In the Heights: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical - Paperback

by Quiara Alegria Hudes (Author)

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría 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.

Author Biography

Lin-Manuel Miranda (New York, NY) collaborated with Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim on Spanish translations for the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story, and he co-wrote music and lyrics for Bring It On: The Musical. He created the lead role of Usnavi in In the Heights.

Quiara Alegría Hudes (New York, NY) was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2007, for her play Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue. Other plays include Water by the Spoonful, 26 Miles, and a children's musical, Barrio Grrrl!