The first Spanish version of the Tony Award-winning musical “In the Heights” that brings the characters of New York City’s Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood to life will premiere in Santo Domingo on 7, 8, 9 November and 14, 15, 16 November at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:30pm, Sunday performances at 6:30pm.
In the Heights is the story of a bodega owner from the Dominican Republic who chases the American Dream in New York. It premiered on Broadway in 2008 and played for 1,214 shows before closing in early 2011.
The Dominican production is by Amaury Sanchez under the direction of Waddys Jaquez. Choreography is by Isadora Bruno.
Javier Grullon will star as Usnavi in a cast that also includes Diana Pou as Vanessa, Hector Anibal Estrella as Benny, Laura Lebron as Nina, Jose Lora Checho as Kevin Rosario, Dolly Garcia as Camila Rosario, Sonia Moreno as Abuela Claudia, Diomary la Mala as Daniela, Karla Fatule as Carla, Ian Castillo as Sony, Alejandro Moscoso as Piragua Guy and JJ Sanchez as Graffiti Pete.
In the Heights also won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman).
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/spanish-language-in-the-heights-to-premiere-in-dominican-republic-333371
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