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ECHOSTAGE/ENCORE to Stage IN THE HEIGHTS, 7/25-27
by Kristin Salaky - July 18, 2013 Twenty-five young men and women are singing and dancing as their voices and movements express their sheer joy of community and brotherly love. The beat is partly Latino pop/salsa, partly rap, and partly the inspiring heartbeats of those who are truly in love. Sound like a fiesta in some far away,...
Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Part in Closing Ceremony of Uptown Arts Stroll
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - July 01, 2013 Earlier this year, Lin-Manuel Miranda held a benefit concert at the United Palace for Cultural Arts, In The Heights: In Concert which was presented by Viva Broadway, an initiative of The Broadway League that aims to promote Broadway theatre within the Latino Community. A surplus of ticket sales pr...
NO NAME @ WORD UP SUPER STORYTELLER EDITION Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2014 The long-running No Name Comedy / Variety Show brings New York's best established and upcoming authors and storytellers including Colin Dempsey,, Dawn Fraser and Daisy Rosario to Washington Heights tonight, January 7th for a their new monthly series: 'No Name @ Word Up Super Storytellers' Edition', ...
Photo Flash: Young People's Chorus of NYC at Washington Heights Celebrates First Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2013 On Thursday night, the Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH) sang its inaugural concert at Washington Heights Academy. YPCWH is the very first community chorus established by the Young People's Chorus of New York City under its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J .Nu...
Young People's Chorus at Washington Heights to Present First Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013 The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH), established just this past November, will give its very first concert tonight, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Washington Heights Academy (P.S. 366) located at 202 Sherman Avenue in Manhattan....
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Presents IN THE HEIGHTS, Opening 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013 ...
Young People's Chorus at Washington Heights to Present First Concert, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013 The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH), established just this past November, will give its very first concert on Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Washington Heights Academy (P.S. 366) located at 202 Sherman Avenue in Manhattan....
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts' IN THE HEIGHTS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014 The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts presents the Tony-award winning Broadway musical 'In the Heights' in February and March at the Lowden Theatre (Clark Ave and 9th St). This contemporary Latin-themed musical features exhilarating dancing, Grammy-award winning songs and the humor and sweetness of dual...
Broadway, Touring Cast Members Reunite for IN THE HEIGHTS: IN CONCERT Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2013 Viva Broadway, an initiative of the Broadway League, in collaboration with 5000 Broadway Productions and the United Palace of Cultural Arts presents In The Heights: In Concert, a special, one-night only benefit concert at the United Palace of Cultural Arts in Washington Heights tonight, February 11t...
NO NAME @ WORD UP SUPER STORYTELLERS' EDITION Kicks Off 11/5
by Tyler Peterson - October 31, 2013 The long-running No Name Comedy / Variety Show brings New York's best established and upcoming authors and storytellers to Washington Heights for a new monthly series: 'No Name @ Word Up Super Storytellers' Edition', starting Tuesday, November 5th at the Word Up Community Bookshop (165th Street & Am...
AileyCamp to Celebrate 25th Anniversary this Summer
by Tyler Peterson - June 28, 2013 AileyCamp, the innovative full-scholarship day camp celebrating its 25th year, will provide life-changing and meaningful experiences to students in eight cities across the United States this summer. This inspiring program uses the art of dance as a means to stretch the mind, body, and spirit of app...
Young People's Chorus of New York City Celebrates the Holidays, Now thru 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2013 The weather is getting crisper and the trees are almost bare, which means the holidays are upon us. The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) and its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are once again spreading the joy of the season with holiday concerts, as well as joint performance...
Andréa Burns to Return as 'Daniela' for IN THE HEIGHTS Reunion Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2012 IN THE HEIGHTS creator Lin-Manuel Miranda confirmed today Andrea Burns' participation in the musical's upcoming reunion concert....
Tickets Now Available for IN THE HEIGHTS Reunion Benefit!
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2012 In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will make a return with much of its original Broadway cast for one night only this February....
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/9- IN THE HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - March 09, 2013 Today in 2008, In the Heights opened at the Richard Rogers Theatre, where it ran for 1184 performances. In the Heights is a musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. The story explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-Am...
Young People's Chorus at Washington Heights to Present First Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013 The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH), established just this past November, will give its very first concert tonight, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Washington Heights Academy (P.S. 366) located at 202 Sherman Avenue in Manhattan....
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/9- IN THE HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - January 09, 2014 Today in 2011, In the Heights closed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 1184 performances. In the Heights is a musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. The story explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-A...
Young People's Chorus of New York City to Celebrate the Holidays, 12/3-19
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2013 The weather is getting crisper and the trees are almost bare, which means the holidays are upon us. The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) and its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are once again spreading the joy of the season with holiday concerts, as well as joint performance...
First Gastropub Opens in Washington Heights
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013 Uptown Social, 186 Dyckman St., is THE first gastropub and sports bar to open in the trendy Washington Heights area of Manhattan. This exciting venue is the latest brainchild of restaurateur Yamil Martinez, the designer of the space as well as the creator of many other popular restaurants in the are...
Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda- Cut Song from IN THE HEIGHTS to be Featured in Reunion Concert
by BWW - February 04, 2013 On Twitter Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote 'A certain beloved-by-some-of-you Heights tune that was cut from off-Bway to Bway may make its way into the concert lineup...#Forrealthough...
BWW Reviews: IN THE HEIGHTS at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia - A Smashing Success
by Charles Shubow - May 21, 2013 Tony-winning musical brings a breath of fresh air to dinner theatre patrons....
The Lake Worth Playhouse Celebrates Hispanic Culture with IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 7/28
by Ben Peltz - July 12, 2013 The Lake Worth Playhouse celebrates Hispanic culture with In The Heights, a musical that is sure to have everyone singing and dancing with contemporary dance including salsa, jazz and freestyle hip hop....
Photo Flash: Young People's Chorus of NYC at Washington Heights Celebrates First Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2013 On Thursday night, the Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH) sang its inaugural concert at Washington Heights Academy. YPCWH is the very first community chorus established by the Young People's Chorus of New York City under its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J .Nu...
No Name's WORD UP! Comedy Show Begins Tonight at Washington Heights Bookshop
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2013 'No Name' Comedy / Variety picks up where they left off with their Today evening @ Word Up! shows in the bookshop's beautiful new Washington Heights incarnation on 165th Street & Amsterdam Avenue....
Young People's Chorus of New York City Celebrates the Holidays, Now thru 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2013 The weather is getting crisper and the trees are almost bare, which means the holidays are upon us. The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) and its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are once again spreading the joy of the season with holiday concerts, as well as joint performance... |