In the Heights

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

Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Stage Director

Musical Director

Choreographer

Production Manager

VINCENT ORTEGA

JONATHAN MCDONALD

VINCENT ORTEGA

CAROLINE CAIN

Stage Manager TAHRA VEASLEY

Scenic Design

HALEE RASMUSSEN

Properties Design MÁIRE NELLIGAN

Lighting Design PAUL YEATES

Sound Design

SHEA MADSON

Costume Design SHANNON MCCULLOCK

Hair & Makeup Design ARON NAYLOR

Technical Director ADAM DAY

Assistant Choreographer

Assistant Stage Manager

Development of IN THE HEIGHTS was supported by the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center during a residency at the Music Theater Conference of 2005.

MIKE HERNANDEZ

MARCIA PIÑA

Initially developed by Back House Productions

Originally Produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Jill Furman

Willis, Sander Jacobs, Goodman/Grossman, Peter Fine and Everett/Skipper

Cast Of Characters

Usnavi De La Vega ARMANDO SERRANO

OwnerofDeLaVegaBodega

Nina Rosario AISHA MARIE GARCIA

FreshmanatStanfordUniversity

Kevin Rosario MONTE GARCIA

Nina’sfather,co-ownerofRosario’sCarService

Camila Rosario SOPHIA VALDEZ DAVIS

Nina’smother,co-ownerofRosario’sCarService

Benny ONIAS SNUKA

EmployeeofRosario’s Vanessa SOPHIA MORRILL MANCILLA

Works at Daniela’s Salon

Sonny AVERY SIMS Usnavi’s cousin

Abuela Claudia SONIA MARITZA INOA-ROSADO MAUGHAN

RaisedUsnavi,thoughnothisbloodgrandmother

Daniela WHITNEY HARRIS GUTIERREZ

Owner of Daniela’s Salon

Carla SAVANNAH RUIZ

Works at Daniela’s Salon

Graffiti Pete MICHAEL HERNANDEZ An artist

AMBROCIO MIRELES JR. Scrapespiraguasfromhisblockofice

Piragüero (Piragua Guy)

Balero Singer SONIA MARITZA INOA-ROSADO MAUGHAN

Ensemble ANNAKAITLYN BURNINGHAM

MASON BURR

ASHLEY COOMBS

ASHER HEAD

AZRA JACKSON

JOSIE MAGUNA

NICK MORRIS

LIO RIVER

KIMBERLY TEITTER

HALLIE WALLACE

Scenes And Musical Numbers

Act I

Scene 1: Washington Heights – sunrise, July 03

IN THE HEIGHTS ........................................... Usnavi & Company

Scene 2: On the Street

BREATHE ................................................... Nina & Company

Scene 3: Rosario’s Car Service

BENNY’S DISPATCH ............................................. Benny & Nina

Scene 4: The Street

IT WON’T BE LONG NOW ............................. Vanessa, Usnavi & Sonny

Scene 5: The Dispatch Booth

INUTIL (Useless) Kevin

Scene 6: The Salon

NO ME DIGA .................................... Daniela, Carla, Vanessa & Nina

Scene 7: Inside the Bodega; the Street

96,000 .................. Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Vanessa, Daniela, Carla & Company

Scene 8: The Street

PACIENCIA Y FE (Patience and Faith) ................ Abuela, Claudia & Company

Scene 9: Abuela Claudia’s Stoop - early evening

WHEN YOU’RE HOME ................................ Nina, Benny & Company

Scene 10: The Street- dusk

PIRAGUA Piragua Guy

Scene 11: The Rosario Household

SIEMPRE (Always) ....................................... Camila & Bolero Singer

Scene 12: The Club

THE CLUB .......................................................... Company

SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Act II

Scene 1: Benny’s Fire Escape - Sunday morning, July 04

SUNRISE .................................................. Benny & Ensemble

Scene 2: Outside the Bodega; the Rosario Fire Escape

Scene 3: Interior of Usnavi and Abuela’s Apartment

HUNDREDS OF STORIES ............................. Abuela Claudia & Usnavi

Scene 4: Outside the Dispatch Booth

ENOUGH ............................................................. Camila

Scene 5: The Street

CARNAVAL DEL BARRIO Daniela & Company

Scene 6: The Dispatch Booth

ATENCIÓN Kevin

Scene 7: The Street

ALABANZA ........................................... Usnavi, Nina & Company

Scene 8: The Street···· later that afternoon

EVERYTHING I KNOW ................................................. Nina

Scene 9: Outside the Salon

NO ME DIGA (reprise).................................. Daniela, Carla & Vanessa

Scene 10: The Street

PIRAGUA (reprise) Piragua Guy

Scene 11: The Bodega

CHAMPAGNE Vanessa & Usnavi

Scene 12: The Dispatch Booth

WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN ................................. Nina & Benny

Scene 13: A Shady Alleyway - late at night

Scene 14: The Street - Monday morning, sunrise, July 05

FINALE .................................................... Usnavi & Co1npany

About The Cast

ANNAKAITLYN

BUMINGHAM (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Grand Theatre debut in In the Heights. She loves the inclusivity and diversity of this story. She is a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, double majoring in Political Science & Journalism. Previous credits include Anita in West Side Story (Hopebox Theatre), Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (West Valley Theatre), and Specs in Newsies (The Terrace).

MASON BURR (Ensemble) marks their first show at the Grand Theatre and also their first show since being put in a wheelchair. In the Heights is one of Mason’s favorite Broadway shows because it portrays a family when a family is needed the most, which is what theatre means to Mason.

ASHLEY COOMBS (Ensemble) broke her multi-year theatre hiatus when she eturned to the stage in 2022 as a featured dancer in Regalo Theater Company’s Shrek the Musical. She is electrified to continue dancing her heart out In the Heights. As a Latina, she is grateful for opportunities to share the beautiful stories of her community. ¡Sí, se puede!

SOPHIA VALDEZ DAVIS

(Camila Rosario) is enlivened to return to the Grand Theatre where she began her acting career with Hello Dolly way back in 1992. After taking 18 years off to raise her 2 kids, she was able to come back for West Valley Performing Arts production of In the Heights and is happy to be able to reprise her role of Camila Rosario at The Grand this spring. Before her break, Sophia had the pleasure of performing for PTC, Salt Lake Acting Company, the Grand Theatre, The Hale Center Theatre, and Sundance Outdoor Theatre.

AISHA MARIE GARCIA (Nina) is thrilled to be performing in a show and role that mean so much to her. She is a student at Weber State University pursuing a B.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Maria (West Side Story), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Rapunzel (Into the Woods), and Brenda Strong (Catch Me if You Can). Paciencia y Fe!

MONTE GARCIA (Kevin) is thrilled to reprise the role of Kevin...this time playing opposite his actual daughter (Aisha) whom he is so proud of!!! He last appeared at The Grand in 2001’s production of No, No, Nannette. Other favorite roles include

Bernardo in West Side Story, Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Sancho in Man of La Mancha, Chauvelin in Scarlet Pimpernel, Beast in Beauty & the Beast, Pseudolus in Forum, El Gallo in Fantasicks, and Radames in Aida.

WHITNEY HARRIS GUTIERREZ

(Daniela) is galvanized to be back on The Grand’s stage playing another spunky role! Audiences may have seen her as Anita in West Side Story, on the Hallmark and Magnolia television networks, or performing at a Utah Jazz game. As a Professor of Performing Arts and Director of the SLCC Dance Company, she also enjoys producing dance concerts and sharing this very stage with dancers of all ages and backgrounds.

ASHER HEAD (Ensemble) is very excited to make his acting debut in the Grande Theatre’s In the Heights production. He loves singing and dancing. When he’s not performing, Asher enjoys doing just about anything that requires creativity; drawing, sewing, building furniture, you name it! You’ll find him singing with the Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir throughout the year.

MICHAEL HERNANDEZ

(Graffiti Pete) is so grateful to be returning to The Grand after six long years! Since his last show here, he returned to Utah after living in Orlando where he performed at Seaworld, Disneyworld and was part of the mascot team for Monster Jam. He is currently a resident artist with the Viva La Diva Show in SLC where he serves as dancer, choreographer and impersonator. He is beyond honored to be able to tell this story.

AZRA JACKSON (Ensemble) is a talented young man who is just starting to put his foot into the world of theater and excited to be a part of this production and team. He gained musical experience throughout high school and college and hopes to gain more in the future.

JOSIE MAGUNA (Ensemble) worked several shows at The Grand behind the scenes as an electrician, wardrobe manager, and, most recently, fly rail operator, and is thrilled to be on the front of the stage this time. In the Heights had always been a dream show for Josie, and she is beyond grateful for that dream to have become a reality in the theatre she knows so well.

SOPHIA MORRILL MANCILLA (Vanessa) is a proud Utahn, NYU Tisch grad, and occasional singer/songwriter. Former Mario Kart Wii champion. Thank you for supporting Utah theatre!

SONIA MARITZA INOAROSADO MAUGHAN (Abuela Claudia) #freedomforcuba. Sonia is thrilled to be in her first production at The Grand! Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican & Boricua parents & raised in South Florida, Sonia is deeply honored to play the role of a Cuban immigrant. She grew up with friends who have shared their stories of dreams, hardships & successes in making their way to the states. With great pride and a lot of love in her heart, she will tell their stories through her portrayal of Abuela Claudia. Sonia is overjoyed to be in this show once again (most recently with West Valley Arts) & she is humbled to be able to reprise this beautiful role. She has performed in Miami, Cali, and in local theatres here in Utah. “We are not powerless. We are powerful.”

AMBROCIO MIRELES JR.

(Piragua Guy) is excited to play as the Piragua Guy and alongside such a talented cast. Recently, he’s played in Little Shop of Horrors as the voice of Audrey II and as Scar in Broadway Villains Musical Revue. In 2022, Ambrocio moved to Utah from Indiana with his wife Mary Mireles and their two pups Sherman and Crouton.

NICK MORRIS (Ensemble) was most recently onstage playing Mark in RENT at Park City Egyptian and Ziegfeld Theaters. His most recent appearance on The Grand stage was as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show. Nick enjoys performing on various stages across the state and is looking forward to playing Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain this summer at Terrace Plaza Playhouse. Favorite roles include: The Baker, Into the Woods; Jinx, Forever Plaid (The Grand); Juter, Musical of Musicals… (The Grand); Scarecrow, The Wizard of Oz (The Grand); and Nathan Leopold, Thrill Me.

LIO RIVER (Ensemble) is stoked in being back on the Grand Theatre stage after 5 years. Lio was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and is been living in the USA for almost 9 years now, seeking his dreams in being a successful actor and eventually working in a sitcom. Lio’s last shows at The Grand: A View From the Bridge and Hairspray. Favorite Theater roles: Bill Slank in Peter and the Starcatcher and Mr. Green in CLUE.

SAVANNAH RUIZ (Carla) is ecstatic to be apart of The Grand’s production of In the Heights! She wants to dedicate this show to her grandparents, the strongest people she knows. She advocates for those struggling with mental health. Please call the National Alliance on Mental Illness at

800-950-6264 if you or someone you know is in crisis. YOU ARE LOVED! Previous roles include: Jo March (Little Women, HB), Maria (West Side Story, HB), Marcy Park (25th… Spelling Bee, HB).

Armando Serrano

(Usnavi) is honored to make his debut at The Grand. Recent credits include: Titanic the Musical, A Christmas Carol ‘22, Treasure Island, The Play That Goes Wrong (Trevor) with Hale Center Theatre; Sister Act (Pablo) with HCTO; In the Heights (Usnavi u/s) with West Valley Arts; A Chorus Line (Paul) and Young Frankenstein (Dr. F. u/s) with The Stage Door Theatre St. George; and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (LeFou) with St. George Musical Theatre. Armando is a recipient of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and came to the United States when he was 2 years old.

AVERY SIMS (Sonny) marks his Grand Theatre stage debut, after performing since he was a wee lad. His most recent roles have been Francis in Forever Plaid and Tom Collins in RENT, both at the Ziegfeld Theatre. He also performs in his band Tides of Autumn as the lead vocalist. But enough about this dingus. Enjoy this show!

ONIAS SNUKA (Benny) reminds us that “it is said when emotion becomes too strong for speech, you sing: and when it becomes too strong for song, you dance.” Onias feels this connection to the production, it’s music, and above all the message of In the Heights that no matter how relatively small or large your dream is, own it. And embrace your roots as you pursue that dream.

KIMBERLY

Teitter

(Ensemble) is excited to be making her Grand debut! You can find her performing through the valley, most often with Debra