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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 9, 2008
Closing: January 09, 2011

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Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical.



Welcome to the kind of musical that comes around once in a generation. A musical that builds on the best traditions of theater while forging into fresh new territory. A musical about the importance of home, family and finding where you belong.



IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.



Discover where you belong, at Broadway's new Tony Award-winning classic, IN THE HEIGHTS.


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Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Visits Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Walter McBride - July 17, 2009


Seven time nominee and two time Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera visited the cast of In The Heights at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City on Thursday, July 16th, 2009. The Tony winning original star of the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda, also dropped and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Photo Flash: Justina Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS
by Eddie Varley - June 30, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced the news that Justina Machado has joined the production in the role of 'Daniela' for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Six Feet Under's Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS 6/29
by Eddie Varley - June 29, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Justina Machado will take over the role of ?Daniela? for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway?s Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Six Feet Under's Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS Thru August 23
by Robert Diamond - June 23, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Justina Machado will take over the role of ?Daniela? for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway?s Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

IN THE HEIGHTS Launches 'Graduate To New Heights' Scholarship Program
by Charlie Piane - June 18, 2009


Based on the struggles that many families face to afford college, and inspired by Nina's story in the show, In the Heights has partnered with CLEAR CHANNEL NY to create the 'Graduate To New Heights Scholarship' to help a deserving student achieve their dream of higher education.

'Lights Up!' IN THE HEIGHTS Documentary To Premiere On PBS 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2009


'In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams,' a documentary film telling Behind-The-Scenes Story of the 2008 Tony Award-Winning Musical, premieres on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, May 27 on PBS

TIVO RED ALERT: IN THE HEIGHTS Special on PBS Great Performances May 27
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2009


On Wednesday, May 27th at 8pm (check local listings for details), Great Performances on PBS presents a dazzling documentary 'In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams'. This special will go down as the greatest commercial of all time for a Broadway musical, that took an enormous risk, moving from Off-Broadway to Broadway and running off with the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical.

TV: 'In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams' Trailer
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009


In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams, a documentary film telling Behind-The-Scenes Story of the 2008 Tony Award-Winning Musical, premieres on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, May 27 on PBS.

Great Performances IN THE HEIGHTS Doc Holds World Premiere at Paley Center 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2009


Great Performances: In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to opening night. The program's broadcast premiere is Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. (ET) on THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS HD (check local listings). Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG - one of America's most prolific and respected public media providers.

Great Performances IN THE HEIGHTS Doc Holds World Premiere at Paley Center 5/4
by Eddie Varley - April 29, 2009


Great Performances: In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to opening night. The program's broadcast premiere is Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. (ET) on THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS HD (check local listings). Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG - one of America's most prolific and respected public media providers.

Q&A with Andrea Burns on IN THE HEIGHTS, Her Actors' Fund Concert at Feinstein's and More!
by Robert Diamond - April 28, 2009


ANDRÉA BURNS (May 4) began her career touring the opera houses of Europe as Maria in West Side Story. Since then she has appeared on Broadway as Daniela in In The Heights, as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty. She has appeared in concerts at Carnegie Hall and many other symphonic halls across the country. She can also be heard on the original cast recordings of Songs for A New World, Saturday Night, Shine, Broadway Bound, The Broadway Musicals of 1953, and It's Only Life as well as her debut solo album A Deeper Shade of Red.

'Lights Up!' IN THE HEIGHTS Documentary To Premiere On PBS 5/27
by Charlie Piane - April 13, 2009


'In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams,' a documentary film telling Behind-The-Scenes Story of the 2008 Tony Award-Winning Musical, premieres on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, May 27 on PBS

Special Offer On IN THE HEIGHTS Can Save You 40% Thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009


Announcing a special offer for IN THE HEIGHTS tickets on performances now through March 15. $41.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine G-H All performances) $50.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine A-F All Performances except Sat. eves.) $73.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Tues.-Thur. 8pm, Wed. 2pm and Sun. 7pm) $85.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Fri. 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm)

'HEIGHTS' Star Mandy Gonzalez Guests on ABC's 'ONE LIFE TO LIVE'
by Eddie Varley - March 13, 2009


IN THE HEIGHTS star Mandy Gonzalez is set to play Lauren Hoffman, a representative from a drug treatment center on the ABC soap opera 'One Live To Live' beginning March 26th. The actress is currently set for four episodes as drug counselor Hoffman on the fabled daytime drama.

Photo Flash: Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - February 16, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'HEIGHTS' - Party Time!
by Pablo Pimienta - February 16, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda played his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. After his emotional final performance the cast and crew let loose to celebrate Lin-Manuel's inspirational journey in the role and BroadwayWorld's cameras caught at the festive fun

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'IN THE HEIGHTS' - His Last Curtain Call
by Pablo Pimienta - February 16, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda played his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld's cameras cheered on his final Broadway bow and he bid his show farewell.

Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.

Miranda Sings Farewell To The 'HEIGHTS' 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will play his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. IN THE HEIGHTS opened to critical acclaim, going on to win four 2008 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations), and garnering a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for the original cast album. In November, 2008, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on IN THE HEIGHTS.

2009 Grammy Award Winners
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2009


The Grammy Awards were presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

In the Heights History

Other Productions of In the Heights

2005   Waterford, CT (Regional) Reading
Waterford, CT (Regional)
2007   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2008   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2009   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2011   US Tour Work Light Productions National Tour
US Tour
2015   West End West End Production
West End
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Concert Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2020   Motion Picture 2020 Motion Picture
Motion Picture

In the Heights - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Quiara Alegría Hudes
2009 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Lin-Manuel Miranda
2009 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Quiara Alegría Hudes
2009 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Lin-Manuel Miranda
2008 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Quiara Alegria Hudes
2008 Tony Awards Best Choreography Andy Blankenbuehler
2008 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paul Tazewell
2008 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Thomas Kail
2008 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Jill Furman
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Sander Jacobs
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Robyn Goodman
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Walt Grossman
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Peter Fine
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Everett/Skipper
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Kevin McCollum
2008 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey Seller
2008 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bill Sherman
2008 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Alex Lacamoire
2008 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Lin-Manuel Miranda
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Robin De Jesus
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Lin-Manuel Miranda
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Olga Merediz
2008 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Anna Louizos
2008 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Acme Sound Partners

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