“Hamilton” Returns to Puerto Rico With Original Cast Members in the Audience—Here’s How to Get Your Tickets

“I’ll be back, soon, you’ll see.” While those lines belong to King George III, the hit musical Hamilton could just as easily echo this sentiment to Puerto Rico. After a sold-out series of performances in January 2019, the acclaimed hip-hop musical will make its return to San Juan for two weeks in June 2023, featuring a special benefit show attended by several original cast members at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré.

Although Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t be reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton like he did in 2019, the renowned writer and actor will be present for a benefit performance on June 16, which aims to raise at least $2 million for the Hispanic Federation and the Flamboyan Arts Fund. These two nonprofits support local emergency assistance, hurricane recovery efforts, and funding for arts organizations and individual artists on the island.

Other original Broadway cast members—Leslie Odom Jr. (Aaron Burr), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), and Christopher Jackson (George Washington)—will join Miranda to enjoy the special performance and attend a pre-show reception. (These performances will feature the Angelica cast from the North American touring company.)

Fortunately, securing tickets is a bit easier this time. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you don’t throw away your shot at tickets to Hamilton in Puerto Rico this year:

How to Purchase Tickets

Hamilton is set to return to San Juan’s Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré from June 13–25, 2023, featuring evening performances Tuesday through Sunday, along with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices range from $49 to $199, and they can be purchased online via Ticketera, a Puerto Rican ticketing service.

The performance on Friday, June 16, is a benefit show, so ticket prices are significantly higher (but proceeds go toward important causes in Puerto Rico!). Benefit tickets start at $500 and can go up to $7,500, available for purchase directly at hamilton.hispanicfederation.org. Those with the highest-tier tickets will receive an invitation to a preshow reception with original Broadway cast members and a post-show celebration with the performing cast.

Where to Stay in San Juan

For visitors flying in for a night or two to catch the show and explore San Juan, the Caribe Hilton is ideally located on the beach and just a 10-minute drive from the theater. Established in 1949, this resort is famous as the birthplace of the piña colada and underwent a $150 million, 15-month restoration before reopening in 2019. For those who prefer Old San Juan, the Hotel El Convento, which once housed Carmelite nuns, offers stunning views of San Juan Bay.

Want to prolong your beach getaway after the show? Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is located along a three-mile stretch of sand approximately 22 miles west of San Juan. Each room offers beachfront access, featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to stunning ocean views, deep soaking tubs, outdoor showers nestled in gardens, and either spacious balconies or private plunge pools.