In The Heights

Description

Get ready to experience an exhilarating journey into one
of Manhattan’s most vibrant communities, named “BEST MUSICAL OF THE YEAR” by
New York Magazine and “BEST OF 2007” by the New York Times. With an amazing
cast, incredible dancing and a gripping story of hope and self-discovery, in
the Heights is your ticket into a world where the coffee from the corner
bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries
the rhythm of three generations of music. Find out what it takes to make a
living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home… in the
Heights. Broadway hasn’t been very good at incorporating various
strands of pop and rock over the past 40 years. Most of the shows attempting
that draw from contemporary chart sounds have felt awkward, rather than
“young.” It’s all the more rewarding, then, that 2008 saw not one but two
successful efforts – Passing Strange and In the Heights. The latter, set in
New York’s predominantly Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights, is
propelled by first-timer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s high-energy, horn-and-
percussion-driven score. Miranda managed to modernize classic elements found
in most Broadway shows by mixing them up with Latin and hip-hop arrangements.
“In the Heights” and “The Club” are joyous ensemble numbers, for instance,
while “Carnaval del Barrio” is an uplifting eleven o’clock belt, “Sunrise” a
romantic duet and “Everything I Know” a sentimental soliloquy. While Miranda
himself convincingly plays the lead, this is a true ensemble piece. The CD
snaps, crackles and pops with stellar performances (special props to Mandy
Gonzalez, Karen Olivo and the funny, brassy Andréa Burns). — Elisabeth
Vincentelli

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 0.7 x 5.6 inches; 5.6 Ounces
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ GHOSTLIGHT.
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3926116
• Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2008
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 42 minutes
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2008
• Label ‏ : ‎ GHOSTLIGHT.