Hamilton Puerto Rico

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Posted: 11/10/18 at 12:55pm

So there’s a whole upset on social media because most people couldn’t get tickets to it, and those on the island who tried the online queue feel they should have been able to to have an advantage over the people from the mainland because “this is for them” did anyone here bother trying? Thoughts?

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 1:44pm

What did they expect? I mean, Lin doing three weeks of shows in PR and it was hard to get tickets?

As for the people there, they shouldn't have been in the same queue as the people from the mainland as they were told their special $10 tix were only available through the Hamilton app?

Also Lin doing it "for them" means he is helping revitalize tourism to the island and put more funding back into arts programs there, not that they get to see him do the show onstage.

Posted: 11/10/18 at 2:00pm

I'm basing this on interviews with Lin, but my understanding was that he wanted to balance it between people who live in Puerto Rico and mainlanders who can bring money/tourism to PR.

There are only something like 30,000 tickets available for the entire run, so 10,000 are available for $10 to people in Puerto Rico. That's a huge chunk that they are essentially giving away to the folks who live in PR. Should it have been more? Who knows.

The rest of the tickets are priced at standard Broadway prices, presumably to intentionally draw in rich(er) Americans to spend money on hotels, restaurants, shopping and other things that will help give PR's economy a jumpstart post-Maria.

The social media outrage this morning sounds like it's coming from Puerto Ricans who tried to get in the larger stanard-price ticket block, which could only lead to heartbreak. There are simply way more mainlanders than PR natives, and there are more people who want tickets than there are tickets available. Some people couldn't get tickets. If they're in PR, they'll still have a major shot at the 10,000 tickets.

Also, the idea that it's "for them" and therefore tickets should only go to Puerto Ricans is silly. If they did that, the show would run for three weeks and all it would do is take money from Puerto Ricans and transfer it to the already-wealthy Hamilton producers. It would have no long-term positive effect on PR at all. That's a wayyyy worse narrative than "mainlanders bought most of the expensive tickets", and I understand why they didn't go that route.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 2:10pm

unbroken12 said: "The social media outrage this morning sounds like it's coming from Puerto Ricans who tried to get in the larger standard-price ticket block"

Well, that is just them stealing our tickets, no?!

Posted: 11/10/18 at 2:40pm

haterobics said: "Well, that is just them stealing our tickets, no?! "

Ha. Though I do think one failing here is that the ticket releases were not simultaneous. A lot of Puerto Ricans probably tried and failed to get the general availability tickets without realizing that very soon there will be a giant, separate block of tickets that they will have a much better shot of being able to get.

 

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 6:42pm

The thing I could never figure out is why this is only a three week run. Like, even if Lin could only do three weeks, they could have sat there a little while longer, no?

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 11/10/18 at 6:59pm

haterobics said: "The thing I could never figure out is why this is only a three week run. Like, even if Lin could only do three weeks, they could have sat there a little while longer, no?"

I'm sure these smart producers and Lin's dad studied the market carefully before deciding on 3 weeks. As with other cities, they could always return if there's enough demand. HEIGHTS only did one week in PR.

Also, the theatre is part of a university, so maybe it all had to happen while the university is on winter vacation? Only a guess.

[Tapdance2]

Posted: 11/11/18 at 10:38am

Where is the rest of the PR cast coming from, anyone know?

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 11/11/18 at 10:50am

I think the 10,000 ten dollar tickets might be an exaggeration. The theatre only seats about 1700 and the show is running for 3 weeks.

My friend who lives in PR stood in line for 8 hours at the University yesterday and was able to purchase four 99 dollar seats. Online sales ceased after 1 hour so I think that only a certain percentage were given to ticket pop to sell and I am betting that they were primarily the seats for 338.000.

Lin has stated that the cast will be local. I am thinking it will be a mix of local talent and other folks who have already performed in the production in nyc or somewhere else. Mounting a production with local talent would require  a long rehearsal period.

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 11/11/18 at 12:26pm

SmoothLover said: "Lin has stated that the cast will be local. I am thinking it will be a mix of local talent and other folks who have already performed in the production in nyc or somewhere else. Mounting a production with local talent would require a long rehearsal period."

I must have missed this. Yes, I expect there will be lots of veterans from NY, Chicago, and the tours. This company is supposed to be the one that plays the sit-down in SF (and later tour).

(And 1700 seats for 8 shows/week yields 40,800 tickets over 3 weeks)

Updated On: 11/11/18 at 12:26 PM

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/11/18 at 11:04pm

The Thread Starter said: "So there’s a whole upset on social media because most people couldn’t get tickets to it, and those on the island who tried the online queue feel they should have been able to to have an advantage over the people from the mainland because “this is for them” did anyone here bother trying? Thoughts?"

 

Yes, I did try.  I logged on to the link to Ticketpop from the Hamilton Web site Nov. 9.  I 'accidentally' left my account open overnight Nov. 9 and in the morning, I was near the head of the Virtual Wait List queue.  10 minutes after sales started, my turn came due and I clicked on all the weekend shows, trying for 2 tickets, best available, for the 1:30 weekend shows.

None.

Then I started clicking on the Tues. evening, then the Wed. evening and by the last week, I scored 2 tickets on the aisle in Row C, the spit zone! (But I'm not complaining).

The shocker came when I booked our air fare and discovered that although Puerto Rico is technically a US territory, it is considered a foreign land by some airlines, requiring a passport, not just an enhanced drivers licence.

Fortunately, we have over 2 months to renew and receive our updated passports.  I decided I might try to pass the word to anyone who, like me, thought that passports were only needed to go to or return from  foreign locations. For any Mainlanders who got PR Hamilton tickets, be sure you check with your airlines in advance to confirm if you need to have a current US Passport before going to the airport.

I'm curious if anyone else tried and succeeded in getting PR Hamilton tickets. 
 

Updated On: 11/12/18 at 11:04 PM

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 1:19am

Sue Tribute said: "The shocker came when I booked our air fare and discovered that although Puerto Rico is technically a US territory, it is considered a foreign land by some airlines, requiring a passport, not just an enhanced drivers licence."

What? If you fly direct from the US, you don't need a passport, and you don't go through customs. I've done it often.

[MrNapkinhead]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 10:25am

I was able to get 4 tickets for the last Saturday. I’m hoping to see a seating chart soon to see where I am. Am also curious to see who the other leads are; I agree it seems like they would pull people due to time constraints? I am so excited to see this!! Have seen many times in Chicago, but to see LMM...so excited!

[Megsamegatron]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 10:38am

I was successful to get a ticket for 1/15 (the day I was looking for). I got in immediately and was done with the process in less then 10 minutes! I'm looking forward to seeing who they pull for from tours or other locations!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 10:51am

SmoothLover said: "Lin has stated that the cast will be local. I am thinking it will be a mix of local talent and other folks who have already performed in the production in nyc or somewhere else. Mounting a production with local talent would require a long rehearsal period."

 

There was an open casting call in Puerto Rico for all companies of Hamilton, but I don’t remember Lin saying specifically that this would be a mostly-local cast? (I could be wrong!)

When Lin was on Colbert, he said that a “new company which will then tour in the states” was being assembled for Puerto Rico with 6 weeks of rehearsal. Seems very likely that the PR company will then play San Francisco, since PR closes Jan 27 and the SF “sitdown” opens Feb 12. Six weeks of rehearsal would mean rehearsals start right after Thanksgiving, so hopefully we’ll get a cast announcement soon. 

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 11:54am

Cast announcement

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 11:57am

First the Hurricane, then Trump, now Hamilton --- haven't the people of Puerto Rico suffered enough??

 

 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 11:58am

Blockhead24 said: "Cast announcement"

Wow. Literally the other day I was think of Donald Webber for Burr, and here we are! 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 3:07pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "SmoothLover said: "Lin has stated that the cast will be local. I am thinking it will be a mix of local talent and other folks who have already performed in the production in nyc or somewhere else. Mounting a production with local talent would require a long rehearsal period."



There was an open casting call in Puerto Rico for all companies of Hamilton, but I don’t remember Lin saying specifically that this would be a mostly-local cast?(I could be wrong!)

When Linwas on Colbert, he said that a “new company which will then tour in the states” was being assembled for Puerto Rico with 6 weeks of rehearsal. Seemsvery likelythat the PR company will then playSan Francisco, since PR closes Jan 27 and the SF “sitdown” opens Feb 12. Sixweeks of rehearsal would mean rehearsals start right after Thanksgiving, so hopefully we’ll get a cast announcement soon."

 

The whole thing about local talent was something I read when Lin announced he was doing it in the first place. But I am sure he was really saying that he would have an open audition in PR for the national tour. It just makes more sense. 

 

 

 

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 3:48pm

"Sue Tribute said: "The shocker came when I booked our air fare and discovered that although Puerto Rico is technically a US territory, it is considered a foreign land by some airlines, requiring a passport, not just an enhanced drivers licence."

orangeskittles said: What?If you fly direct from the US, you don't need a passport, and you don't go through customs. I've done it often."

That may be true in some cases, but recent security changes may have been adopted by some airlines, possibly not all.  I ASSUMED I didn't need a passport but I'd rather know in time.  Out of courtesy, I'm sharing my experience with my airline to avoid the possibility of someone assuming the same thing based on past experiences.   It may be wise to check with your airline when booking tickets.......Or not......

 

[Huss417]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 3:56pm

Sue Tribute said: ""Sue Tribute said: "The shocker came when I booked our air fare and discovered that although Puerto Rico is technically a US territory, it is considered a foreign land by some airlines, requiring a passport, not just an enhanced drivers licence."

orangeskittles said: What?If you fly direct from the US, you don't need a passport, and you don't go through customs. I've done it often."

That may be true in some cases, but recent security changes may have been adopted by some airlines, possibly not all. I ASSUMED I didn't need a passport but I'd rather know in time. Out of courtesy, I'm sharing my experience with my airline to avoid the possibility of someone assuming the same thing based on past experiences. It may be wise to check with your airline when booking tickets.......Or not......

"

What airline are you flying?

[DAME]

Posted: 11/12/18 at 4:52pm

You do NOT need a passport.  

Updated On: 11/12/18 at 04:52 PM

[Westender2]

Posted: 11/13/18 at 1:02am

Hey,

 

Here's a seating chart I found on Twitter...

 

https://twitter.com/latinageek/status/1061403585806852098

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 11/13/18 at 1:18am

My friend who stood in line and got tickets said that the orchestra is not raked but it looks like it is in the photo from Facebook.

 

When my friend was in line some of Lin's family members were going up and down the line with a cell phone because Lin was on Skype saying hello to the people in line..

 

 

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 4:21pm

Huss417 said: ""Sue Tribute said: "The shocker came when I booked our air fare and discovered that although Puerto Rico is technically a US territory, it is considered a foreign land by some airlines, requiring a passport, not just an enhanced drivers licence."

"What airline are you flying?"

orangeskittles said: What?If you fly direct from the US, you don't need a passport, and you don't go through customs. I've done it often."
 

Dame said: 

Hamilton Puerto Rico#22
Posted: 11/12/18 at 4:52pm

You do NOT need a passport. 

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Thanks for everyone's replies.  I did some research and discovered that, for the most part, we are/were all correct.

In 2005, federal requirements for ID began changing.  On July 1, 2018, some hold-out states who did NOT require proof of US citizenship or residency, changed their ID processes and others are changing effective in 2020. 

Beginning January 1, 2018, EDL (enhanced driver licenses) or passports, not just a standard-issued drivers license, became required for residents from hold-out states (like mine) to meet TSA requirements to fly anywhere. (An EDL requires a US birth certificate which is why standard licenses without it are no longer valid for TSA .)

I called a third customer service agent at United Airlines this morning who apologized that their "passport-required" lists have not yet been updated since July 1.  She confirmed that an enhanced drivers license, not just a standard license, is required to fly from my state to any domestic location, including US Territories. If someone does not want to renew a standard license before it expires (in order to acquire an EDL), a passport will suffice for TSA requirements. 

For residents of hold-out states who have not yet begun the "Real ID" process, a passport may be required to fly anywhere.

To correct my original statement, it would be good for anyone flying anywhere to find out if their state has new ID requirements that may have changed July 1, 2018 or January 1, 2019.  It would be a rude and expensive awakening to arrive at the airport with PR Hamilton tickets waiting, to discover that your state's rules changed January 1, 2019 and you don't have proper TSA ID to fly.

 

On another note, does anyone have a detailed map of the Teatro UPR seating including both mezzanine and balcony row and seat numbers? The color-coded map on the web site only shows sections.

 

 

 

Updated On: 11/17/18 at 04:21 PM