In The Heights at Theater West End

In the Heights follows the many colorful residents of Washington Heights -- a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his friends and family are dealing with the pressures of rising rents and closing neighborhood businesses. As one family struggles to figure out how to pay for an Ivy League tuition for their brilliant and hard-working daughter, a young woman is trying to put a down payment on a new apartment, and Usnavi himself is trying to get back to the Dominican Republic to reconnect with his roots after the death of his parents.In this Tony award-winning musical,community is everything, and we see how each of these individuals struggles to survive and celebrate their triumphs all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods of the people and the community forever.This revolutionary new musical by Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes combine Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots, and to celebrate the community from which you grew.

Authors

• Lin-Manuel Miranda
• Quiara Alegría Hudes

Tony Awards and Nominations for In The Heights