Monday, July 23, 2018

‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Multi-Million Dollar Arts Fund for Puerto Rico



Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, has created a multi-million dollar fund to support arts and culture in Puerto Rico, as the island recovers from a devastating hurricane that hit nearly a year ago.

Mr Miranda, whose parents are from Puerto Rico, is returning to the lead role in the show for its run at the University of Puerto Rico in January. He said he will donate all proceeds from the performance back to the community.

“As someone whose life has been transformed by the power of the arts, and who has witnessed the incredible healing, growth, stability and wellbeing that cultural institutions can bring to local communities, I cannot stand idly by and watch Puerto Rico’s arts and culture scene suffer,” he said.

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Source: The Independent

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