Broadway revival of 'In the Heights' opens at NYC Center

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 14:40 · Archive

A new production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical opens at New York City Center for a three-week run.

David Mendizábal is directing a new production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' at New York City Center, running for three weeks through 15 November with a cast of Latino artists. It is the first major revival of the 2008 musical, which won four Tony Awards and was a landmark for Latino representation on stage.

Mendizábal attended the final performances of the original production almost two decades ago. 'It was the first time I'd ever heard or seen a world that looked and sounded like mine on an American stage,' he told the Associated Press. He described the musical as his 'portal to the theater' and said the new production was vital to 'show people the depth and breadth' of Latino communities.

Mendizábal called the revival 'a great balm of joy' needed at the present moment. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the musical with writer Quiara Alegría Hudes and starred in the original, said at the opening: 'I'm really proud of the work Quiara and I did to make it speak across generations. And that this generation is picking up the mantle is incredibly meaningful.' The original production won best musical and best original score at the Tony Awards in its debut year.

How it is being reported

• Director calls Broadway revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’David Mendizábal is directing a revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights," a musical that was Mendizábal's introduction to theater.Clickorlando · 1 Nov, 14:02
• Director calls Broadway revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’David Mendizábal is directing a revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights," a musical that was Mendizábal's introduction to theater.News4Jax · 1 Nov, 14:02

In this story: David Mendizábal · Lin-Manuel Miranda · Quiara Alegría Hudes · New York City Center · New York

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