Hamilton Puerto Rico- Page 2

[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 (An EDL requires a US birth certificate which is why standard licenses without it are no longer valid for TSA .)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

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 4:28pm

SmoothLover said: "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."

I kinda wonder about this, too.  20 performances are being run.  That's 34,000 seats total.  The producers are giving up one third of the run for $10?  Does anyone have any proof that this is happening/possible?  

Updated On: 11/17/18 at 04:28 PM

[macnyc]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 8:16pm

SmoothLover said: "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.."

What a guy! He's amazing  I am kicking myself for not trying harder to get tickets.  I did enter the contest though, so at least I had that shot.

 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 11:34pm

When my friend bought the tickets he was given a receipt rather than the tickets themselves and told to pick them up 2 hours before curtain. It made me wonder if a procedure had been established to make it harder for people to resell tickets and make money on them. I know Lin has been very verbal about that sort of thing. And I am in total agreement.

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/22/18 at 12:03am

Sondheimite said: "SmoothLover said: "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."

I kinda wonder about this, too. 20 performances are being run. That's 34,000 seats total. The producers are giving up one third of the run for $10? Does anyone have any proof that this is happening/possible?"

 

Here is a link to the official Hamilton-Puerto Rico page that says there are 24 shows; 10,000 tickets are to be sold to island residents for $10 via the Hamilton mobile app and 1000 of those are for UPR students for a special matinee Jan. 9:

https://hamiltonmusical.com/puerto-rico/tickets

 
As of Nov. 22, a few Hamilton Puerto Rico VIP fundraiser tickets appear to still be available for $5000 each (including an exclusive post show reception).
 
 

Updated On: 11/22/18 at 12:03 AM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/22/18 at 12:24am

I have a friend who is Puerto Rican and says the theater is VERY out of the way and hard to get to, so I wonder how this will do? 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 11/22/18 at 2:34am

Given that it is sold out I am sure it will do just fine.

I read on the web site about the lottery tickets. I just don't get the math. But there is probably more types of fund raising being done around the run itself and perhaps the big money ticket packages offset the 10 dollar tickets.  

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/22/18 at 10:54am

SmoothLover said: "Given that it is sold out I am sure it will do just fine."
 

Technically, tickets are still available for some shows via Tour Packages (about $3K , only 1 of 4 was sold out as of this moment) and, as mentioned earlier, the VIP fundraiser  tickets ($5K including an exclusive post-show dinner and tax benefits but no lodging).  In fact, according to the web instructions, VIP ticket holders have to go to the ticket office 2 hours before the show to get their tickets like everyone else. It looked like only 3 of the 9 VIP sessions were sold out so far.

If I were willing (and able) to shell out the big bucks, it almost seems better to buy a 3-4 day Tour package linked to the Hamilton web site posted above.  Tours include a show ticket that I'm guessing you do NOT have to pick up at the ticket office 2 hours in advance of the show.

 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 11/22/18 at 11:01am

SmoothLover said: "Given that it is sold out I am sure it will do just fine.

I read on the web site about the lottery tickets. I just don't get the math. But there is probably more types of fund raising being done around the run itself and perhaps the big money ticket packages offset the 10 dollar tickets. "

hasn’t the show made some obscene profits so far that probably offset any loss they may face from the discounts?

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/25/18 at 10:16am

RippedMan said: "I have a friend who is Puerto Rican and says the theater is VERY out of the way and hard to get to, so I wonder how this will do?"

I just looked at the campus map and it appears that this could be a definite concern, especially for first-time visitors after a late night 'sold-out' show.  I'm going to check with our hotel to see what kind of shuttle service might be available. Thanks for posting this.

Gypsy101 said: "hasn’t the show made some obscene profits so far that probably offset any loss they may face from the discounts?"

I saw that LMM pledged to take Hamilton to PR (and play the lead role) even before Hurricane Maria hit. (I know it's pronounced differently but I thought the hurricane name was quite coincidental.)

One thing I like about the 'obscene profits' the show has made is that LMM/entourage are committed to educating and inspiring students and adults alike to learn about our nation's history. The Hamilton Interactive Exhibition opens in Chicago in April of 2019 and eventually will travel from city to city. 

https://hamiltonexhibition.com/?_ga=2.247024836.138310720.1543158455-1189174380.1540903221

Such an endeavor takes big bucks...

 

[Sue Tribute]

Posted: 11/25/18 at 10:27am

Blockhead24 said: "Cast announcement"

I'm a newbie.  Are there instructions somewhere on how to name url links? I tried hovering over the "Cast announcement" name and right-clicked on it but nothing obvious appeared. Sorry for my ignorance.