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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', ...
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Edinburgh Univeristy Footlights Present IN THE HEIGHTS Scottish Premiere
by Stage Tube - February 02, 2014 Edinburgh Univeristy Footlights present the SCOTTISH PREMIERE of Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi-award winning musical, In The Heights, running 11th - 15th February at the Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh. Click below for a sneak peek at highlights of the cast in rehearsal!...
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...
New Musical MARLEY Set for Thespis Play Festival Competition, Begin. 8/1
by Tyler Peterson - July 21, 2013 Marley: A Musical Tragedy will soon be featured in the Cabrini Repertory Theatre's Annual Thespis Play Festival Competition. It will be showing in the Cabrini Theater at 701 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights. Show dates are August 1st, 3rd, and 4th at 9PM, Tickets are $20....
IN THE HEIGHTS Will Return for One-Night Only Benefit in Washington Heights, February 11!
by Kelsey Denette - December 10, 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....
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....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MTV's WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2012 MTV announced today that it will premiere the new docu-series "Washington Heights" with two back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 11 episode, hour-long series shines a light on the vibrant and diverse New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, following nine best f...
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Presents IN THE HEIGHTS, Opening 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013 ...
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Perry Young, Matthew J. Harris and More in Highlights of Walnut Street's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Christina Mancuso - September 11, 2013 Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 205th season with the groundbreaking 21st century musical IN THE HEIGHTS. Directed by Bruce Lumpkin, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this exhilarating musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home, opens tonight, September 11th, and run...
Bobby Cannavale in Talks to Star in Martin Scorsese's HBO Rock 'n' Roll Series?
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2013 According to Deadline, Bobby Cannavale is in talks to star in an upcoming and untitled rock 'n' roll series for HBO, produced by Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter and created alongside Rolling Stones leading man Mick Jagger. The show is aiming to begin filming its pilot episode in 2014....
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....
No Name Comedy/Variety Show Set for Word Up Community Bookshop, 2/4
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014 ...
CHAPLIN's 11/9 Performance Will Benefit Lil’ Bravest Inc
by Kelsey Denette - October 26, 2012 The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway's CHAPLIN at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, will benefit the NYC Firefighters' charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases....
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...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/9- IN THE HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - January 09, 2013 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 Alegría Hudes. The story explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-A...
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...
BWW Reviews: Walnut Street Theatre Captivates Audiences with IN THE HEIGHTS
by Kelli Curtin - September 17, 2013 The Walnut Street Theatre opened their 2013-2014 season with the energetic IN THE HEIGHTS. This show takes place in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, and tells the story of a "day' in the lives of those who live in this neighborhood. What is unique about this show is that each pe...
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...
VIDEO: Bobby Cannavale Visits NBC's JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012 Bobby Cannavale was a guest on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC. Check out the clip below in which Jimmy asks him about working with one of his idols, Al Pacino on Broadway's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and his role on 'Boardwalk Empire.'...
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....
Raw Love Theatre's AIN'T NO SUCH THING AS FREE PIZZA to Play Venus Theatre Festival, 4/19-21
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2013 Ain't No Such Thing As Free Pizza is a story about two women's friendship, relationships and all the mess in between. It speaks to the jobless, the loveless, the sick, the healthy and the ones who are searching to feel their heart beat. Presented by Raw Love Theatre and Stamp Brothers Productions fo...
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.... |