In The Heights (Harlem Rep) NYC Reviews and Tickets

91%

(679 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

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Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Delightful, Great writing, Funny

About the Show

Harlem Repertory Theatre revives Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical in an intimate and expressionistic new production.

In the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Usnavi is a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door, and pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighboring beauty salon. He dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, Nina, his childhood friend, has returned to the neighborhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home.

Show-Score Member Reviews (679)

Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if you love Lin-Manuel Miranda, hip-hop and the enthusiasm of young actors.

Don't see it if you hate hip-hop.

Delightful, Entertaining, Joyful, Fun, Amateurish

See it if You enjoy classic Lin Manuel rap lyrics, joyful music, fun score and a an energetic engaging cast.

Don't see it if If you are looking for well executed, professional theater. Musically, actors did not hit their marks, but they were loveable non the less

Clever, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You want to energetic talented youths in a new staging

Don't see it if You want a Broadway quality sound

Entertaining, Great staging, Great writing

See it if enjoy great music and a wonderful story! It is a powerful and relevant story, especially in NYC.

Don't see it if the second act isn't the strongest but it is overall great!

Enchanting, Absorbing, Great singing, Resonant

See it if you enjoy great musicals and stories of NYC.

Don't see it if you're not interested in immigrant/first generation stories or rap musicals Read more

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if you want a family friendly show

Don't see it if you don't want a family friendly show

Funny, Great acting, Great writing, Relevant, Resonant

See it if You would like to see problems of young people, and such wonderful energy brought to the stage, met with Lin Manuel-Miranda's writing.

Don't see it if You cannot keep up with fast singing, dislike rap music, or desire a more "Broadway" sound.

Entertaining, Ambitious, Funny

See it if You have never had the opportunity to see the original. It's not like the original production but it's still worth watching.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals or plan to compare it to the original cast because you will be disappointed.

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