(Thursday, July 26, 2007) Producers Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman were proud to announce the award winning, critically acclaimed new musical IN THE HEIGHTS, began previews on Thursday, February 14, 2008, and opened Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). With music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, IN THE HEIGHTS is directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler. Alex Lacamoire is music director and music arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman. Lin-Manuel Miranda also stars in the role of Usnavi. Full casting will be confirmed shortly.

On Broadway, IN THE HEIGHTS features a scenic design by Anna Louizos, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Acme Sound Partners.

IN THE HEIGHTS is a quintessential New York musical about a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. The music pulses with the hopes and dreams of three generations as they struggle to forge an identity in a neighborhood on the brink of transition.

IN THE HEIGHTS played the final performance of its successful Off-Broadway run at 37 Arts on Sunday, July 15, 2007, having played 33 preview and 182 regular performances.

THE ACCOLADES

~ Outer Critics’ Circle Award -- Outstanding Musical ~

~ Outer Critics’ Circle Award -- Outstanding Choreography ~

~ Lucille Lortel Award – Outstanding Musical ~

~ Lucille Lortel Award – Outstanding Choreography ~

~ Drama Desk -- Outstanding Choreography ~

~ Drama Desk -- Outstanding Ensemble Performance ~

~ Obie Award – Outstanding Music and Lyrics ~

~ Clarence Derwent Award – Lin-Manuel Miranda ~

~ Theatre World Award – Lin-Manuel Miranda ~

~ Broadway.com Audience Award – Best Musical ~

~ HOLA Award – Outstanding Musical Production ~

~ HOLA Award – Outstanding Music, Lyrics and Book ~

~ HOLA Award – Lin-Manuel Miranda ~

~ HOLA Award – Olga Merediz ~

THE ACCLAIM

“A singing mural of Latin-American life with an infectious score, joyous choreography and the inspiriting flavor of a morning pick-me-up on a warm summer day. Lin-Manuel Miranda winningly marries the flavors of Latin pop, salsa and rap with traditional musical-theater. You can't take your eyes off the performers, and you won't want to.” -Charles Isherwood

“IN THE HEIGHTS has dances that feel like they really might have come off the street, sharp comedy, a rich and kaleidoscopic score, and some of the best lyrics that New York has heard from a young songwriter since AVENUE Q, IN THE HEIGHTS has claimed a swath of new sonic terrain for theater, making one of the most sophisticated theatrical forays yet into that untapped lyrical gold mine, hip-hop. Delightfully enough, here's a musical that owes more to Big Pun than to Bernstein. If you can imagine Do The Right Thing mellowing out, learning Spanish and bursting frequently into song, you'd get near IN THE HEIGHTS. In the way this musical thinks and the way it sounds, it could only have been written right here and now.” - Jeremy McCarter

“Exuberant, sexy and hilarious, bursting with vitality & freshness!” - Frank Scheck

“A musical valentine to New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Fueled by an exuberant mix of hip-hop, salsa, and good old-fashioned Broadway belting. Between the energetic, effortless performances by the talented cast and Miranda’s smart sensibility, Heights is worth the trip!”

“There's a lively block party going on at 37 Arts, and you would be foolish to turn down an invitation.”- Michael Kuchwara

“Big dreams, young love and a winning score.”

“So fresh! This vibrant, spirited and sexy musical has a sincerity that amplifies its infectious charm.” - David Rooney

“A juicy musical with a rich score” – Jacques LeSourd

“IN THE HEIGHTS inspires, encourages and definitely entertains. Bravo!” – Gerson Borrero

“A vibrant, tuneful celebration of community. There's heat and heart and hope in its rambunctious soul.” - Eric Grode

“A lively Upper West Side Story. Impossible to resist!” – Michael Sommers

For more information, please visit us at www.intheheightsthemusical.com

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