In The Heights (Harlem Rep) NYC Reviews and Tickets

91%

(679 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

Negative

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)

Compelling, interesting, high energy

See it if you want to feel alive and you like the city beat.

Don't see it if you want a calm sedate show.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Refreshing, Very good rendition of original, Relevant

See it if You are a Lin-Manuel fan, and love the original. This cast does a terrific job, and the use of the space is clever.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate show infused with rap.

Great writing, Relevant, Resonant, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if You love a genius like Miranda!!

Don't see it if you hate rap and hip-hop

Ambitious, Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing, Relevant

See it if You love "Heights" or the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda. You want an intimate theater experience. You like supporting community organizations.

Don't see it if You expect a polished, Broadway-level performance rather than a charming, DIY vibe. You don't like rap mixed with your musical theater.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Refreshing, Overrated

See it if you're a fan of L-MM's pre-Hamilton work or if you have never seen this show. This is a cleverly-staged, energetically performed production.

Don't see it if you're not willing to support talented performers in an uptown venue; or if you just don't like this musical. (I don't but I still enjoyed.)