In the Heights 2008 Broadway — Video Coverage

TV FLASHBACK EXCLUSIVE: In The Heights Sitzprobe (Never Before Seen Footage!)

by Craig Brockman • Jan 9, 2011

After over 1200 performances on Broadway - the multi Tony Award-winning hit, In the Heights, closes this weekend. What better way to bid a fond adios to the beloved show than for BroadwayWorld to present this exclusive video flashback with never-before-seen footage of the sitzprobe (where the original cast and orchestra meet and perform for the first time). No fancy camera work and editing. Just pure raw talent doing what they love most.

TV Special: Jordin Sparks in IN THE HEIGHTS!

by Robert Diamond • Sep 14, 2010

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. To celebrate Jordin's official opening in the show, we've got the show's new official production footage featuring her, Kyle Beltran and the rest of the In the Heights cast!

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks on Her Times Square Billboard!

by Jessica Lewis • Sep 14, 2010

Last night, September 13, Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical In the Heights, visited the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show.' Click below to watch the segment in which Jordin talks about what it's like having your own billboard in Times Square!

STAGE TUBE: HEIGHTS Friends Toast 'To Life' at Manuel's Wedding

by Jessica Lewis • Sep 9, 2010

On September 5, 2010, In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wed his long-time girlfriend, Vanessa, in an intimate celebration amongst family and friends. For the evening's surprise tribute to the bride, Manuel recruited his family, his new in-laws, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and some old HEIGHTS buddies to perform To Life (L'Chaim) from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Click below to watch Manuel, and the teary bride, during the number!

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks Performs HEIGHTS on 'Regis & Kelly'

by Jessica Lewis • Aug 19, 2010

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on Thursday, August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. Jordin Sparks will perform 'Breathe' from In the Heights on Thursday, August 19th on 'Live! With Regis & Kelly.'

STAGE TUBE: IN THE HEIGHTS Believes in Chris Jackson

by Nicole Rosky • Aug 17, 2010

Chris Jackson, who recently left the company of In the Heights after playing leading man Benny since 2002, was presented by his castmates with a truly inspirational tribute video. Receivng the help of Rascal Media, which also made In the Heights:CHASING BROADWAY DREAMS, Chris left the cast with this touching sendoff.

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks Backstage At IN THE HEIGHTS

by Gabrielle Sierra • Aug 12, 2010

Jordin Sparks is set to make her Broadway debut in 'In the Heights' next week in NYC and Cambio got exclusive access to her rehearsals.

STAGE TUBE: Sparks is 'Home' in HEIGHTS!

by Nicolas Coburn • Jul 23, 2010

A promotional teaser for American Idol Jordan Sparks' run in Broadway's In the Heights has been released! In it, Sparks is heard singing 'When You're Home' on the streets of New York. BroadwayWorld brings you a special look at the video below!

TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HEIGHTS Movie

by Robert Diamond • Jul 23, 2010

BroadwayWorld reporter Audra Stafford went behind the scenes of HEIGHTS with Miranda to talk about revisiting the role he made famous on Broadway on the road and here, about the upcoming film version of In the Heights.

TV: Broadway in Bryant Park - IN THE HEIGHTS

by Robert Diamond • Jul 9, 2010

Here from In the Heights is: It Won't Be Long Now: Gabrielle Ruiz, Noah Rivera and Jon Rua When You're Home: Janet Dacal and Marcus Paul James 96,000: The entire company of In the Heights: Janet Dacal, Noah Rivera, Jon Rua, Bianca Marroquin, Marcus Paul James, Gabrielle Ruiz, Rickey Tripp, Tony Chiroldes, Dwayne Clark, Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Nina Lafarga, Jennifer Locke, Doreen Montalvo, Luis Salgado, Alicia Taylor Tomasko, Ruben Flores, Daniel Watts, Michael Fielder, Alejandra Reyes

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks Sings HEIGHTS!

by Jessica Lewis • Jun 30, 2010

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights welcomes 19 Recordings/Jive Records platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks as Broadway's new Nina Rosario on August 19, 2010. 20 year old Jordin Sparks will be making her Broadway debut, playing a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. During a Monday night concert, June 28, at House of Blues, Sparks surprised the audience with a teaser of her performance to come, singing 'Breathe' from In the Heights.

TV: Backstage at IN THE HEIGHTS with Corbin Bleu - Part 4!

by Robert Diamond • Jun 23, 2010

Corbin Bleu, who just added a final 3 weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In the Heights has been hard at work documenting his life backstage for BroadwayWorld.com with a Flip camera... Here's part 4.

TV: Backstage at IN THE HEIGHTS with Corbin Bleu - Part 3!

by Robert Diamond • Jun 16, 2010

Corbin Bleu, who recently a final 3 weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In the Heights has been hard at work documenting his life backstage for BroadwayWorld.com with a Flip camera... Here's part 3.

TV: Backstage at IN THE HEIGHTS with Corbin Bleu - Part 2!

by Robert Diamond • Jun 7, 2010

Corbin Bleu, who just added a final 3 weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In the Heights has been hard at work documenting his life backstage for BroadwayWorld.com with a Flip camera... Here's part 2.

TV: Backstage at IN THE HEIGHTS with Corbin Bleu - Part 1!

by Robert Diamond • Jun 1, 2010

Corbin Bleu, who just added a final 3 weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In the Heights has been hard at work documenting his life backstage for BroadwayWorld.com with a Flip camera... Here's part 1.

STAGE TUBE: IN THE HEIGHT'S Luis Salgado on NBC's 'Making A Difference'

by BroadwayWorld TV • Mar 28, 2010

Latin Assistant Choreographer Luis Salgado of the hit musical In the Heights is profiled on NBC with Brian Williams and shares his motto of GOING BEYOND in Making a Difference with his organization 'Revolucion Latina', a collective of artists and activists committed to empowering the artistic community in order to inspire growth within the Latino Community.

STAGE TUBE: Harriel Sings 'It Won't Be Long Now' from HEIGHTS

by Robert Diamond • Mar 25, 2010

Now in its third year at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre In the Heights stars Corbin Bleu, Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, David Del Rio, Marcy Harriell, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Rick Négron, Courtney Reed and William B. Wingfield leading a cast of 28 that features Tony Chiroldes, Dwayne Clark, Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Ruben Flores, Marcus Paul James, Nina Lafarga, Jennifer Locke, Doreen Montalvo, Gabrielle Ruiz, Luis Salgado, Kevin Santos, Rickey Tripp, Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Stephanie Klemons, Allison Thomas Lee, Alejandra Reyes, Jon Rua and Marcos Santana.

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu Talks IN THE HEIGHTS With Regis and Kelly

by BroadwayWorld TV • Feb 18, 2010

Corbin Bleu recently visited Live With Regis and Kelly to talk about joining the cast of In the Heights on Broadway.

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu - 'My Focus is the show,' Talks HEIGHTS

by Jessica Lewis • Feb 18, 2010

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he has stepped into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in In the Heights. BroadwayWorld.com brings you his most recent interview with PIX in which he discusses how he prepped for the role, and details of his long audition.

TV: Mandy Gonzalez Flips Her Last Day as 'Nina' in IN THE HEIGHTS

by Craig Brockman • Feb 10, 2010

Mandy Gonzalez - who originate the role of 'Nina' in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, 'In the Heights' played her last performance on January 31st, 2010. Mandy grabbed one of BroadwayWorld.com's FLIP cameras to take you behind the scenes of that day...