‘Hamilton’ is set to play in Puerto Rico
BROADWAY’S biggest blockbuster is headed to Puerto Rico.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing “Hamilton” there in early 2019 for a three-week run — during which he’ll reprise his leading role of the Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
It’s a dream come true for Miranda — who has family roots in Puerto Rico — to bring the wildly popular musical to the island, which suffered horrific damage in September from Hurricane Maria.
The performances will take place from Jan. 8 to 27, 2019, at Teatro UPR, one of Puerto Rico’s most famous theaters. The venue sustained considerable damage in the hurricane but is slated to be repaired in time for the “Hamilton” shows.
Miranda has been active in trying to help Puerto Rico recover after Maria. In September, he released a song, “Almost Like Praying,” to raise money for relief. He also tweeted President Trump was “going straight to hell” for blaming the island’s problems on Puerto Rican officials.