In The Heights (Part 1)

Episode 1 covers the early days of In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical set in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. From the show’s beginnings as Miranda’s college project to the Off-Off Broadway readings that attracted top Broadway producers, we’ll hear how the plot of the show took shape, the creative team was assembled, and the money was raised to get the show on its feet.

Who's Who

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Composer/writer/actor of “In the Heights”. Played “Usnavi”.

Owen Panettieri

friend of Lin, and part of the backstory of “In the Heights” in Wesleyan University

Alex Lacamoire

Music Director of “In the Heights”

Thomas Kail

Director of “In the Heights”

Doreen Montalvo

Actress, Ensemble from “In the Heights”

Andréa Burns

actress, played “Daniela” in “In The Heights”

Mandy Gonzalez

actress played “Nina” in “In the Heights”

Jill Furman

Producer of “In the Heights”

Allen Hubby

Co-Owner The Drama Book Shop

Kevin McCollum

Producer of “In the Heights”