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The cast and creatives of In The Heights sat down with SiriusXM’s Jess Cagle for a SiriusXM Town Hall special. Jon M. Chu, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace and Corey Hawkins talking about their highly anticipated movie which is out on June 10.

A falta de dos semanas para su estreno en España, hablamos con el elenco de IN THE HEIGHTS, la adaptación cinematográfica del musical homónimo escrito por Lin Manuel Miranda. El filme está dirigido por Jon M. Chu y está protagonizado por Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins y Leslie Grace.

With “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu at the helm, it’s no surprise that “In The Heights” is full of visual creativity and vibrant color. What’s so special about this film is not just the way it looks, however; it’s the way it feels.

When 'In the Height's dances its way onto HBO Max and into theaters on June 10th, it will bring with it a build-up of anticipation and excitement that has been almost unparalleled for a modern movie musical. 'In the Heights' brings with it now a legacy of celebration, representation, community, and joy, just waiting to set the screen ablaze.

Earlier this week, the best of Broadway gathered for MCC's Miscast. The biggest stars of stage and screen once again took to the virtual stage to sing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast, inviting theater fans from around the world to join in the celebration.

Today (May 20) in live streaming: your last chance to watch Miscast, Oli Higginson and Molly Lynch visit Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Top 10, and more!

Today (May 19) in live streaming: more chances to watch Miscast, Lilli and Chuck Cooper visit Backstage Live, a Pageant reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Auction items include in-person VIP experiences with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis Miranda, and Quiara Alegría Hudes, an advanced screening of the movie, private Zoom meet-and-greets with the cast, tickets to the premiere, a dance lesson from the In The Heights choreographer, exclusive memorabilia and artwork, and more! 

Today (May 18) in live streaming: more chances to watch Miscast, the TCG 60th Anniversary Gala, Vincent D'Onofrio & Dana Lyn at Joe's Pub, and more!

Today (May 17) in live streaming: more Miscast, Live at the Lortel with Ann James, Night of Covenant House Stars, and more!

'In the Heights' fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda's kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu's lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.

El musical llegará a los cines y HBO Max el 18 de junio

Watch an exclusive clip from the upcoming In The Heights film which premiered last night during the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The clip features Anthony Ramos and the cast performing the song 'Carnaval del Barrio.'

El evento contó con Idina Menzel, Kelli O'Hara, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Renee Elise Godsberry, LaChanze y Robin de Jesus, entre otros.

Just last night, the best of Broadway gathered for MCC's Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year. The biggest stars of stage and screen once again took to the virtual stage to sing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast, inviting theater fans from around the world to join in the celebration. 

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 15-16, 2021.

Costume designer Mitchell Travers is responsible for some of the most iconic on-screen looks of recent years in films such as Ocean's 8, Hustlers and more. His most recent project is none other than the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway phenomenon In the Heights, set to be released in theaters and on HBO Max on June 11th.

Today's top stories: Six sets reopening date, Gavin Creel & Aaron Tveit will reunite at MCC's Miscast, and more!

At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

Tony Award winner Gavin Creel and Tony Award nominee Aaron Tveit will reunite for a brand-new duet for Miscast21, premiering on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 8pm ET on MCC's YouTube Channel.