'Washington Heights' follows a group of best friends living, working and playing in the diverse New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights. Having grown up just blocks away from each other, they all share special bonds that feel more like family than friends. While fiercely proud of their community, they sometimes struggle to push past the confines of their upbringing in order to carve out bright futures for themselves. And despite obstacles that threaten to stand in the way of their dreams (aspiring fashion designer, professional baseball, hip-hop artist, poet), they always have each other's backs.
'Washington Heights' is ultimately a celebration of friendship, neighborhood pride and making your way in life while having a good time along the way.
'Washington Heights' is ultimately a celebration of friendship, neighborhood pride and making your way in life while having a good time along the way.
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THE SONGS WE WRITE Free Live Music Event is Coming to Recirculation In Washington Heights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2025
The next edition of “The Songs We Write” – the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented in December. ...
UPTOWN BOOKS: An Original Bilingual Play is Coming to Recirculation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2025
Uptown Books: An Original Bilingual Play, written and directed by Adrian Miranda, will be presented at Recirculation, a project of Word Up. Set in a Washington Heights bookstore, a quirky mix of strangers find connection and community....
THE LION KING's Vincent Jamal Hooper Launches GoFundMe Following Apartment Fire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2025
Vincent Jamal Hooper, who is currently starring as Simba in The Lion King on Broadway, has launched a GoFundMe campaign following a fire which took place in his Washington Heights apartment building. ...
No Name Comedy Variety Show to Take Place at Word Up In Washington Heights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2025
No Name producer Eric Vetter will bring a mix of some of NYCs best comics, storytellers and musicians to the Word Up Bookshop in Washington Heights for 'No Name @ WORD UP!'....
Majestic Rep to Present Immersive Horror Show EMPANADA LOCA This October
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2025
Majestic Repertory Theatre will celebrate Spooky Season with an exclusive, intimate production of Aaron Mark’s Empanada Loca, running October 5–21 at its downtown Las Vegas venue. ...
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Soars at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - August 05, 2025
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2008 is back at Broadway at Music Circus in an explosive celebration of family and community. In the Heights, which cemented creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s place on Broadway long before Hamilton, shows the magic that happens when cultures collide. Director Marc...
DOMINO EFFECT Extends Run at A.R.T./New York Theaters
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2025
The world premiere of Domino Effect, a compelling new play written by award-winning playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez, and devised by immigrant artists, is extending....
The Anthropologists to Launch NYC Tri Borough Tour of AXES, HERBS & SATCHELS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2025
The Anthropologists, a women-led, NYC-based investigative theater company is launching the tri borough NYC tour of their devised play 'axes, herbs & satchels: open the archives'....
Photos: BREAD OF LIFE World Premiere at UP Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2025
Northern Manhattan’s UP Theater Company is celebrating its 15th Season with the world premiere of “Bread of Life” by Frank Pagliaro, directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby. See photos of the production here!...
UP Theater Company Will Host World Premiere of BREAD OF LIFE
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2025
Northern Manhattan's UP Theater Company will celebrate its 15th Season with the world premiere of 'Bread of Life' by Frank Pagliaro, directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby. ...
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - February 20, 2025
In Washington Heights, Usnavi (Ángel Lozada) sings to us about life in the neighborhood while carrying out his day-to-day activities involved in operating his bodega (“In the Heights”). There’s Sonny (Nicolas Garza), the young aspiring entrepreneur who helps Usnavi run things; Abuela Claudia ...
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Theatre Arlington in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2025
Join in for this romantic celebration of community, culture, and the dreams and aspirations of a largely Dominican American neighborhood in Washington Heights with In the Heights at Theatre Arlington. Learn more!...
Cast & Creative Team Set for IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
M. Leona Godin, Jim Medrinos & More to Join Word Up Super Story Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 30, 2024
No Name Comedy/Variety Show will present its monthly series “No Name at Word Up Super Story Party. Learn more about the event and the performers and see how to attend. ...
Video: Victoria Gomez of IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre Performs 'Breathe'
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2024
See brand new video as Victoria Gomez performs 'Breathe' from IN THE HEIGHTS, running February 11 – May 4, 2025 at Signature Center. ...
THE SONGS WE WRITE to be Presented at Recirculation in Washington Heights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2024
Discover 'The Songs We Write,' a free live music event on November 8 at Recirculation in Washington Heights, featuring original compositions by local artists. Enjoy an evening of creativity and community....
The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival Opens This Week
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2024
The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival is set to take place from October 31st - November 3rd and promises to be a vibrant celebration of jazz music, featuring an impressive lineup of sixteen bands and over 60 talented musicians. ...
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 09, 2024
Discover the story of community and dreams in Washington Heights with IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, CT. Experience Lin Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
No Name @ Word Up Super Story Party Returns to Washington Heights
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2024
On Tuesday, October 1st Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter and host Michele Carlo bring New York's best established and emerging authors and storytellers including: Rhonda Hansome, Tommy O' Malley, Deandra Anjelee, Asher Novek and the music of Miles Alexander Blue Spruce to the Word U...
No Name to Present Super Story Party at Word Up Community Bookshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2024
No Name will present a Super Story Party at Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights. The event will feature storytelling and performances, offering a night of entertainment for attendees. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Meka Mo, Onika McLean, and Glorelys Mora Present 3 QUEENS OF NEW YORK CITY
by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2024
Meka Mo, Onika McLean, and Glorelys Mora will present 3 QUEENS OF NEW YORK CITY....
Review: Muny Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS Captures the Emotional Heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Musical
by James Lindhorst - August 11, 2024
The Muny debut of IN THE HEIGHTS is a fantastic production of Lin Manuel-Miranda's Tony award winning musical. Angulo has directed a production that captures the emotional heart of Miranda’s story. He makes an enormous splash with the big musical numbers. The choreography is exciting, and the danc...
Video: Inside Rehearsals for '96,000' from The Muny's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Joshua Wright - August 06, 2024
Lights up on Washington Heights! The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio and watch the company rehearse '96,000.'...
Interview: Chatting with Benji Santiago of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - August 03, 2024
When the lights go up on Washington Heights at The Muny next Friday it will be the break of a lifetime for a young actor. Benji Santiago will take center stage to rap the well-known opening line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony winning IN THE HEIGHTS. Santiago calls Lin-Manuel Miranda one of his big...
Free Event THE SONGS WE WRITE Returns To Recirculation In Washington Heights
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2024
Join us on August 9 for 'The Songs We Write,' a free live original music event at Recirculation in Washington Heights. Enjoy an evening of unique performances by talented local artists....
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