In The Heights

Why see In The Heights?

The OLIVIER-winning musical hit continues its London reign!

Winner of the prestigious Tony Award for Best New Musical, In The Heights was last staged in London in 2014 at Southwark Theatre, but new for 2015, London welcomes it back to a brand-new venue; the Kings Cross Theatre. The production received four 2016 Olivier nominations, two including the coveted Best New Musical award, and winning two awards at the glittering ceremony!

The story is set in Washington Heights in Manhattan, where its closely knit inhabitants find life a struggle but the area is nevertheless jumping to the irresistible rhythms of love, passion, hopes and dreams. A young love story provides the driving force of the musical with a background comprising three generations of music.

As life unfolds on the block, the music and dance captures the residents on the brink of change, struggling with the clash of old and new, in a vivid and dynamic show that displays energetic and colourful choreography, infused with Latin soul, hip hop beats and fiery salsa.

This musical is a thrilling evening of unforgettable songs and amazing choreography that is infused with the scorching rhythms and vibrant energy of a Manhattan heatwave. A word-of-mouth sensation on Broadway that had audiences returning repeatedly, this life-affirming story will enthral and delight audiences of all ages.

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for most ages

Run Time

Two hours 30 minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished 8 Jan 2017

Cast


Aimie Atkinson as Daniela (from 3 October)
Arun Blair-Mangat as Benny
Damian Buhagiar as Sonny
Sarah Naudi as Vanessa
Norma Atallah as Abuela
David Bedella as Kevin
Johnny Bishop as Graffiti Pete
Juliet Gough as Camilla
Vas Constanti as Piragua Guy
Sam Mackay as Usnavi
Stephanie Rojas as Carla
Alexzandra Sarmiento as Resident Choreographer
Raffaella Covino as Dance Captain/Swing

Ensemble
Reiss Hinds; Shanice Burton; Genesis Lynea; Alex Thomas and Tara Young.

Swing
Michael Cortez, Tara Young, Christopher Tendai, Paula Kay

Creative

Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes

Awards

2016 Olivier Awards

Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

2016 Olivier Nominations

Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
MasterCard Best New Musical

Reviews

Our review

Brilliant, boundless, entertaining

Although best known for his Broadway blockbuster Hamilton, Miranda's In The Heights marked his very first foray into the territory of the Great White Way. Bearing the hallmarks of his distinct style, it successfully merges the lyricism of musical theatre

Teia Fregona

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