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In the Heights

Closing: July 15, 2007

In the Heights - 2007 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


In the Heights is a vibrant musical bursting with salsa, merengue, and hip-hop rhythms, transporting you to the heart of Washington Heights, a predominantly Dominican neighborhood in New York City. The story follows Usnavi, a bodega owner pining for a better life and harboring a secret crush on Vanessa, a local beauty about to leave for college. As a summer heat wave blankets the neighborhood, tensions simmer alongside dreams of escaping the familiar for a brighter future. Usnavi grapples with a potentially life-changing lottery ticket, while other characters face their own challenges - a failing car service business, forbidden love, and the struggle to preserve cultural heritage. In the Heights is a celebration of community, chasing dreams, and the bittersweet beauty of change.

The off-Broadway production received critical acclaim, earning nine Drama Desk Award nominations and winning two, including Outstanding Musical. The show's success continued on Broadway, where it truly soared. In the Heights raked in thirteen Tony Award nominations, the most for any production that year, and ultimately won four prestigious awards, including the coveted Best Musical trophy.


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SCHMIGADOON! Wins 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026


Actors' Equity Association announced the chorus of SCHMIGADOON! as the recipient of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, honoring 16 performers for their skill, athleticism, and contributions to the production.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

CATS, CHESS, RAGTIME, and SCHMIGADOON! Nominated For Broadway Chorus Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) has announced the nominees for this season’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chess, Ragtime, and Schmigadoon!

BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026


BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.

BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026


The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.

Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026


PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL. The season features a mix of community-driven and historical narratives.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026


Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Make ’em Laugh: Romy Teperson’s Distinct Voice As A Comedic Actress
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2026


A comedic voice that speaks to a generation is, to put it mildly, a powerful title. But comedic actress Romy Teperson has never been afraid of dizzying heights, nor one to shy away from ambitious achievements. It is unclear whether the call to acting is a result of sheer talent or her unique comedic delivery’s ability to garner attention from Hollywood’s best to ever do it. What is clear is that Teperson has both, in spades, and then some.   

Pompano Beach Arts to Install New GALACTIC BLOOM PART 2 Sculpture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026


Pompano Beach Arts has installed two new sculptures as part of Galactic Bloom Part 2, expanding the City's growing collection of larger-than-life “Space Plants”.

Katie Finneran, Will Pullen and More to Star in THE RECEPTIONIST at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026


Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.

GALA Theatre to Stage Bilingual Children's Play SÉNECA, RATÓN DE BIBLIOTECA in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026


GALA Theatre will continue its 50th anniversary season with GALita's production for young audiences Séneca, ratón de biblioteca (Séneca, The Library Mouse), a bilingual play by Chilean playwright Jorge Díaz.

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jan 29, 2026


The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.

GDC to Debut Three World Premieres at Harris Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026


Giordano Dance Chicago has announced three world premieres to headline their upcoming April 10 & 11 Harris Theater program. The works are being choreographed by GDC Resident Choreographer and Emmy Award-winning Al Blackstone.

Historic Spots To See From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 14, 2025


One of the best parts of seeing a show in New York City is how there is often a relevant historic spot to visit, just steps away from the show you’re seeing. Here's just a few examples...

Write Out Loud To Present Two Holiday Experiences In December 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025


Write Out Loud will present two holiday programs in December 2025: HAUNTINGS OF THE HOLIDAY on December 13–14 and GIVING SEASON on December 15.

Video: The 50 Best Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 26, 2025


Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

Interview: Mandy Gonzalez Brings World Premiere of her EVERYTHING I KNOW Tribute to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 15, 2025


Mandy Gonzalez first met Lin-Manuel Miranda when she was cast to play Nina Rosario in the 2007 off-Broadway and 2008 Broadway premieres of “In the Heights.” Born in professional respect, Gonzalez says her relationship with Miranda has since come to mean much more to her.

Write Out Loud Brings POE AND MORE POE This October
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025


WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces “Poe and More Poe” co-directed by Rachael VanWormer and Veronica Murphy.

Full Cast Set For World Premiere of THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025


Papatango and Park Theatre have announced full casting for the world première of 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize winner Hannah Doran's The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.

Carlos Acosta Will Receive Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award at UK Theatre Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025


Dancer, choreographer and artistic director Carlos Acosta CBE, Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award at the UK Theatre Awards 2025.

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT to be Presented at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025


Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!

Skirball Cultural Center Reveals 28th Season of Free Outdoor Concert Series SUNSET CONCERTS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025


The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the lineup for its twenty-eighth season of the free summertime live music series Sunset Concerts. Learn more about the lineup here!

Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025


Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.

Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025


The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

In the Heights History

Other Productions of In the Heights

2005   Waterford, CT (Regional) Reading
Waterford, CT (Regional)
2007   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2008   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2009   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2011   US Tour Work Light Productions National Tour
US Tour
2015   West End West End Production
West End
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Concert Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2020   Motion Picture 2020 Motion Picture
Motion Picture
2026   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

In the Heights - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
In the Heights — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Ensemble Performances Andrea Burns
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Ensemble Performances Janet Dacal
2007 Obie Awards Music and lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Andy Blankenbuehler
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0

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