BWW Reviews: Few Spicy Performers Can't Save Mild IN THE HEIGHTS
by Jeff Davis
- Apr 17, 2014
There's a great Hollywood myth about the film version of The Color Purple. The beloved classic about African-American women was directed by the very male and very white Steven Spielberg, but he allegedly almost quit the project days before shooting was to begin. According to legend, Steven called the film's producer, Quincy Jones, a few days before shooting to voice his doubts about the project. 'I don't think I should direct this,' Steven said. 'I'm a white Jewish guy from California. What do I know about African-American women from the South?' To this, Quincy replied, 'Steven, are you an alien? Because you directed E.T., and I think that was pretty good.' Spielberg stayed on as director, and the film was a huge success that earned 11 Oscar nominations.
UT Theatre & Dance Presents IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 4/19
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 9, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the four-time Tony Award winning musical In the Heights, directed by Jerry Ruiz, today, April 9-19, 2014 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.
UT Theatre & Dance to Present IN THE HEIGHTS, 4/9-19
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 17, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the four-time Tony Award winning musical In the Heights, directed by Jerry Ruiz, April 9-19, 2014 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Music and Lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (Book), the celebrated musical is a captivating journey into New York's vibrant Washington Heights community. With an invigorating score of Latin pop and hip hop, combined with dynamic dance, this joy-filled story is about finding your place in the world.
