In The Heights at the Ziff Opera House

Just loved it! Although it lasted too long. A white man grasped my rear end with his left hand, while we were coming down the stairs. He was holding his wife’s right hand. What the %!@#!

Never has a musical captured a sound, a neighborhood, the sazon y ritmo, of a bustling New York neighborhood as «In the Heights» has!
From the beginning to the end, we get wrapped in these characters lives by song, rap, dance and expression. On a personal note, this play is based on a street corner not too far from where I recently resided in New York City, with family that has lived there for generations, and when references were made to certain real life spots (La Caridad Restaurant!) I couldn’t help but woop and cheer. I was dancing in my seat along to every song. got teary-​eyed at the relatable and very close to home ballad «Breathe” — every lyric of that song is a thought that crossed my mind as a young 18 year old going back to the city for the first time after a bad semester at college.
But even if you didn’t grow up in the shadow of the GWB, this musical relates to everyone on the level of personal relationships, family, and the infinite nature of Hispanic cultures and the bond created by living in close proximities and constant familiarity. You could almost smell the cooking wafting from the windows, the cafesito served just right. the summer heat forcing everyone on to the streets for piraguas and gossip. my only wish is that «In the Heights» had a longer stay in Miami so that the experience could be shared with your friends over and over again!
Thank you Maria and Unilocal Miami for this awesome event!

We need more theater in Miami. Perhaps a Winter home for some Broadway shows? Broadway during Basel? Broadway Spring Break? Yes, we have touring companies but we need something more permanent bringing top talent to Miami. If you’re wondering what’s inspiring this sudden demand for more shows, blame In The Heights.
In The Heights was splendid. What a wonderful musical to bring to Miami. It’s such a warm, positive story and of course all the Latin backgrounds, accents, slang, and spanglish fit in perfectly to our city.
The music and songs were so much fun. I actually wanted to get up and dance at certain points, this show was bursting with energy and I’d love to see them come back for a longer run.
As for the storyline, it was rather honest. I think most of the audience identified with the sacrifices parents are willing to make to support their children’s future. And the idea of a neighborhood or rather a community becoming a family of sorts, is one I’m sure many can relate to.

Wow! this play was so full of energy! It has a bit of everything, drama, laughs, truth, cultural manners, happiness, sadness!!! The stage was so special, it looked real, from the little stores, to the shop, and even the beauty salon! the dancers and singers did a great job playing their parts. I did not know what the play was about, I had just read… Follow your dreams… it is so true what they say at the play, I think we all kind of identify with it in a way; and as Jennifer R. says: «everyone of these characters is someone you know or have met in the past»…so true!
We had orchestra seats, they were great!!! Thanks to Unilocal & Maria for such a great time!

i never go see to plays much less musicals because i’m scared of the Cheese Factor. In The Heights had me dancing in my seats, cracking up at the funny characters and bawling at the sad parts. every one of these characters is someone you know or have met in the past. the every day struggle of life is something that anyone can relate to, not just Latinos. my only gripe is that it’s in town for such a short time! you only have until Sunday to see it. Bring your mom, Abuela and your dad. Oh, and bring tissues!!!

Winner of four Tony awards. I could not agree more, so deserved.
A musical about the importance of home, family and finding where you belong. Between the story line, the music, the energy, the dancing, and amazing singing, wow what a performance.
The story is based on a community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights, where discovering where you belong. Although I did not grow up in this neighborhood, it did bring me back to my day’s growing up in Chicago. Same kind of neighborhood, same dreams, hopes, struggles, etc… During the show there were a few times tears entered my eye’s because the story is so real and genuine. This is life! The real deal, no sugar coating, the love of friends and family grows strong in this wonderful community.
So many part’s I could say were my favorite as they were all wonderful, but when the very funny man came out with his «Piragua cart» my eye’s lit up with delight as it reminded me of everyday in the hood where we heard the sound of guy’s screaming this all day and filling hot day’s with such delight. From the Abuela, to the guy rapping, oh my this entire cast were so talented.
After seeing many musicals, I can say this was by far my absolute favorite. Every character performed to perfection, the orchestra (live) were incredible and oh my the dancing was «HOT». As a very good friend would say «the boy’s were so cute». The pleasure and gratitude I have experiencing this with a few fellow Unilocaler’s was so amazing. After the show, we all were like high school girl’s talking a mile a minute on how much we all enjoyed it. During the first part of the performance, I turned to look back at Michelle Z., (her neighborhood) and I saw the love in her eye’s as she missed home watching this amazing musical.
The seats were second row center directly in front of the stage. How lucky are we? How can you get so lucky? I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to see this. Unilocal Miami and Maria a huge thank you. Deeply appreciate this amazing opportunity.
Incredible show, that I would suggest for anyone to go see, be ready for a night filled with intense energy and fun times. I will see this again, that is how amazing it was.
Thank you, thank you so very much!

If you love your Grandma ’cause everyone loves your Grandma and everyone that knows her calls her Abuela ’cause she IS everyone’s Abuela
If you have parents that sacrifice everything in order to make your life better, easier… leaving everything behind in search of a better way of life not for themselves but for you
If you ever been infatuated with the girl from around the way or the boy that you know your parents ill not approve of right away
If you grew up in a neighborhood that to outsiders might have been less then stellar but to you was home and no place better
In The Heights, a musical about a predominantly Dominican/​Nuyorican neighborhood of Washington Heights reminded me of a lot of Que Pasa U.S.A.
The great thing about all this is that there is no bad guy, there is no villain trying to keep the people of the barrio down It’s just everyday struggles and people doing their best to make things better for themselves Wouldn’t it be great if we could all break into song and dance, it would make things a hell of a lot more interesting and fun
Paciencia y Fe