Lin-Manuel Mirandaon Sunday gave his final bow for a special production ofHamiltonin Puerto Rico — and Bill and Hillary Clinton were in the audience after traveling to the island this week to support their foundation’s hurricane recovery work.
“Conversation ranged from philanthropy and current events to family and food — and of courseHamilton,” says the source, who also attended. “Guests were enthusiastic and in a great mood.”
Miranda, the creator and star ofHamilton, said last year he would travel with a temporary production of the Broadway musical to Puerto Rico, where his family is from. Profits went to support arts education.Hamiltonbegan playing in San Juan on Jan. 11 and closed Sunday.
Hillary, “a huge fan” who has seen the show multiple times already, was thrilled to do so again, according to the source. At the show Sunday, she said, “It took my breath away again. It’s such a remarkable feat.”
According to the source, at the Clintons’ dinner Monday with Clooney, Andrés and Miranda, “She was in full fan mode asking Lin a lot of questions about the creative process.”
“Clooney and Miranda discussed their own philanthropic efforts and projects to help Puerto Rico recover,” the source says.
Bill and Hillary Clinton (center) meeting with the cast ofHamiltonin Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Bill and Hillary Clinton talk withHamiltoncreator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s father, Luis (left), on Sunday.
But the main purpose of the trip for the former president and his wife, a former secretary of state and New York senator, has been focusing on their foundation. Among the efforts is a model farm for Andrés’ World Central Kitchen and a nursery for reforesting the area.
On Sunday, 30,000 lbs. of medical supplies were airlifted in to be distributed among the island’s rural communities.
Miranda has said that as people rally for the island, it’s important to not forget the arts.
source: people.com
