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‘In the Heights’ Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes’ New Memoir is About Growing Up Puerto Rican in Philly

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 21, 2021June 21, 202105489

Fresh off the high from the theatrical release of In the Heights, the film’s screenwriter Quiara Alegría Hudes is reveling in the wake of a dream accomplished. Hudes also wrote the libretto for the Tony-award-winning production which was a finalist...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Issues Apology for Lack of Afro-Latinx Representation in ‘In The Heights’

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 17, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 17, 202105367

Since its release a week ago, the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights has come under fire for a lack of Afro-Latinx representation in the film’s top-billed cast inciting claims of colorism in the Latinx community and in...

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Authentic, Tear-Jerking & Joy-Inducing, ‘In the Heights’ Gets it Right

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 14, 202108197

It took a few days for me to have a spare near two-and-a-half hours to sit down and give In the Heights my undivided attention. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of this film, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by...

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9 Films Out This Year Featuring Latinas in Leading Roles

Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 202109236

While we are 60 million strong in the U.S., those numbers don’t exactly translate to the big or small screen but progress is slowly but surely being made. In today’s entertainment industry, women of color are in control of their...

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‘Hamilton’ Star Mandy Gonzalez is Using Her Platform to Promote Inclusivity & Inspire the Latinx Community

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 24, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 24, 202104644

Mexican-Jewish actress Mandy Gonzalez has devoted most of her career to stage work, which she recognizes doesn’t get nearly as much attention as working on-screen. But the 42-year-old mom’s passion, dedication and talent have led her to some incredible experiences...

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Leslie Grace Says Latinx Community Will Feel Seen in film ‘In The Heights’

Virginia IsaadMay 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 19, 202106351

Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s beloved musical In the Heights is making its big-screen debut next month and it’s been praised for being a celebration of Latinidad in the film industry when representation remains so limited. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy...

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Dascha Polanco Calls ‘In the Heights’ a Celebration of Latinx Culture

Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 202109104

Latinx representation remains limited in film and television but the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play In the Heights is a true celebration of Latin American culture. The musical centers around Dominican bodega owner, Usnavi (played by Puerto Rican...

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‘In the Heights’ New Trailer Premieres and It’s Music Magic

Virginia IsaadMarch 15, 2021April 20, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 15, 2021April 20, 202109028

Since we first learned about the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical In the Heights in early 2019 we’ve been anticipating the release and now we’ve got a new trailer to hold us over. During a virtual event Saturday...

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The First Trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Drops

Johanna FerreiraDecember 12, 2019July 8, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraDecember 12, 2019July 8, 202004590

We’ve been waiting months for the long-awaited trailer for In The Heights, the first screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical and it’s finally here! But unlike most film trailers these days, which are normally released on the internet, Miranda understood...

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Watch Jharrel Jerome Rapping as Usnavi in Production of ‘In the Heights’

Virginia IsaadSeptember 25, 2019July 29, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 25, 2019July 29, 202003811

Jharrel Jerome’s name is still on everyone’s lips after his history-making win at the 2019 Emmy’s but it was his meeting with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the red carpet that revealed he’d played Usnavi from In the Heights in high school....

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Says ‘In the Heights’ Feels ‘Radical’ in 2019

Virginia IsaadAugust 22, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 22, 2019July 31, 202001773

When Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights came out in 2008 it was praised for its representation of the Latinx community in Washington Heights but now, according to Miranda himself, that same story feels “radical” in 2019. “I mean, there are...

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Marc Anthony Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Movie

janelmartinezJune 7, 2019August 4, 2020

by janelmartinezJune 7, 2019August 4, 202001140

The Nuyorican link up we’ve all been waiting for is finally happening! Marc Anthony has joined the cast of the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical In the Heights, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. News of the Latin music...