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Some Hamilton fans say they couldn\u2019t hear a single song over audience singalongs when seeing the film in theaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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AMC staff paused the movie mid-screening to ask theatergoers to quiet down<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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While some theaters cracked down, Lin-Manuel Miranda encouraged fans on Instagram to \u201cturn up and have fun”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Moviegoers heading to see Hamilton in theaters expected to experience the groundbreaking musical in all its glory. Instead, many found themselves drowned out by fellow fans singing at full volume.<\/p>\n
The viral moment first gained traction when TikTok user @baily.bashh<\/a> shared her disappointment. Her post<\/a> reads, \u201cPOV: You went to enjoy Hamilton in theaters and didn\u2019t hear 1 song,\u201d a frustration that instantly resonated with thousands of fans.<\/p>\nBut another theatergoer, Samantha S. (@samspound<\/a>), tells PEOPLE her experience wasn\u2019t as chaotic as social media made it seem. \u201cIt was pretty much like any other movie, but people were singing, some were upset about it, and a couple of people complained,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\nThings escalated when the staff stopped the movie to address the crowd directly. \u201cWe were frustrated they paused it in the middle,\u201d Samantha shares. \u201cNo one was really singing that loud, and no one was really yelling, so I thought people were being dramatic.\u201d<\/p>\n
She says the room reacted with more confusion than anger. \u201cEveryone was looking around like, \u2018What?\u2019 \u201d Samantha recalls. \u201cIt could have been said during the intermission instead of stopping the movie.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the break, another announcement only muddied the rules. \u201cThe first time they said don\u2019t sing, then during intermission they said okay, you can sing, just not too loud,\u201d Samantha says. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t made very clear what the expectations were.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even after seeing the film again in a different theater, she notices how much the vibe varies. \u201cThe second time, nobody sang at all,\u201d Samantha shares. \u201cSo it really just depends on the theater and the crowd.\u201d<\/p>\n
PEOPLE has reached out to AMC for comment.<\/p>\n
As a longtime fan, she understands both sides. \u201cI get that it\u2019s fun to sing, especially because the show has been around for so long,\u201d she says. \u201cBut I also get that some people want to just hear the performers on screen without distractions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her TikTok<\/a> clips, which captured both announcements, sparked heated debate online. \u201cI just thought it was funny that they paused a movie to make that announcement,\u201d Samantha tells PEOPLE. \u201cBut then it got almost 2 million views, and suddenly everyone was fighting in the comments.<\/p>\nWhile audiences are debating the rules inside the theater, the show\u2019s creator appears to be encouraging a different vibe. On the official Hamilton Instagram page<\/a>, Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen telling fans to turn up and have fun.<\/p>\nHe has even surprised fans in person. In one clip<\/a>, Miranda sings alongside Thayne Jasperson as the film plays in the background, beaming as the crowd erupts in cheers.<\/p>\n![\"samspound\/TikTok](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/c3NV_QVOXKTKCNerPn6CoA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/96f2d57efc398c95e6f29f8af1dcc493\"\/)
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Samantha S’ TikTok<\/p><\/div>\n
The production\u2019s social media has highlighted singalong screenings where the atmosphere is designed for audience participation. Videos show fans embracing the chance to perform every lyric together.<\/p>\n
Samantha S. thinks the solution is simple. \u201cMy advice to fans is feel the vibe, but be respectful \u2014 don\u2019t scream or dance in front of the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\nBut for others, like Baily, the result is far from enjoyable. \u201cIt felt like I was at a middle school homecoming,\u201d the caption of her TikTok reads, underscoring the disappointment of sitting through a performance drowned out by the crowd.<\/p>\n
Hamilton was released in theaters on September 5, 2025.<\/p>\n
Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Some Hamilton fans say they couldn\u2019t hear a single song over audience singalongs when seeing the film in theaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
AMC staff paused the movie mid-screening to ask theatergoers to quiet down<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
While some theaters cracked down, Lin-Manuel Miranda encouraged fans on Instagram to \u201cturn up and have fun”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Moviegoers heading to see Hamilton in theaters expected to experience the groundbreaking musical in all its glory. Instead, many found themselves drowned out by fellow fans singing at full volume.<\/p>\n
The viral moment first gained traction when TikTok user @baily.bashh<\/a> shared her disappointment. Her post<\/a> reads, \u201cPOV: You went to enjoy Hamilton in theaters and didn\u2019t hear 1 song,\u201d a frustration that instantly resonated with thousands of fans.<\/p>\n But another theatergoer, Samantha S. (@samspound<\/a>), tells PEOPLE her experience wasn\u2019t as chaotic as social media made it seem. \u201cIt was pretty much like any other movie, but people were singing, some were upset about it, and a couple of people complained,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n Things escalated when the staff stopped the movie to address the crowd directly. \u201cWe were frustrated they paused it in the middle,\u201d Samantha shares. \u201cNo one was really singing that loud, and no one was really yelling, so I thought people were being dramatic.\u201d<\/p>\n She says the room reacted with more confusion than anger. \u201cEveryone was looking around like, \u2018What?\u2019 \u201d Samantha recalls. \u201cIt could have been said during the intermission instead of stopping the movie.\u201d<\/p>\n During the break, another announcement only muddied the rules. \u201cThe first time they said don\u2019t sing, then during intermission they said okay, you can sing, just not too loud,\u201d Samantha says. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t made very clear what the expectations were.\u201d<\/p>\n Even after seeing the film again in a different theater, she notices how much the vibe varies. \u201cThe second time, nobody sang at all,\u201d Samantha shares. \u201cSo it really just depends on the theater and the crowd.\u201d<\/p>\n PEOPLE has reached out to AMC for comment.<\/p>\n As a longtime fan, she understands both sides. \u201cI get that it\u2019s fun to sing, especially because the show has been around for so long,\u201d she says. \u201cBut I also get that some people want to just hear the performers on screen without distractions.\u201d<\/p>\n Her TikTok<\/a> clips, which captured both announcements, sparked heated debate online. \u201cI just thought it was funny that they paused a movie to make that announcement,\u201d Samantha tells PEOPLE. \u201cBut then it got almost 2 million views, and suddenly everyone was fighting in the comments.<\/p>\n While audiences are debating the rules inside the theater, the show\u2019s creator appears to be encouraging a different vibe. On the official Hamilton Instagram page<\/a>, Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen telling fans to turn up and have fun.<\/p>\n He has even surprised fans in person. In one clip<\/a>, Miranda sings alongside Thayne Jasperson as the film plays in the background, beaming as the crowd erupts in cheers.<\/p>\n samspound\/TikTok<\/p>\n Samantha S’ TikTok<\/p><\/div>\n The production\u2019s social media has highlighted singalong screenings where the atmosphere is designed for audience participation. Videos show fans embracing the chance to perform every lyric together.<\/p>\n Samantha S. thinks the solution is simple. \u201cMy advice to fans is feel the vibe, but be respectful \u2014 don\u2019t scream or dance in front of the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n But for others, like Baily, the result is far from enjoyable. \u201cIt felt like I was at a middle school homecoming,\u201d the caption of her TikTok reads, underscoring the disappointment of sitting through a performance drowned out by the crowd.<\/p>\n Hamilton was released in theaters on September 5, 2025.<\/p>\n Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n