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In the Heights 2008

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

In the Heights - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More


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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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR In the Heights

The View From Uptown: American Dreaming to a Latin Beat
8 / 10

First seen Off Broadway last year, “In the Heights” moves uptown with its considerable assets confidently in place: a tuneful score enlivened by the dancing rhythms of salsa and Latin pop, sounds that are an ear-tickling novelty on Broadway; zesty choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler that seems to put invisible wings on the young cast’s neon-colored sneakers; and a stage amply stocked with appealing actors who season their performances with generous doses of sugar and spice. Its fundamental deficiencies are also along for the ride, unfortunately. Conceived by Mr. Miranda, with a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, “In the Heights” consists of a series of vignettes that form a vivid but somewhat airbrushed mural of urban life. Directed by Thomas Kail, it is basically a salsa-flavored soap opera, and if there is an equivalent of schmaltz in Spanish, this musical is happily swimming in it.

Friends And Lovers (scroll down for In The Heights)
7 / 10

Much like “West Side Story,” the musical purports to be about young heterosexual lovers, but its most dramatically fulfilling relationships are between men. Single and vaguely sleepy and hyperkinetic all at once, Usnavi can’t seem to connect with women, unlike his best friend, the infinitely more manly Benny (Christopher Jackson). The woman Benny loves is named Nina (Mandy Gonzales); her parents run the gypsy cab company where Benny works as a driver. The play is heavy with plot, but one quickly tunes out the mechanics of it for the charms of watching Usnavi hang with Benny in the shadow of the George Washington Bridge. Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes (who wrote the book) have rendered a simple and not at all offensive world, and brought little that is new to the familiar Broadway spectacle of earnest, smiling immigrants singing and dancing for our delectation.

TV FLASHBACK EXCLUSIVE: In The Heights Sitzprobe (Never Before Seen Footage!)
by Craig Brockman - January 9, 2011


After over 1200 performances on Broadway - the multi Tony Award-winning hit, In The Heights, closes this weekend. What better way to bid a fond adios to the beloved show than for BroadwayWorld to present this exclusive video flashback with never-before-seen footage of the sitzprobe (where the original cast and orchestra meet and perform for the first time). No fancy camera work and editing. Just pure raw talent doing what they love most.

The Cast Of IN THE HEIGHTS Kicks Off Cabaret Cares 1/5
by BWW News Desk - January 5, 2011


Cabaret Cares kicks off the new year with the cast of Broadways In The Heights.

The Cast Of IN THE HEIGHTS Kicks Off Cabaret Cares 1/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 3, 2011


Cabaret Cares kicks off the new year with the cast of Broadways In The Heights.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to IN THE HEIGHTS for Show's Final 2 Weeks
by BWW News Desk - December 25, 2010


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that IN THE HEIGHTS will play its final performance on Broadway on January 9, 2011. Returning to the show on December 25th will be its original, Tony-winning star (and creator) Lin-Manuel Miranda as Usnavi.

IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway Says Goodbye to Danny Bolero as 'Kevin Rosario,' 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2010


After earning great reviews with the First National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS for his emotional portrayal of 'Kevin Rosario,' the hard-working father who gives up everything to send his only child to college, Danny Bolero performed the role on Broadway for one week during the holiday season. His last performance will be December 5.

IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway Welcomes Danny Bolero as 'Kevin Rosario,' 11/29 - 12/5
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2010


After earning great reviews with the First National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS for his emotional portrayal of 'Kevin Rosario,' the hard-working father who gives up everything to send his only child to college, DANNY BOLERO will perform the role on Broadway for one week during the holiday season, running from November 29 through December 5.

Jordin Sparks Plays Last Show at IN THE HEIGHTS, 11/14; Rosario Begins 11/15
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2010


The producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights have announced that Arielle Jacobs will make her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Jordin Sparks will play her final performance as Nina on Sunday, November 14, 2010. As previously announced In The Heights will play its final Broadway performance Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7pm, with Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda re-joining the cast on Saturday, December 25, 2010.

Jackson & Stewart Return to IN THE HEIGHTS for Final Weeks of Run in Dec.
by Jessica Lewis - November 10, 2010


The producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights are happy to announce that original cast members Christopher Jackson and Seth Stewart will join Lin-Manuel Miranda and return for the musical's final weeks on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). As previously announced In The Heights will play its final Broadway performance Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7pm, with Seth Stewart re-joining the cast on Monday, December 6, Christopher Jackson re-joining the cast on Monday, December 20, and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda re-joining the cast on Saturday, December 25, 2010. All three original stars will play through the final performance on Sunday, January 9, 2011.

Arielle Jacobs to Join IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - November 4, 2010


The producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights have announced that Arielle Jacobs will make her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Jordin Sparks will play her final performance as Nina on Sunday, November 14, 2010. As previously announced In The Heights will play its final Broadway performance Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7pm, with Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda re-joining the cast on Saturday, December 25, 2010.

IN THE HEIGHTS to Close January 9, 2011; Miranda to Return December 25
by Robert Diamond - October 27, 2010


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that IN THE HEIGHTS will play its final performance on Broadway on January 9, 2011. Returning to the show on December 25th will be its original, Tony-winning star (and creator) Lin-Manuel Miranda as Usnavi.

IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway Welcomes Danny Bolero as 'Kevin Rosario,' 11/29 - 12/5
by Jessica Lewis - October 4, 2010


After earning great reviews with the First National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS for his emotional portrayal of 'Kevin Rosario,' the hard-working father who gives up everything to send his only child to college, DANNY BOLERO will perform the role on Broadway for one week during the holiday season, running from November 29 through December 5.

Jordin Sparks Launches New Fragrance 'Because of You'
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 4, 2010


IN THE HEIGHTS star Jordin Sparks is set to launch her debut fragrance this month. It will be called 'Because of You.'

Photo Coverage: Jordin Sparks Visits 'FOX And Friends'
by BWW Photo Special - September 22, 2010


Today, September 22, In The Heights star Jordin Sparks visited 'FOX and Friends' at the FOX Studios in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of her segment below.

Photo Coverage: Jordin Sparks Opens in HEIGHTS - The After Party
by Jennifer Forchelli - September 16, 2010


The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. To celebrate Jordin's official opening in the show this week, Sparks and the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS celebrated at Angus McIndoe. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of the party below.

TV Special: Jordin Sparks in IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Robert Diamond - September 14, 2010


The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. To celebrate Jordin's official opening in the show, we've got the show's new official production footage featuring her, Kyle Beltran and the rest of the IN THE HEIGHTS cast!

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks on Her Times Square Billboard!
by Jessica Lewis - September 14, 2010


Last night, September 13, Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, visited the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show.' Click below to watch the segment in which Jordin talks about what it's like having your own billboard in Times Square!

Jordin Sparks To Guest On The Wendy Williams Show 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2010


Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, will be a guest on the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show,' scheduled to air on Monday, September 13.

Jordin Sparks To Guest On The Wendy Williams Show 9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 10, 2010


Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, will be a guest on the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show,' scheduled to air on Monday, September 13.

Photo Coverage: IN THE HEIGHTS Sings 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 10, 2010


Yesterday, September 9, the cast of Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS recorded a number for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual Carols for a Cure Album, which features Broadway casts performing holiday standards in the style of their musical's numbers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the HEIGHTS recording session and brings you photo coverage below!

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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