- In the Heights will return to New York City for a three-week run at New York City Center from October 28 through November 8, 2026.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’s Tony Award-winning musical follows Usnavi and his Washington Heights community as they navigate family, ambition, and the meaning of home.
- The production will be directed by David Mendizábal, with casting and additional creative team members to be announced.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights is coming back to New York City! Featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, the 2008 Tony Award-winning musical unfolds over three hot July days in New York City’s Washington Heights as bodega owner Usnavi (with Matte Martinez of MJ leading the cast as Usnavi, the role originated by Miranda) and his neighbors navigate the meaning of home in a rapidly changing neighborhood.
“In the Heights inspired a generation of young artists to see themselves onstage and believe that a career in theater was possible for them,” said Jenny Gersten, VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater. “It’s incredibly meaningful to now place this beloved musical in the hands of David, Mayte, and Alejandro, who are pouring their hearts into creating a company where so many performers are having a true breakout moment—and to see that happen at City Center in the heart of New York City, where this story began, makes it all the more special.”
Find out more information, including a theatre, dates, casting, and more, here on Broadway Direct.
When will New York City Center’s In the Heights open?
New York City Center’s In the Heights will run from October 28 through November 15, 2026. The three-week run opens with a gala benefit performance on October 28.
Where will New York City Center’s In the Heights play?
New York City Center’s In the Heights will play at New York City Center, located at 131 W 55th St, between Sixth and Seventh avenues.
Who will be in the cast of New York City Center’s In the Heights?
Leading the cast of New York City Center’s In the Heights are Natalie Venetia Belcon as Claudia, Jaci Calderon as Nina, Ashley De La Rosa as Vanessa, Linedy Genao as Daniela, Ishmael Gonzalez as Sonny, Ivan Hernandez as Kevin, Cedric Leiba Jr as Piragüero, Matte Martinez as Usnavi, Aaron James McKenzie as Benny, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Carla, and Veronica Vazquez-Jackson as Camila.
The cast also includes Gabi Campo, Adriel Flete, Amanda K. Lopez, Kate Louissaint, Ángel Lozada, Yani Marin, Alora Tonielle Martinez, Bianca Leticia Medina, Sael Antonio Nuñez, Cristian ”Chino” Rodriguez, Kiki Rodriguez, SeQuoiia , Michael Anthony Sylvester, and Ricardo A. Zayas.
Who is on the creative team of New York City Center’s In the Heights?
Featuring Tony Award-winning music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, New York City Center’s In the Heights will be directed by David Mendizábal.
The creative team also includes Riw Rakkulchon (Scenic Designer), Dede Ayite (Costume Designer), Justin Townsend (Lighting Designer), Alex Neumann (Sound Designer), Cynthia Cahill (Production Stage Manager), Mayte Natalio (Choreographer), and Alejandro Senior (Music Director).
What is New York City Center’s In the Heights about?
In the Heights blends hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and traditional Broadway sounds to tell a multigenerational story about family, ambition, and belonging. The 2008 Tony Award-winning musical unfolds over three summer days in New York City’s Washington Heights as bodega owner Usnavi and his neighbors navigate the meaning of home in a rapidly changing neighborhood. Under Mendizábal’s direction, the concert production underscores the show’s lasting cultural resonance and introduces its story and score to a new generation of audiences.
When will tickets go on sale for New York City Center’s In the Heights?
Tickets for New York City Center’s In the Heights are on sale now and can be found here.
