The Cast of Hamilton Shares Their Disney Music Memories | Disney

Editorial Summary

The cast members of Hamilton discuss the profound impact Disney music had on their early lives and artistic development. One performer describes seeing the Under the Sea sequence in The Little Mermaid as their first out of body experience with art. They explain how Disney served as an accessible gateway into the world of musicals by demonstrating how stories can be told through song. Another individual notes that they learned to sing by mimicking the music they heard in various films. They mention a deep fondness for the music in Robin Hood and recall singing while imitating characters like Pocahontas. The discussion also covers the influence of Disney shorts and live action films such as Mary Poppins and Herbie the Love Bug. One participant shares their childhood obsession with Mary Poppins and the emotional response they had to the film. The conversation concludes with reflections on how the exuberant way Disney characters express emotions helped shape their understanding of matching energy with honesty in performance. The participants suggest that Disney hits act as a primary gateway for many children who eventually pursue careers as singers.

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