Seabury and serves in the ensemble, representing an unbroken connection to the 2015 premiere.

Every other principal role has seen at least one cast change since the film was recorded in 2016. The IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) provides detailed records of these transitions: Miguel Cervantes took over as Alexander Hamilton on March 4, 2020, playing the role through January 7, 2024. Stephanie Jae Park portrayed Eliza Hamilton from October 18, 2022, through July 14, 2024.

The current New York cast now features Edred Utomi as Alexander Hamilton, a completely different performer from Lin-Manuel Miranda. The US Tour has its own distinct cast, with Tyler Fauntleroy currently playing Hamilton on the road.

What this means: the 2020 Disney+ film preserves a specific moment in the show’s history that audiences can no longer experience live on Broadway — which is precisely why the movie holds such enduring value.

What is the inappropriate scene in Hamilton?

Parents researching Hamilton often look for content warnings. According to the IMDb Parents Guide, the musical contains mature themes consistent with its historical source material and the founding era it depicts. The content includes historical violence (duels, war scenes), relationship complexity (Alexander Hamilton’s documented infidelity), and some mild language.

The Parents Guide notes that most content is appropriate for teen audiences and older, though parents of younger children may want to preview the material. Unlike many Broadway productions, Hamilton does not rely on explicit language or gratuitous content — its mature elements come from the historical narrative itself.

The catch: the Disney+ version received a PG-13 rating for some language and thematic elements, making it accessible to a broader family audience than the stage production, which had no formal rating system.

How much did Disney pay for Hamilton?

Disney acquired the theatrical rights to Hamilton for $75 million in 2019, completing the deal before the film’s 2020 release on Disney+. The acquisition was announced alongside confirmation that the film would debut on the streaming platform.

The price tag reflected the show’s unprecedented crossover appeal: Hamilton had already won 11 Tony Awards, the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The film version, shot with the original cast, represented a unique asset — captured performances that could never be replicated once the original cast departed Broadway.

Why this matters: the $75 million investment paid immediate dividends in subscriber acquisition. Disney+ saw a significant spike in downloads and sign-ups around the Hamilton release window.

Historical questions about Hamilton characters

The musical dramatizes real historical figures, which naturally raises questions about accuracy and private lives.

Did Eliza ever remarry after Hamilton?

Eliza Hamilton (née Schuyler) did not remarry after Alexander Hamilton’s death in 1804. She lived another 50 years and devoted much of her later life to charitable causes, including founding the first private orphan asylum in New York City. The musical’s portrayal of her lifelong devotion aligns with documented historical records.

Was Alexander Hamilton LGBTQ?

Historians continue to debate Alexander Hamilton’s sexuality. The musical depicts intense emotional bonds between Alexander, John Laurens, and Marquis de Lafayette — a creative choice that reflects some modern historians’ readings of historical letters. However, no conclusive evidence establishes Hamilton as LGBTQ in contemporary terms. The musical frames these relationships as close male friendships, though some productions and fan interpretations emphasize alternative readings.

Did Hamilton love his wife’s sister?

The musical presents Angelica Schuyler Church as the intellectual equal and emotional partner Alexander Hamilton could never fully have, given his marriage to Eliza. Historical correspondence reveals a lifelong correspondence between Hamilton and Angelica that some scholars interpret as romantic. The musical crystallizes this tension into one of its central emotional conflicts.

What this means: Hamilton uses historical ambiguity to create dramatic tension, and audiences should understand that some character dynamics reflect creative interpretation rather than settled historical fact.

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The Disney+ Hamilton film from 2020 showcases the original Broadway castoriginal Broadway cast in a live recording from June 2016 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Frequently asked questions

Key details about the cast, release, and current status of the Hamilton production are compiled below from authoritative sources.

For Broadway enthusiasts who missed the original run, the choice is clear: stream the 2020 Disney+ version now, or wait for a restoration that will never arrive — the original cast has already moved on to other projects, and Thayne Jasperson is the sole remaining link to 2015.