Miranda, who serves as one of the producers of In the Heights, said it’s an honor to open this film festival—especially since it’s the 20th anniversary of the event. “We’re so excited to welcome them uptown! This will be an unforgettable night at the United Palace. We can’t wait to share this musical love letter to our community, with our community, in our community,” said Miranda in an official statement.

Jon M. Chu, who directed the movie version of In the Heights, echoed his words, saying it will be incredible to see New Yorkers from across all boroughs come and see the movie because the city itself is one of its most important characters.

In the Heights will open Tribeca Film Festival on June 9th, before heading to theaters and HBO Max on June 11th. Its cast includes Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, and Stephanie Beatriz.

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In the Heights was supposed to premiere on June 26th, but the studio decided to postpone its release in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s now scheduled to premiere on June 18th, 2021 – almost a year after originally planned.

Director Jon M. Chu addressed the delay on Twitter and wrote that “In the Heights didn’t take 10 years to get made only to be left in half-empty theaters without the crowd it deserves” and thanked fans for their patience and faith.

In the Heights takes place in NYC’s predominantly Hispanic-American neighborhood of Washington Heights, and follows the adventures of a charming bodega owner who dreams of moving to the Dominican Republic. The film will star Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, and Olga Merediz.

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Which has now been made.

The musical is based on the Broadway hit of the same name for which Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics.

The story is set over three extremely hot days in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City and follows the owner of a small bodega called Usnavi de la Vega.

While the Hamilton star portrayed Usnavi in the Broadway production that won 4 Tony Awards, Anthony Ramos will be filling the role in the film version.

That said, Miranda will still be on screen.

The 39-year-old will be playing Piragüero, the Piragua Guy, who owns a small stand selling the Puerto Rican dessert that Mister Softee is trying to shut down.

“One last bit of casting. [Rolls piragua cart on set…]” he wrote in a tweet.

The rest of the cast will include Marc Anthony, Corey Hawkins, Gregory Diaz IV, Melissa, Leslie Grace, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits.

In the Heights is out June 26th, 2020.

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The 38-year-old‘s first few Tony awards were earned for his Broadway musical In the Heights which told the story of a Latin American family in Washington Heights.

A film version of the production was set to be made by the Weinstein Company but was extricated following the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal.

Warner Brothers have now won the rights to make the movie after beating out other production houses.

The film is scheduled to feature the original music and lyrics written by Miranda (that won Best Original Score and Best Musical at the 2008 Emmys), and be directed by John Chu of Crazy Rich Asians.

We have to say that our excitement levels are in the heights, too.

The post Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Debut Musical Coming to Screen appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Miranda, who serves as one of the producers of In the Heights, said it’s an honor to open this film festival—especially since it’s the 20th anniversary of the event. “We’re so excited to welcome them uptown! This will be an unforgettable night at the United Palace. We can’t wait to share this musical love letter to our community, with our community, in our community,” said Miranda in an official statement.

Jon M. Chu, who directed the movie version of In the Heights, echoed his words, saying it will be incredible to see New Yorkers from across all boroughs come and see the movie because the city itself is one of its most important characters.

In the Heights will open Tribeca Film Festival on June 9th, before heading to theaters and HBO Max on June 11th. Its cast includes Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, and Stephanie Beatriz.

The post “In the Heights” Set to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In the Heights was supposed to premiere on June 26th, but the studio decided to postpone its release in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s now scheduled to premiere on June 18th, 2021 – almost a year after originally planned.

Director Jon M. Chu addressed the delay on Twitter and wrote that “In the Heights didn’t take 10 years to get made only to be left in half-empty theaters without the crowd it deserves” and thanked fans for their patience and faith.

In the Heights takes place in NYC’s predominantly Hispanic-American neighborhood of Washington Heights, and follows the adventures of a charming bodega owner who dreams of moving to the Dominican Republic. The film will star Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, and Olga Merediz.

The post “In The Heights” Adaptation Pushed to Summer 2021 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Which has now been made.

The musical is based on the Broadway hit of the same name for which Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics.

The story is set over three extremely hot days in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City and follows the owner of a small bodega called Usnavi de la Vega.

While the Hamilton star portrayed Usnavi in the Broadway production that won 4 Tony Awards, Anthony Ramos will be filling the role in the film version.

That said, Miranda will still be on screen.

The 39-year-old will be playing Piragüero, the Piragua Guy, who owns a small stand selling the Puerto Rican dessert that Mister Softee is trying to shut down.

“One last bit of casting. [Rolls piragua cart on set…]” he wrote in a tweet.

The rest of the cast will include Marc Anthony, Corey Hawkins, Gregory Diaz IV, Melissa, Leslie Grace, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits.

In the Heights is out June 26th, 2020.

The post Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Film Adaptation of his Hit Musical appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The 38-year-old‘s first few Tony awards were earned for his Broadway musical In the Heights which told the story of a Latin American family in Washington Heights.

A film version of the production was set to be made by the Weinstein Company but was extricated following the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal.

Warner Brothers have now won the rights to make the movie after beating out other production houses.

The film is scheduled to feature the original music and lyrics written by Miranda (that won Best Original Score and Best Musical at the 2008 Emmys), and be directed by John Chu of Crazy Rich Asians.

We have to say that our excitement levels are in the heights, too.

The post Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Debut Musical Coming to Screen appeared first on EverydayKoala.