Hamilton Puerto Rico — Page 2

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 (An EDL requires a US birth certificate which is why standard licenses without it are no longer valid for TSA .)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

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.

 

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

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.  

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?

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.