In the Heights on Broadway: Show Is Now Closed
In the Heights Summary
- Show Status: Closed
- Genre: Musical
- In the Heights is 2.5 Hours long, including an intermission of 15 Minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Began: February 14, 2008
- Show Opened : March 9, 2008
- Show Closed: January 11, 2011
With an amazing cast, incredible dancing and a gripping tale of hope and self-discovery, In the Heights is Broadway's hottest hit! The New York Times calls it, "A musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home, with enough energy to light up the George Washington Bridge. A SINGULAR NEW SENSATION!"
What's In the Heights Like?
In the Heights welcomes you with open arms to the close-knit community of Washington Heights in New York City. The story follows Usnavi, a young bodega owner, and the colorful characters that come through his store. Over the course of three days we meet the elderly neighbor he cares for as if she were family, the neighborhood girl he has long pined for, and a childhood friend returning home after a difficult first year of college. Although Usnavi is a beloved member of this community, he dreams of winning the lottery so he can return to his native Dominican Republic. Through a beautiful Latin score and fresh hip-hop choreography, this community rediscovers the meaning of home.
Is In the Heights Good for Kids?
8 years or older
In the Heights on Broadway Background
During its Off-Broadway run at 37 Arts, In the Heights quickly became an audience phenomenon and a critical success. The response was unprecedented: the musical was luring both traditional and non-traditional theatergoers and garnering a huge cache of accolades, including the Outer Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. After over 200 performances, In the Heights played its final Off-Broadway show on July 15th, 2007, and began preparations for a move to Broadway, which included enhancements to the script and score, as well as new additions to the cast and crew. In the Heights played its first Broadway performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on February 14, 2008 and celebrated its Opening Night on March 9, 2008. The show went on to win four Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Theatre Information
Richard Rodgers Theatre
New York, NY 10019
Cast Members
- Usnavi
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Daniela
- Andrea Burns
- Abuela
- Olga Merediz
- Kevin
- Carlos Gomez
- Camila
- Priscilla Lopez
- Nina
- Jordin Sparks
- Vanessa
- Karen Olivo
- Benny
- Christopher Jackson
- Carla
- Janet Dacal
- Sonny
- Robin de Jesus
Producers
Kevin McCollu
Jeffrey Seller
Jill Furman
Sander Jacobs
Goodman/Grossman and Everett/Skipper
Ruth Hendel and Harold Newman (Associate Producer)
Production Credits
- Direction
- Thomas Kail
- Choreography
- Andy Blankenbuehler
- Scenic Design
- Anna Louizos
- Costume Design
- Paul Tazewell
- Lighting Design
- Howell Binkley
- Sound Design
- Acme Sound Partners
- Music Direction
- Alex Lacamoire
- Music Arrangements
- Alex Lacamoire + Bill Sherman
- Music + Lyrics
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Book
- Quiara Alegría Hudes
Creative Team
- General Manager
- John S. Corker + Lizbeth Cone
- Company Manager
- Brig Berney
- Technical Supervisor
- Brian Lynch
- Production Stage Manager
- J. Philip Bassett
- Stage Manager
- Amber Wedin
- Company Manager
- Brig Berney
- Technical Supervisor
- Brian Lynch
- Press Representative
- Barlow-Hartman Public Relations
- Marketing
- Scott A. Moore
- Advertising
- SPOTCo, Inc.
- Fight Direction
- Ron Piretti
- Fight + Dance Captain
- Michael Balderrama
- Assistant Dance Captain
- Stephanie Klemons
- Photographer
- Joan Marcus