Photo Flash: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS, Opening Tonight at Chance Theater
Chance Theater will present the third show of its 16th Anniversary Season -- the groundbreaking 21st century musical, IN THE HEIGHTS. Written by Pulitzer Finalists Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes, the musical will feature direction by Chance Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen, choreography by resident artist Kelly Todd and music direction by Robyn Wallace.
IN THE HEIGHTS opens tonight, July 11, and continues through August 3 at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical, In The Heights is a potent reminder of the importance of chasing one's dreams and finding where you belong. Featuring a Grammy Award-winning score of hip-hop, rap, jazz, pop, salsa, and merengue that serves as the backdrop for a community with dreams of succeeding in America while at the same time holding onto their culture and heritage.
Photo Credit: Doug Catiller, True Image Studio (www.TrueImageStudio.com)
Izzy Perez as Graffiti Pete
Joshua Lopez as Usnavi with ensemble members Monika Pena, Bryan A. Martinez, Izzy Perez and Fabio Antonio
Charles McCoy as Benny and Julia Cassandra Smith as Nina
Chelsea Baldree as Vanessa, Sonja Taylor as Daniela and Angeline Mirenda as Carla
Tony Sanchez as Kevin and Rachel Oliveros Catalano as Camila
Candida Orosco as Abuela, Julia Cassandra Smith as Nina and Ruben Carbajal as Sonny
Julio Arroyo as Piragua Guy
Joshua Lopez as Usnavi with ensemble members Sarah Pierce, Fabio Antonio and Ruben Carbajal as Sonny
Chelsea Baldree as Vanessa and Joshua Lopez as Usnavi
Izzy Perez, Charles McCoy, Joshua Lopez, Fabio Antonio, Rubel Carbajal, Stephanie Inglese and Monika Pena
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