“In the Heights†will finally be coming to the Heights. The rap-salsa-pop musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which won the 2008 best musical Tony for its jaunty exploration of the lives of Dominican-American characters living in Washington Heights, will be restaged in the form of a one-night-only concert Feb. 11 at the United Palace of Cultural Arts at 175th Street and Broadway.
The event â€" organized by the Broadway League's Viva Broadway initiative, which was begun this year to try to increase Latino audiences for theater around the country â€" will include members of the original Broadway and national-tour cast, including Mr. Miranda, Karen Olivo, Chris Jackson, Olga Merediz, Mandy Gonzalez, Robin De Jesús and Janet Dacal.
Some of the proceeds from tickets sales for the event, “In the Heights: In Concert,†will go to support local arts programs in Washington Heights and the Broadway League's Family First Nights, which the league describes as “a nationwide program specifically designed to encourage at-risk families to attend theater on a regular basis.â€
