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    In the Heights

    In the Heights

    Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall

    April 20-April 25, 2010

    Avg. Event Rating (4.3 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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    IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL!, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home.

    With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community – a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

    Experience the next chapter of the classic American story at the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home… IN THE HEIGHTS.


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      • Venue Info

        Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall

        2350 Robert Dedman
        Austin, TX 78712

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        April 20-April 25, 2010

        Times:

        8 PM. Weekend matinees.


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      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: In the Heights
          "Talented cast brings it to life"
          Comment posted by: Celia Hughes from Austin, TX USA, Apr 23, 2010

          As a former resident of Washington Heights in NYC, I was happily carried away by this charming musical. I love being able to enter someone else's world for just a few hours and forget about my... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "An enjoyable show with a slow, thin plot"
          Review posted by: Hanson from Austin, TX, Apr 23, 2010

          In the Heights is a show reminiscent of Rent - a show about the inhabitants of a New York neighborhood trying to make their way through the world and realize a dream. This ensemble show has energetic... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyable Show"
          Review posted by: Will S. from Austin, TX, Apr 22, 2010

          I came into this show not knowing anything about it, and really enjoyed myself. While the show certainly lacks an original plot, it makes up for this with fleshed out characters, beautiful songs,... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "The Heights Soar with great music and dancing!"
          Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Apr 22, 2010

          Not usually being one who is a fan of musicals I found that I thoroughly enjoyed In the Heights. The music was fun and contemporary - and every word was understandable - which is one of the reasons... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Stunning"
          Review posted by: theatrelover from austin, Apr 22, 2010

          Its three days later and I am sitting in my office singing "In The Heights." Poignant, well written, witty, Moving..In the Heights is a contemporary piece of theatre that speaks to any urban audience.... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Musicals make me happy!"
          Review posted by: Pauline R from Austin,TX, Apr 21, 2010

          Thank Goddess musical theater is bringing the life and trials and creative hopeful spirit of inner city American immigrants to the light of awareness.”In The Heights” is a multi-cultural roller... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          3 out of 5 stars rating "In the Heights"
          Review posted by: A Casual Observor from Austin, Texas, Apr 21, 2010

          Do many people have the experience of living in the same place for an extended period of time so that you feel like a family? That is what this musical involves – the trials, tribulations, ups, and... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "A Real treat!"
          Review posted by: JoAnna from austin, Apr 21, 2010

          In the Heights No wonder In the Heights won 4 Tonys including Best Musical. It’s really a universal cheer for hope, home and dreams. The music is rich and kaleidoscopic, from jazz to hip-hop all... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "I Love Musicals"
          Review posted by: MusicalNerd from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I should rephrase that. I love GOOD musicals. There’s something extraordinarily magical about it when the theatricality of the music, voices, dance, sets, costumes and lights come together in just... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "In The Heights, charming and sweet"
          Review posted by: Lynn Johnson from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I went into the theatre not knowing what kind of show this was going to be. Two hours & ten minutes later, I left with the feeling of light and sweet, like the coffee that was dispensed at the local... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Excellent Show!"
          Review posted by: Mariah from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I loved the show! It has many funny moments as well as heartfelt moments. Definitely worth seeing!!

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Wonderful Production!"
          Review posted by: Kent from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          Very well done! The show was very entertaining and the choreography was amazing!

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Get the Vibe"
          Review posted by: L Graber from Austin, TX USA, Apr 21, 2010

          This is your basic three-star musical. The music isn't brilliant but it is pretty good. The story is thin but it is enough to carry the show. The actors aren't all fantastic but the leads are quite... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Living and Loving in the Heights"
          Review posted by: Bob from Austin, TX, Apr 20, 2010

          I enjoyed the energy of this show. The dancers were fun, talented, and seemingly possessed of endless vitality. The songs were interesting though few will have you singing or humming them as you leave... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Come Have a Cafe con Leche"
          Review posted by: Vicki McKain from Austin, TX, Apr 20, 2010

          Vibrant, alive, and almost continually moving! The 4th of July weekend in this close community is full of joy, heartbreak, and dreams. The spirited cast leads the audience through many fast moving... Expand

    • Member
      Reviews

      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: In the Heights
          "Talented cast brings it to life"
          Comment posted by: Celia Hughes from Austin, TX USA, Apr 23, 2010

          As a former resident of Washington Heights in NYC, I was happily carried away by this charming musical. I love being able to enter someone else's world for just a few hours and forget about my... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "An enjoyable show with a slow, thin plot"
          Review posted by: Hanson from Austin, TX, Apr 23, 2010

          In the Heights is a show reminiscent of Rent - a show about the inhabitants of a New York neighborhood trying to make their way through the world and realize a dream. This ensemble show has energetic... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyable Show"
          Review posted by: Will S. from Austin, TX, Apr 22, 2010

          I came into this show not knowing anything about it, and really enjoyed myself. While the show certainly lacks an original plot, it makes up for this with fleshed out characters, beautiful songs,... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "The Heights Soar with great music and dancing!"
          Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Apr 22, 2010

          Not usually being one who is a fan of musicals I found that I thoroughly enjoyed In the Heights. The music was fun and contemporary - and every word was understandable - which is one of the reasons... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Stunning"
          Review posted by: theatrelover from austin, Apr 22, 2010

          Its three days later and I am sitting in my office singing "In The Heights." Poignant, well written, witty, Moving..In the Heights is a contemporary piece of theatre that speaks to any urban audience.... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Musicals make me happy!"
          Review posted by: Pauline R from Austin,TX, Apr 21, 2010

          Thank Goddess musical theater is bringing the life and trials and creative hopeful spirit of inner city American immigrants to the light of awareness.”In The Heights” is a multi-cultural roller... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          3 out of 5 stars rating "In the Heights"
          Review posted by: A Casual Observor from Austin, Texas, Apr 21, 2010

          Do many people have the experience of living in the same place for an extended period of time so that you feel like a family? That is what this musical involves – the trials, tribulations, ups, and... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "A Real treat!"
          Review posted by: JoAnna from austin, Apr 21, 2010

          In the Heights No wonder In the Heights won 4 Tonys including Best Musical. It’s really a universal cheer for hope, home and dreams. The music is rich and kaleidoscopic, from jazz to hip-hop all... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "I Love Musicals"
          Review posted by: MusicalNerd from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I should rephrase that. I love GOOD musicals. There’s something extraordinarily magical about it when the theatricality of the music, voices, dance, sets, costumes and lights come together in just... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "In The Heights, charming and sweet"
          Review posted by: Lynn Johnson from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I went into the theatre not knowing what kind of show this was going to be. Two hours & ten minutes later, I left with the feeling of light and sweet, like the coffee that was dispensed at the local... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Excellent Show!"
          Review posted by: Mariah from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          I loved the show! It has many funny moments as well as heartfelt moments. Definitely worth seeing!!

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Wonderful Production!"
          Review posted by: Kent from Austin, TX, Apr 21, 2010

          Very well done! The show was very entertaining and the choreography was amazing!

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Get the Vibe"
          Review posted by: L Graber from Austin, TX USA, Apr 21, 2010

          This is your basic three-star musical. The music isn't brilliant but it is pretty good. The story is thin but it is enough to carry the show. The actors aren't all fantastic but the leads are quite... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4 out of 5 stars rating "Living and Loving in the Heights"
          Review posted by: Bob from Austin, TX, Apr 20, 2010

          I enjoyed the energy of this show. The dancers were fun, talented, and seemingly possessed of endless vitality. The songs were interesting though few will have you singing or humming them as you leave... Expand

        • Event Name: In the Heights
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Come Have a Cafe con Leche"
          Review posted by: Vicki McKain from Austin, TX, Apr 20, 2010

          Vibrant, alive, and almost continually moving! The 4th of July weekend in this close community is full of joy, heartbreak, and dreams. The spirited cast leads the audience through many fast moving... Expand

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