The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite
you to a cinematic event, where the streets are made of music and little dreams
become big... “In the Heights.”
Lights up on
Washington Heights...The scent of a cafecito
caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a
kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the
likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny
from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.
“In the Heights” fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics
with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture
a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.
“In the Heights” stars Anthony Ramos (“A Star is Born,” Broadway’s
“Hamilton”), Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton,” “BlacKkKlansman”),
singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera (TV’s “Vida”), Olga Merediz
(Broadway’s “In the Heights”), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s “Rent”), Gregory
Diaz IV (Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical”), Stephanie Beatriz (TV’s “Brooklyn
Nine-Nine”), Dascha Polanco (TV’s “Orange is the New Black”) and Jimmy Smits
(the “Star Wars” films).
Chu directed the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes, based
on the musical stage play, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara
Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Miranda,
Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman and Mara Jacobs produced the film, with David
Nicksay and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers.
Behind the camera, Chu reunited with his “Crazy Rich Asians” production
designer, Nelson Coates, and editor, Myron Kerstein. He also collaborated with director of
photography Alice Brooks (TV’s “The Walking Dead”) and costume designer
Mitchell Travers (“Eighth Grade”). Alex
Lacamoire (“Fosse/Verdon”) and Bill Sherman (“Sesame Street”) composed the
score. The choreography is by
Christopher Scott, who previously teamed with Chu on the award-winning “The Legion
of Extraordinary Dancers.”
“In the Heights” was filmed in New York, primarily on location in the
dynamic community of Washington Heights.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a 5000 Broadway / Barrio Grrrl! / Likely
Story / Scott Sanders Production, a Film by Jon M. Chu, “In the Heights.” Slated to open on June 18, 2021, the film will
be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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