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Photo Flash: Details Announced For Second Annual Dare To Go Beyond Workshop In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2009


New York City's non-for-profit collective of artists and activists committed to inspiring growth within the Latino Community - has announced details for their second-annual 'Dare To Go Beyond' Children's Performing Arts Camp.

'Lights Up' on BWW Discounts To The Tony-Winning Musical IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Eddie Varley - Jul 20, 2009


In The Heights is 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.

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Visits Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Walter McBride - Jul 17, 2009


Seven time nominee and two time Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera visited the cast of In The Heights at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City on Thursday, July 16th, 2009. The Tony winning original star of the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda, also dropped and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Photo Flash: Justina Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced the news that Justina Machado has joined the production in the role of 'Daniela' for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Six Feet Under's Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS 6/29
by Eddie Varley - Jun 29, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Justina Machado will take over the role of ?Daniela? for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway?s Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Six Feet Under's Machado Joins IN THE HEIGHTS Thru August 23
by Robert Diamond - Jun 23, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Justina Machado will take over the role of ?Daniela? for 8 weeks only from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Broadway?s Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Photo Flash: Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'HEIGHTS' - Party Time!
by Pablo Pimienta - Feb 16, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda played his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. After his emotional final performance the cast and crew let loose to celebrate Lin-Manuel's inspirational journey in the role and BroadwayWorld's cameras caught at the festive fun

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'IN THE HEIGHTS' - His Last Curtain Call
by Pablo Pimienta - Feb 16, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda played his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld's cameras cheered on his final Broadway bow and he bid his show farewell.

Javier Munoz Brings His 'Usnavi' IN THE HEIGHTS 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.

Miranda Sings Farewell To The 'HEIGHTS' 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2009


Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will play his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. IN THE HEIGHTS opened to critical acclaim, going on to win four 2008 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations), and garnering a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for the original cast album. In November, 2008, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on IN THE HEIGHTS.

Javier Munoz to Play Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Javier Munoz will take over the role of 'Usnavi' on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Javier Munoz joined In The Heights for a reading in 2005 and has been involved ever since, in the ensemble and as understudy for ?Usnavi? at the O?Neill Theater Workshop and in the 2006 Off-Broadway and current Broadway productions. Lin-Manuel Miranda?s last performance will be Sunday February 15, 2009.

RIALTO CHATTER: Miranda To Exit 'HEIGHTS' 2/15
by Eddie Varley - Jan 12, 2009


Various online reports are indicating that Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will play his final performance as 'Usnavi' in his acclaimed Broadway hit, IN THE HEIGHTS on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 7pm. IN THE HEIGHTS opened to critical acclaim, going on to win four 2008 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations), and garnering a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for the original cast album. In November, 2008, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on IN THE HEIGHTS.

IN THE HEIGHTS Recoups 10 Million in 10 Months, Continues to Break B.O. Records
by Eddie Varley - Jan 8, 2009


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the lead producers of the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS, announced today in a statement the recoupment of the show's $10 million investment after running only 10 months (337 performances) since opening on Broadway Sunday, March 9, 2008, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

ON BROADWAY! Report from the Audience
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 29, 2008


Fave dance numbers from musicals were re-created at Career Transition for Dancers' annual gala, which also featured some ballet and acrobatics.

Photo Coverage: Damn Yankees Opening Night NY City Center
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 12, 2008


On July 10th, 2008 the musical Damn Yankees opened at New York City Center as part of the Encores! Summer Series and BWW was there. The show runs through July 27th!

Photo Flash: Damn Yankees at City Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff star in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).

Photo Coverage: Damn Yankees Rehearsal at City Center
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 27, 2008


On Tuesday June 24th, BroadwayWorld.com cameras got the opportunity to visit the rehearsal of Encores! presentation of Damn Yankees, one of this summer's most highly anticipated production.

Photo Flash: Damn Yankees at City Center
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff star in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).

Lawrence Replaces Injured Gasteyer in DAMN YANKEES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008


Megan Lawrence will join Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Lawrence replaces Ana Gasteyer; Ms. Gasteyer has suffered a minor injury.

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