{"id":39649,"date":"2025-04-22T07:25:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuts8dev.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=39649"},"modified":"2025-10-27T05:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:32:26","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-in-the-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tuts.org\/meet-the-cast-of-in-the-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Lights Up on the Cast of In The Heights<\/i>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Theatre Under The Stars is taking you to Washington Heights in the last production of the 2024\/25 Season, Lin Manuel Miranda\u2019s first Broadway smash hit, In the Heights<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the Heights<\/strong><\/em> is the final show in our season and what a perfect way to end it,\u201d said Dan Knechtges<\/strong>, TUTS Artistic Director. \u201cLin Manuel Miranda\u2019s first Broadway hit is a vibrant celebration of community, identity and the ties that bind us together. It\u2019s the perfect finale for a season dedicated to storytelling that connects us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the Heights<\/strong><\/em> tells the story of a tight-knit community chasing dreams, facing change, and celebrating identity through dazzling music, heartfelt stories, and electrifying dance. A joyful celebration of heritage, hope and home.<\/p>\n

Leading the cast is Daniel Melo<\/strong> as \u201cUsnavi,\u201d Jordan Leal<\/strong> as \u201cNina,\u201d Yassmin Alers<\/strong> as \u201cAbuela Claudia,\u201d Rosarito Rodriguez<\/strong> as \u201cCamila,\u201d Cesar F. Barajas<\/strong> as \u201cKevin,\u201d John Lara<\/strong> as \u201cSonny,\u201d Alysia Velez<\/strong> as \u201cVanessa,\u201d Lamont Walker II<\/strong> as \u201cBenny,\u201d Carisa Gonzalez<\/strong> as \u201cDaniela,\u201d Glendaliris Torres-Greaux<\/strong> as \u201cCarla,\u201d Michael Alonzo<\/strong> as \u201cPiragua Guy,\u201d and Mrince Williams<\/strong> as \u201cGraffiti Pete.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining them in the ensemble are: Ben Chavez, Adriel Flete, Angelica Lozada Ramos, Emily Madigan, Kiki Rodriguez, Sarah Sachi, Saroa-Dwayne Sasa, Matt Rivera, Arik Vega, Cassandra Zepeda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, students from TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre are given the opportunity to audition for many of TUTS Mainstage shows throughout the season. In the Heights<\/strong><\/em> features many of the talented students who are part of these programs in the Teen Ensemble.<\/p>\n

The Teen Ensemble includes: Julius Bob, Carlos Garza, Tessa Garcia, Rangel Guzman, Kayla Hairston, Ernest Lopez, Alyssa Melton<\/strong>, and Anastasia Zepeda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

William Carlos Angulo<\/strong> is the Director and Choreographer for In the Heights. Joining him are: Emmanuel Schvartzman<\/strong> as Musical Director; Robert J. Aguilar<\/strong> as Lighting Designer; Andrew Harper<\/strong> as Sound Designer; Colleen Grady<\/strong> as Costume Designer; Kelly Jordan<\/strong> as Wig Designer; Victoria Sagady<\/strong> as Projection Designer; Diego Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong> as Associate Director; Shani Talmore<\/strong> as Associate Choreographer; Stephen W. Jones<\/strong> as Associate Music Director and Amy Ramsdell<\/strong> as Production Stage Manager. Original Set Design by Anna Louisoz<\/strong>. Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis Casting<\/strong> and Associate Artistic Director, Laura Peete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the Heights<\/strong><\/em> runs May 20 \u2013 June 1<\/strong> at the Theatre Under The Stars. Tickets start at just $34, and are available online at or by contacting the TUTS Box Office by phone at (713) 558-8887<\/a><\/strong> or in person by visiting the Box Office<\/strong> located at 800 Bagby Street<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the Heights<\/strong><\/em> is sponsored in part by CononcoPhillips. Theatre Under The Stars is grateful to our season sponsors The Brown Foundation, The Wortham Foundation, and the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance<\/strong>, and Reside Houston Downtown, A Wyndham Residence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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