In the Heights
Vintage Theatre: 8/2 – 9/8
“In
the Heights” rocks!
In 2008 this musical won
Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography and Best
Orchestrations. It won the Grammy for Best Musical Show album and was nominated
for The Pulitzer Prize.
Rebecca Joseph’s direction of Vintage
Theatre Productions’ “In the Heights” is fast-paced and impeccably cast.
As the rapping narrator and owner of the barrio’s bodega stand, Alejandro
Roldan is a superb Usnavi. His love interest Vanessa is played by the very
fetching Janessa O’Fallon.
Jenny Moll Reyes performance in the role of Nina Rosario, the first
member of her family to go to college, enchants.
Vincent Smith’s portrayal of Benny, the dispatch guy who falls in love
with Nina, is most memorable.
Robert Payo’s portrayal of Kevin Rosario, Nina’s overprotective father
is very well acted and sung.
Arlene Rapal gives Nina’s mother Camila a strong confident reading. Her
singing of “Enough” is powerful and elicited huge applause from the opening
night audience.
Marisa Dannielle
Hebert’s Abuela Claudia endears. Her singing of “Paciencia y Fe” (“Patience andFaith”) is indelible.
Alejandro Roldan and Marisa Dannielle Hebert
Amy Luna is a fiery and
funny Daniela!
Asad Clinton (Graffiti Pete) is an eye-catching dancer whose smooth moves
provide a seductive thread.
Out
of the blue the piraguas are delivered with vocal prowess by Jacob Villareal. The
ensemble is full of talented musical actors including: Carlos Jimenez, Terra
Salazar,Gabriel Morales and Brandon Lopez. These talented singers are led by musical
director Midge McMoyer Smith.
Matt La Fontaine
delivers flashy choreography, which is danced with passion by this enthusiastic
young cast. Colin Roybal’s scenic design works beautifully. Davis Sibley’s
costumes are spot on.
Vintage Theatre presents
"In the Heights"
Three generations of Latino immigrants dream of success
in America while holding onto their culture and heritage.
Aug 2 – Sept 1
Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2:30 p.m.
Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010
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