The Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights — featuring book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda — will launch its national tour at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa, Florida, on October 27. Casting will be announced at a later date.
The musical tells the story of a vibrant community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. The show won Tonys for Best Musical, Best Music and Lyrics (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Best Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler), and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman). The original cast recording won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.
In the Heights is directed by Thomas Kail, and features music direction by Alex Lacamoire, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley, and sound by Acme Sound Partners.
The tour will also play Atlanta, Minneapolis, Hartford, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Houston, Austin, Tempe, San Diego, Costa Mesa, and more cities.
For additional tour dates and information visit: www.intheheightsthemusical.com/tour.html.
