Michael Weissenstein and Joel Colon, Associated Press Updated 11:15 pm CDT, Monday, July 15, 2019 Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello holds a press conference, almost two days after federal authorities arrested the island's former secretary of education and five other people on charges of steering federal money to unqualified, politically connected contractors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, July 11, 2019. At the time of the arrests, Rossello was in the middle of a family vacation in France, which he canceled to travel back to the Island. U.S. Attorney for Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez said Gov. Ricardo Rossello was not involved in the investigation. less Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello holds a press conference, almost two days after federal authorities arrested the island's former secretary of education and five other people on charges of steering federal ... more Photo: Carlos Giusti, AP … [Read more...] about ‘Chatgate’ scandal throws Puerto Rico’s governor into crisis
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‘Chatgate’ scandal throws Puerto Rico governor into crisis
Michael Weissentein and Joel Colon, Associated Press Updated 6:12 pm CDT, Monday, July 15, 2019 Police block protesters from advancing to La Fortaleza governor's residence in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 14, 2019. Protesters are demanding Gov. Ricardo Rosselló step down for his involvement in a private chat in which he used profanities to describe an ex-New York City councilwoman and a federal control board overseeing the island's finance. less Police block protesters from advancing to La Fortaleza governor's residence in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 14, 2019. Protesters are demanding Gov. Ricardo Rosselló step down for his involvement in a ... more Photo: Carlos Giusti, AP Photo: Carlos Giusti, AP Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Image 1 of 17 Police block … [Read more...] about ‘Chatgate’ scandal throws Puerto Rico governor into crisis
To ovations, ‘Hamilton’ star reprises role in Puerto Rico
Lin-Manuel Miranda lifts the Puerto Rican flag after resuming the title role in “Hamilton” on the opening-night of a 17-day run in San Juan, Jan. 11, 2019. With the island still facing chronic economic challenges and political turmoil amid the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Miranda hopes the run will call attention to Puerto Rico’s needs, and its riches. (Erika P. Rodriguez/The New York Times) A standing ovation on opening night of “Hamilton,” with Lin-Manuel Miranda back in the title role, at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 11, 2019. With the island still facing chronic economic challenges and political turmoil amid the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Miranda hopes the 17-day run will help call attention to Puerto Rico’s needs, and its riches. (Erika P. Rodriguez/The New York Times) Lin-Manuel Miranda lifts the Puerto Rican flag after resuming the title role in “Hamilton” on the … [Read more...] about To ovations, ‘Hamilton’ star reprises role in Puerto Rico
To ovations, Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises role in Puerto Rico
Danica Coto Associated Press Published 5:23 PM EST Jan 12, 2019 San Juan, Puerto Rico – Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his lead role in the hit musical “Hamilton” to start a two-week run in Puerto Rico expected to raise millions of dollars for artists and cultural groups struggling in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The audience giggled, hooted, clapped and tapped their feet throughout Friday’s night’s performance as Miranda took the stage for the first time since his last appearance in the Broadway version in July 2016, when he played the role of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton. “I have never felt anything like that,” he said of the crowd’s energy, adding that singing the song “Hurricane” was a challenge. “It was very hard to sing that here in Puerto Rico because you know better than I what it is to survive a hurricane. I feel like I’m going back to Maria a little bit every time I sing it.” After … [Read more...] about To ovations, Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises role in Puerto Rico
‘Tonight Show’ to air episode in Puerto Rico with ‘Hamilton’
Updated 5:56 pm PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 This combination photo shows actor Lin-Manuel Miranda at the "Mary Poppins Returns" premiere in London on Dec. 12, 2018, left, and TV late night host Jimmy Fallon at the opening night of "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" in New York on April 23, 2018. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will do a special episode from Puerto Rico on January 15. The telecast, in which Miranda will appear, will focus on the spirit and culture of Puerto Rico in its efforts to rebuild and raise awareness following the devastating hurricane that struck the U.S. territory on Sept. 20, 2017. Miranda will reprise his lead role in the musical “Hamilton” from Jan. 8-27 at the University of Puerto Rico to raise money for the Flamboyan Arts Fund. less This combination photo shows actor Lin-Manuel Miranda at the "Mary Poppins Returns" premiere in London on Dec. 12, 2018, left, and TV late night host Jimmy Fallon at the … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight Show’ to air episode in Puerto Rico with ‘Hamilton’