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This series delves into the captivating world of theatre, music, and dramatic storytelling. Each volume offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of artistic life, exploring characters' motivations and the complexities of their relationships. It's a celebration of the performing arts that appeals to lovers of musicals and classic drama alike. Readers can anticipate engaging narratives and profound emotional journeys.

In the Heights

Quiara Alegría Hudes

156 pages
6 hours of reading

4.4(841)Add rating

(Applause Libretto Library). Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights is an exciting musical about life in Washington Heights, a tight-knit community where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. During its acclaimed Off-Broadway and Broadway runs and now a hit movie musical, In the Heights became an audience phenomenon and a critical success. It's easy to see why: with an amazing cast, a gripping story, and incredible dancing, In the Heights is an authentic and exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan's most vibrant communities. And with its universal themes of family, community, and self-discovery, In the Heights can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Among the musical's many accolades are two Drama Desk Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and a nomination for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 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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