Kristina Fernandez

BWW Reviews: Lin-Manuel Miranda Makes IN THE HEIGHTS Soar in L.A.

Once in a while, one of the most fortunate things about west coast debuts of touring shows is when a Broadway hit finally transfers here, bringing with it some of the original stars that helped launch it. For those able to catch the Los Angeles premiere of the 2008 Tony® Award-winner for Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS (now playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through July 25), the pleasant surprise is the presence of the show's original lead actor, who also happens to be the man who conceived the hit musical, as well as write the show's music and lyrics. Not to disparage those that have (and will) take on the same role, but at the very second Lin-Manuel Miranda appears on stage as Usnavi-the show's central hero and de facto narrator-the electric energy is palpable. In Miranda, we see the show's very heart and soul, filled with the hopes and dreams of the characters he helped personally craft. With his lead, the show literally comes to effervescent life.

IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Members Teach One-Hour Master Dance Class 11/13

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce collaboration with STAGES Performing Arts Academy to present a one-hour Master Dance Class taught by In The Heights cast members Daniel Cruz & Kristina Fernandez.

IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Members Teach One-Hour Master Dance Class 11/13

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce collaboration with STAGES Performing Arts Academy to present a one-hour Master Dance Class taught by In The Heights cast members Daniel Cruz & Kristina Fernandez.

IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Wows in Tampa; First Reviews In

On Tuesday, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett kicked off the National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS in Tampa, Floria at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center with a bang. Though most shows try desperately to keep the critics out during the first preview performances to work out any kinks, IN THE HEIGHTS was an exception, according to Tampa Bay Online. And boy, were they pleased.

The National Tour Of IN THE HEIGHTS Launches at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 10/27

As previously reported, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett are set to star in the upcoming National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS, which will launch October 27 at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Complete casting has been announced today.

TV: Stage Tube - 'Run This Tour' IN THE HEIGHTS Video

As previously reported, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett are set to star in the upcoming National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS, which will launch October 27 at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Additional Casting for National Tour Of IN THE HEIGHTS Announced

As previously reported, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett are set to star in the upcoming National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS, which will launch October 27 at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Complete casting has been announced today.

Broadway Dancers Bergerson, Black Set For BC/EFA Flesh & Spirit Benefit 5/19

Angelic 13 Productions will be presenting 'FLESH AND SPIRIT' a benefit for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS on Monday, May 18 th at 8pm at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center (MMAC).

Dee Roscioli is Chicago Wicked's New Elphaba

Dee Roscioli will assume the role of Elphaba in Chicago's Wicked full-time starting Tuesday, December 12

Erin Mackey is Chicago's New Glinda, October 24

Chicago's record-breaking Wicked will welcome Erin Mackey as Glinda starting Tuesday, October 24