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== '''In the Heights''' ==
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:Stage Musical (2007)
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:Music and Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler
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===Synopsis===
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:The musical is an affectionate portrait of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispanic Hispanic] community in Manhattan's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Heights Washington Heights], showcasing hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music. Usnavi courts Vanessa, and dreams of opening a bar back home in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_republic Dominican Republic]. Nina is in love with Benny, but her father is against their union because he wants Nina to complete her education at Stanford University, and is prepared to sell his business to finance her. In the meantime, their friend Abuela wins $96,000 in a numbers game.
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===Links===
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:[http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com/ Official Website]
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===Reviews===
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:[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/theater/reviews/09heights.html New York Times Review]
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:[http://web.archive.org/web/20070224094903/http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/20/news/millions.php International Herald Tribune Review]
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:[http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/10030 TheaterMania Review]
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:[http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117932720.html?categoryid=1265&cs=1 Variety Review]
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:[http://www.talkinbroadway.com/ob/02_08_07.html Talkin' Broadway Review]
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:[http://www.curtainup.com/intheheights.html CurtainUp Review]
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:[http://nymag.com/arts/theater/reviews/28107/ NY Magazine Theater Review]
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:[http://moxiethemaven.blogspot.com/2007/02/review-in-heights.html Moxie Review]
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===Audio===
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:[http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2007/02/09/theater/20070209_HEIGHTS_FEATURE.html New York Times Audio Slide Show]
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:[http://www.myspace.com/intheheightsthemusical MySpace]
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===Video===
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:[http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com/video.aspx Videos]
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:[http://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.cfm?colid=15854 BroadwayWorld.com Highlights]
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:[http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=543703 Broadway.com Video]
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:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMYkr-h3p1c&eurl= Breakdancing]
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:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK8T29ePODc&mode=related&search= YouTube]
 
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In the Heights

Stage Musical (2007)
Music and Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler

Synopsis

The musical is an affectionate portrait of the Hispanic community in Manhattan's Washington Heights, showcasing hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music. Usnavi courts Vanessa, and dreams of opening a bar back home in the Dominican Republic. Nina is in love with Benny, but her father is against their union because he wants Nina to complete her education at Stanford University, and is prepared to sell his business to finance her. In the meantime, their friend Abuela wins $96,000 in a numbers game.

Links

Official Website

Reviews

New York Times Review
International Herald Tribune Review
TheaterMania Review
Variety Review
Talkin' Broadway Review
CurtainUp Review
NY Magazine Theater Review
Moxie Review

Audio

New York Times Audio Slide Show
MySpace

Video

Videos
BroadwayWorld.com Highlights
Broadway.com Video
Breakdancing
YouTube