Great Performances IN THE HEIGHTS Doc Holds World Premiere at Paley Center 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2009
Great Performances: In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to opening night. The program's broadcast premiere is Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. (ET) on THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS HD (check local listings). Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG - one of America's most prolific and respected public media providers.
Great Performances IN THE HEIGHTS Doc Holds World Premiere at Paley Center 5/4
by Eddie Varley - April 29, 2009
Great Performances: In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to opening night. The program's broadcast premiere is Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. (ET) on THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS HD (check local listings). Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG - one of America's most prolific and respected public media providers.
Q&A with Andrea Burns on IN THE HEIGHTS, Her Actors' Fund Concert at Feinstein's and More!
by Robert Diamond - April 28, 2009
ANDRÉA BURNS (May 4) began her career touring the opera houses of Europe as Maria in West Side Story. Since then she has appeared on Broadway as Daniela in In The Heights, as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty. She has appeared in concerts at Carnegie Hall and many other symphonic halls across the country. She can also be heard on the original cast recordings of Songs for A New World, Saturday Night, Shine, Broadway Bound, The Broadway Musicals of 1953, and It's Only Life as well as her debut solo album A Deeper Shade of Red.
Special Offer On IN THE HEIGHTS Can Save You 40% Thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2009
Announcing a special offer for IN THE HEIGHTS tickets on performances now through March 15.
$41.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine G-H All performances) $50.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine A-F All Performances except Sat. eves.)
$73.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Tues.-Thur. 8pm, Wed. 2pm and Sun. 7pm)
$85.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Fri. 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm)
'HEIGHTS' Star Mandy Gonzalez Guests on ABC's 'ONE LIFE TO LIVE'
by Eddie Varley - March 13, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS star Mandy Gonzalez is set to play Lauren Hoffman, a representative from a drug treatment center on the ABC soap opera 'One Live To Live' beginning March 26th. The actress is currently set for four episodes as drug counselor Hoffman on the fabled daytime drama.
Photo Flash: Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - February 16, 2009
Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.
Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'HEIGHTS' - Party Time!
by Pablo Pimienta - February 16, 2009
Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda played his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. After his emotional final performance the cast and crew let loose to celebrate Lin-Manuel's inspirational journey in the role and BroadwayWorld's cameras caught at the festive fun
Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2009
Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.
Miranda Sings Farewell To The 'HEIGHTS' 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2009
Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will play his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. IN THE HEIGHTS opened to critical acclaim, going on to win four 2008 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations), and garnering a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for the original cast album. In November, 2008, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on IN THE HEIGHTS.
2009 Grammy Award Winners
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2009
The Grammy Awards were presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Javier Munoz to Play Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - January 31, 2009
Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.
New Contest: Spend Valentine's Day at IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Robert Diamond - January 27, 2009
Now's your chance to share your love...and win! Freestyle about the one you love. Then submit the video and you could win a romantic trip to see IN THE HEIGHTS on Valentine's Day.
Photo Coverage: Ghostlight Records 'Grammy Night' Talkback at IN THE HEIGHTS
by Pablo Pimienta - January 15, 2009
On Wednesday, Jan 14th following the 8 pm performance of IN THE HEIGHTS - Ghostlight Records and ITH hosted a 'Grammy Night' Talkback. 100 Grammy University students as well as the Grammy board came to see the show and talk with the Tony winning creative team. The IN THE HEIGHTS album is nominated this year in the Best Musical Show Album. Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda lead the talk along with Alex Lacaimore and Bill Sherman, also Tony winners for their work on the show.
IN THE HEIGHTS opened to critical acclaim, going on to win four 2008 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations), and garnering a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for the original cast album. In November, 2008, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on IN THE HEIGHTS.
The news of a 2009 GRAMMY Nomination for Best Musical Show Album, for their double-CD release of 'In The Heights' (already a Tony Award Winner for Best Musical and Best Score,) capped a dominant year for Ghostlight Records.
Special Offer On IN THE HEIGHTS Can Save You 40% Thru 3/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2009
Announcing a special offer for IN THE HEIGHTS tickets on performances now through March 15.
$41.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine G-H All performances) $50.50*- For (Rear Mezzanine A-F All Performances except Sat. eves.)
$73.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Tues.-Thur. 8pm, Wed. 2pm and Sun. 7pm)
$85.50*- For (Orchestra/Front Mezz. Fri. 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm)
IN THE HEIGHTS Recoups 10 Million in 10 Months, Continues to Break B.O. Records
by Eddie Varley - January 8, 2009
Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the lead producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS, announced today in a statement the recoupment of the show's $10 million investment after running only 10 months (337 performances) since opening on Broadway Sunday, March 9, 2008, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).
R.Evolucion Latina Sends 35 Students To IN THE HEIGHTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 8, 2009
35 students from the five boroughs will attend the 7pm performance of the 2008 Tony Award-winning best musical IN THE HEIGHTS at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Over the past year R.Evoluci?n Latina has been hosting workshops for New York City students to introduce them to the transformative powers of the performing arts. 35 students have been chosen from the past year's various R.Evoluci?n Latina educational workshops to attend their first Broadway show and meet the cast. At 6pm, the students will participate in a pre-show meet and greet and talk-back with the cast.
