Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More at BRING IT ON's Album Release Party!

Direct from a 13-city national tour, the limited Broadway engagement of Bring It On: The Musical began preview performances on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at The St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th Street) and officially opened on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. After opening to widespread critical acclaim, the show – which was scheduled to end its limited run on Sunday, October 7, 2012 – is now extended through Sunday, January 20, 2013.

Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On: The Musical is inspired by the Bring It On film and features an original story by Tony® Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony® Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (iN THE HEIGHTS), music by Pulitzer® and Tony® Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and music supervision by Tony® and Grammy® Award winner Alex Lacamoire (iN THE HEIGHTS). The production is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (iN THE HEIGHTS).

Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected.

For more information, visit: www.bringitonmusical.com

The Cast of "Bring It On"

The Cast of "Bring It On"

Lin-Manuel Miranda and The Cast of "Bring It On"

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Kurt Deutsch

Ryann Redmond, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Taylor Louderman

Gregory Haney and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Kurt Deutsch and his son