In the Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids In the Heights |
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| Music | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
| Lyrics | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
| Book | Quiara Alegría Hudes |
| Productions | 2005 Waterford 2007 Off-Broadway 2008 Broadway 2009 US Tour 2011 Manila 2011 Non-Equity Tour 2013 Panama City 2014 São Paulo 2014 Off-West End 2014 Tokyo 2015 Melbourne 2015 West End 2015 Vancouver 2015 Seoul 2016 Lima 2018 Nyborg |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Musical Tony Award for Best Original Score Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music |
In the Heights is a super cool musical! It tells a fun story with amazing songs. A very talented person named Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote all the music and lyrics for it. He also helped create the story with Quiara Alegría Hudes.
The story takes place over just three days. It happens in a lively neighborhood called Washington Heights in New York City. This area is home to many Hispanic-American families. The musical shows what life is like for the people who live there. It's all about their dreams, hopes, and how they support each other.
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How the Musical Started
Before it became a huge hit, In the Heights was first shown in Waterford, Connecticut in 2005. This was like a test run to see how people liked it. Then, it played Off-Broadway in New York City in 2007. Finally, it opened on the famous Broadway stage in New York City in March 2008.
Big Awards and Recognition
In the Heights was a big success on Broadway! It was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards. These are like the Oscars for live theater. The musical won four of these important awards in 2008.
It won the Best Musical award, which is a huge honor. It also won for Best Original Score (for its music and lyrics). Plus, it won for Best Choreography (for its awesome dance moves). The show also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album for its music. Later, it won a Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music when it played in London.
The Story of Washington Heights
The musical follows a group of friends and neighbors. They live in the Washington Heights neighborhood. The main character is Usnavi, who runs a small corner store. He tells the story of his community.
You'll meet many interesting people. There's Nina, who is the first in her family to go to college. There's also Vanessa, who dreams of moving downtown. And there's the loving Abuela Claudia, who is like a grandmother to everyone. The story shows their daily lives, their struggles, and their celebrations. It's all about family, community, and finding your place in the world.
The Musical on Screen
A movie version of In the Heights was made! It was planned to be released in Summer 2020. This means even more people can enjoy the story and music.
Images for kids
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Poster for the West End production
See also
In Spanish: In the Heights para niños
