In the Heights

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Event In the Heights
Venue Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 20 July 2024
Opening Date 24 July 2024
Last Date 25 August 2024
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description It’s lights up on Washington Heights, a close-knit neighbourhood in Manhattan, where the heat is stifling and the A-train is the only way out.

Trapped running a debt-ridden bodega, Usnavi longs for a simpler life in the Dominican Republic. Alongside him, a community as vibrant as the city itself yearns for change. A winning lottery ticket is sold, but to whom? Is it the family who long to send their daughter to an ivy league school; or the woman desperately trying to find a home?

Feel the pulse of the neighbourhood with Lin-Manuel Miranda's debut musical, as he seamlessly weaves storytelling with contemporary beats, hip hop, salsa, and Latin rhythms. A colourful, vibrant, joyful musical that will sweep you up in its celebration of community and cultural pride.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Subjects Community
Culture
Family
Love
New York
South Americans
Related Events
  • Has part In the Heights , Hayes Theatre Co, Potts Point, NSW, 16 March 2018, Remount
  • Has part In the Heights , Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, 16 January 2019, Remount
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mario Acosta - Cevallos Actor Ensemble
Tamara Castaneda Actor Carla (u/s Camilla Rosario)
Rome Champion Actor Ensemble
Barry Conrad Actor Benny
Steve Costi Actor Sonny
Lena Cruz Actor Abuela Claudia
Janet Dacal Actor Daniela
Olivia Dacal Actor Nina
Mariah Gonzalez Actor Ensemble (u/s Nina Rosario)
Ryan Gonzalez Actor Usnavi
Jerome Javier Actor On-stage Swing (u/s Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Piragua Guy)
Jervis Livelo Actor Graffiti Pete / Ensemble / Dance Captain
Natasha Marconi Actor Ensemble (u/s Carla)
Alexander Palacio Actor Kevin Rosario
Angela Rosero Actor Camilla Rosario (u/s Abuela Claudia)
Malena Searles Actor Ensemble (u/s Graffiti Pete)
Kara Sims Actor On-stage Swing (u/s Nina Rosario, Vanessa, Daniela)
Richard Valdez Actor Piragua Guy
Olivia Vásquez Actor Vanessa
Rhys Velasquez Casting Director Casting Director
Amy Campbell Choreographer Choreographer
Natasha Marconi Choreographer Associate Choreographer
Keerthi Subramanyam Costume Designer Costume Designer
Will Centurion Cultural Advisor/Consultant Cultural Consultant
Luke Joslin Director Director
Clary Riven Director Associate Director
Jasmine Rizk Lighting Designer Lighting Designer
Victoria Falconer Musical Director Music Director
Madeleine Gandhi Producer Line Producer
Joshua Robson Producer Producer (Joshua Robson Productions)
Kaleigh Wilkie-Smith Producer Consulting Producer
Alex Duffy Production Manager Production Stage Manager
Mason Browne Set Designer Set Designer
Dylan Robinson Sound Designer Sound Designer
Maddison Craven Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager
Lillian Lee Stage Manager Stage Manager
Mackenzie O'Byrne Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/musical-theatre-cabaret/heights
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 207013