In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams (2009)
Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. This young, diverse group of relatively unknown artists and performers dreamed of making it on Broadway, but are well aware that a new original musical set outside a bodega in the Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights is a highly risky proposition. It took eight years in all, but they succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, winning four Tony Awards along the way, including Best Musical and Best Score for a Musical. This documentary chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to its 2008 opening night.
Director: Paul Bozymowski
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Cast
- Lin-Manuel Miranda - Self
- Blanca Camacho - Self
- Robin de Jesús - Self
- Mandy Gonzalez - Self
- Carlos Gómez - Self
- Christopher Jackson - Self
- Thomas Kail - Self
- Priscilla Lopez - Self
- Olga Merediz - Self
- Karen Olivo - Self
Editing: Cy Christiansen, Jonah Moran
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Bozymowski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams about?
- Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. This young, diverse group of relatively unknown artists and performers dreamed of making it on Broadway, but are well aware that a new original musical set outside a bodega in the Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights is a highly risky proposition. It took eight years in all, but they succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, winning four Tony Awards along the way, including Best Musical and Best Score for a Musical. This documentary chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to its 2008 opening night.
- Who directed In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams?
- In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams was directed by Paul Bozymowski.
- Who stars in In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams?
- In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Blanca Camacho, Robin de Jesús, Mandy Gonzalez, Carlos Gómez, Christopher Jackson.
- How long is In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams?
- In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).