October 7 - 16, 2022
Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm
Sun @ 2:00 pm
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Featuring live music accompaniment by the JPAS Orchestra!
In the Heights is a Tony-Award winning musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of Hamilton and the Encanto songwriter) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is set over the course of three days, involving characters in the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City.
In the Heights centers on Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door while trying to woo the gorgeous woman working in the neighboring beauty salon, all the while dreaming of winning the lottery and returning to his native Dominican Republic. When his childhood friend Nina returns to the neighborhood after her first year at college with surprising news, the close-knit residents can feel the changes coming to their community.
This revolutionary and celebratory new musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots.
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Michelle Pietri (Director/Choreographer) received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UNO and her Masters of Fine Arts from Tulane University. She has performed locally, nationally, and internationally and worked professionally as a director, choreographer and costume designer. Her work has been seen throughout the United States, the Czech Republic, China and Russia. In 2003, Michelle began working for the University of Texas at San Antonio Lyric Theatre program as a choreographer, costumer, and director. In San Antonio, Michelle has worked as a guest artist for Incarnate Word University, Trinity University, St. Philips College, Northwest Vista College, The Woodlawn Theatre, The Playhouse San Antonio, The Sheldon Vexler Theatre, Allegro Theatre Company, Harlequin Dinner Theatre, SRO and Associates, and Fiesta Texas. Michelle has received numerous awards for her creative work and in 2013, she received an award for her contributions to San Antonio theatre. Michelle is excited to return to New Orleans and JPAS where her professional work began. Michelle’s Hispanic (Nicaragua) heritage is a driving force for In the Heights being on her bucket list of shows.
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Usnavi
Nina
Benny
Vanessa
Abuela
Sonny
Daniela
Carla
Kevin
Camila
Piragua/Ensemble
Graffiti Pete
Ensemble/Dance Captain
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Who are the Latinos in NOLA? Exploring the Local Diaspora of our Hispanic Community with Local Latino Leaders and Artists
Lucas Barrios, Professional Photographer who will be featured in our exhibit “In Da Parish/In The Heights” about the local Latino community, opening September 25 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Max Ferrera, President of espNOLA & espProductions, specializing in Hispanic Marketing and production of special events
Salvador Longoria, Practicing Attorney; was the Executive Director and Founder of the Nonprofit Puentes New Orleans and former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Regional Transit Authority
Brenda Melara, Editor in Chief of Que Pasa Newspaper at Hispanic Flavor Productions