Great Performances : In The Heights - Chasing Broadway Dreams | Part1 of 6

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 have 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. In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to opening night.

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[ridaderek]

correction. Lin Manual-Miranda THE most talented person alive

[neilzgrrlfrend]

Lin Manuel-Miranda is one of the most talented people alive.

[jmanion29]

Wait... is this video just jerky for me? Nobody else is having that problem?

[MingRoseC]

@ridaderek DeStorm is 2nd

[RosesNightengales]

I only saw a few clips of this. Thanks so much for posting this!! I love IN THE HEIGHTS! (:

[broadwaybabe5678]

thank you very much for posting this!

[NYDanceResidency]

Inspirational 100%...Don't stop inspiring us.

[guigui688]

I was looking for this on DVD!! thanks for posting.

[laceyandjordinlover]

"every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life" - lin-manuel miranda

i absolutely love that quote

[frogsrule42]

96,000!!!!!best song everr.

[TheatreGrrl87]

thanks so SO much for posting this!

[sushicourier]

Was lucky enough to see the original cast in NYC---and then 3 more times in LA with Lin BACK as Usnavi. What a fantastic show. I can't get through it without crying.