In The Heights

10 Epic Lin-Manuel Miranda Projects That Made Him a Household Name

03/25/2022

10 Epic Lin-Manuel Miranda Projects That Made Him a Household Name

You know him, you love him, you probably have had at least one of his songs stuck in your head.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Rehashes In the Heights Backlash: "It's Not Cancellation. That's Having Opinions."

11/15/2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda Rehashes In the Heights Backlash: "It's Not Cancellation. That's Having Opinions."

Following the release of In the Heights back in June, the film received major backlash for its lack of Black representation in lead roles — specifically darker-skinned Black Latinx characters — given that the movie is set in Washington Heights.

In the Heights Stars Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace Actually Auditioned For Each Other's Roles

06/16/2021

In the Heights Stars Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace Actually Auditioned For Each Other's Roles

The film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway hit In the Heights has finally made its way to the big screen — it's officially playing in theaters and streaming now on HBO Max — and it's jam-packed with energetic performances and our favorite original Broadway tracks.

In the Heights: Who Wins the Lottery? Here's What Happens During the Sweet Reveal

06/14/2021

In the Heights: Who Wins the Lottery? Here's What Happens During the Sweet Reveal

One of the most suspenseful moments in Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights is when Sonny (Gregory Diaz IV) and Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) learn that they sold someone a lucky lottery ticket from their bodega.

After Backlash, Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes For In the Heights' Lack of Black Representation

06/14/2021

After Backlash, Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes For In the Heights' Lack of Black Representation

The conversation surrounding In the Heights and its lack of Black representation started long before the movie's release on June 11.

Blink and You Might Miss These Clever In the Heights Easter Eggs

06/14/2021

Blink and You Might Miss These Clever In the Heights Easter Eggs

You may have to watch In the Heights more than once to catch all the movie has to offer.

Will There Be an In the Heights Sequel? The Cast Are Keeping Their Fingers Crossed

06/13/2021

Will There Be an In the Heights Sequel? The Cast Are Keeping Their Fingers Crossed

Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights is one of the biggest movies to hit the screen this year, but the cast is still holding out hope for another sueñito: a sequel.

Corey Hawkins's Role in In the Heights Was Meant to Be, and 5 Other Facts About the Star

06/11/2021

Corey Hawkins's Role in In the Heights Was Meant to Be, and 5 Other Facts About the Star

In the Heights hit theaters and HBO Max on June 11, and we are absolutely blown away by the incredible cast.

In the Heights: We Can 100% Confirm the Soundtrack Is Full of Bops

06/11/2021

In the Heights: We Can 100% Confirm the Soundtrack Is Full of Bops

The movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes's Tony-winning Broadway musical In the Heights hit theaters and HBO Max on June 11, and it's filled with electric performances from the talented cast.

Dascha Polanco: Cuca From In the Heights Is So Much More Than a Hairdresser

06/11/2021

Dascha Polanco: Cuca From In the Heights Is So Much More Than a Hairdresser

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical In the Heights first made its splash on Broadway 13 years ago, telling the stories of a Latinx community on "a block that was disappearing," and now it's hitting the big screen.

5 Things to Know Before Watching In the Heights With Your Kids

06/11/2021

5 Things to Know Before Watching In the Heights With Your Kids

Following Hamilton's smash success on Disney+, we now have another Lin-Manuel Miranda project upon us: a full-blown adaptation of In the Heights, Miranda's other Tony Award-winning musical.

In the Heights Has So Many Amazing Numbers, but the Postcredits Scene Is Extra Sweet

06/11/2021

In the Heights Has So Many Amazing Numbers, but the Postcredits Scene Is Extra Sweet

The movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights is finally here, and it's filled to the brim with countless numbers that showcase Washington Heights and the extremely talented cast.