In the Heights 2008 - Articles Page 1.8

Last night, September 13, Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, visited the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show.' Click below to watch the segment in which Jordin talks about what it's like having your own billboard in Times Square!

Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, will be a guest on the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show,' scheduled to air on Monday, September 13.

Jordin Sparks, 'American Idol' winner and current star of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, will be a guest on the nationally syndicated 'The Wendy Williams Show,' scheduled to air on Monday, September 13.

Yesterday, September 9, the cast of Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS recorded a number for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual Carols for a Cure Album, which features Broadway casts performing holiday standards in the style of their musical's numbers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the HEIGHTS recording session and brings you photo coverage below!

On September 5, 2010, IN THE HEIGHTS creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wed his long-time girlfriend, Vanessa, in an intimate celebration amongst family and friends. For the evening's surprise tribute to the bride, Manuel recruited his family, his new in-laws, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and some old HEIGHTS buddies to perform To Life (L'Chaim) from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Click below to watch Manuel, and the teary bride, during the number!

On August 19, 2010, In The Heights welcomed Kyle Beltran as Broadway's resident bodega owner, 'Usnavi,' following the footsteps of Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and, most recently, Corbin Bleu. No stranger to the show, or the part of 'Usnavi,' Beltran originated the lovable role on the First National Tour of In The Heights, which opened last October in Tampa.

Broadway actress Bianca Marroquin (In the Heights, Chicago) is pleased to announce details for 'To Mexico From New York with Love,' a one-night-only benefit concert on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 (8 p.m.) at the Merkin Concert Hall in the Kaufman Center (129 West 67th Street).

The star posted on Twitter last night after being injured in the show that 'Got my 1st broadway injury tonight. Hurt my hip in the first act. But I finished the show! Thank you so much to everyone who came tonight. Sorry I couldn't sign. :( It's hard to stand/walk. Hopefully the physical therapist can fix me! :) If you'd like, you can send your playbills/tkts/pics w/ a stamped return envelope to the theatre & I'll get them back to you. Thank you for understanding. It means the world. Love you guys. <3'

NOH8 Supporter Rick Caroto, who has been working with the national tour of hit Broadway musical In The Heights, reached out to NOH8 Photographer Adam Bouska when the tour arrived at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles so they could work together.

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. Today, the first production photos of Sparks in In The Heights have been released!

After almost a year on the 'In the Heights' tour, Shaun is back in the B'way company and stealing scenes.

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks last night, August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010.

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on Thursday, August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010. Jordin Sparks will perform 'Breathe' from In The Heights on Thursday, August 19th on 'Live! With Regis & Kelly.'

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights welcomed platinum recording artist and 2007 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks on Thursday, August 19th, making her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Chris Jackson, who recently left the company of In the Heights after playing leading man Benny since 2002, was presented by his castmates with a truly inspirational tribute video. Receivng the help of Rascal Media, which also made IN THE HEIGHTS:CHASING BROADWAY DREAMS, Chris left the cast with this touching sendoff.

Jordin Sparks is set to make her Broadway debut in 'In The Heights' next week in NYC and Cambio got exclusive access to her rehearsals.

Yesterday, August 2, the cast and creative team of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, starring Corbin Bleu, toasted their 1,000th performance on Broadway. Partaking in the toast was In the Heights mastermind himself, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who recently joined the Heights tour out west. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and brings you official photo coverage below.

Yesterday, July 29, actor/singer Corbin Bleu attended the IN THE HEIGHTS 'Graduate To New Heights' scholarship presentation at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. A check for 17 thousand dollars was given to Rutgers student Rebecca Cunarro after the July 29th performance. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.