so you may or may not have already seen these, but they are awesome parodies
(make sure you watch the real video of bet on it from high school musical before watching this or it won't be funny)
Heights Cool Musical too - bet on it:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ep0tpRqaZ4Y&feature=related
Abuela (parody of Umbrella): http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=bGoU1HBmNOQ&NR=1
Lin dancing as a little kid: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=7fN8j3KRUyw
enjoy!
I may be in love (with Abuela that is)
I met him at the Edison Cafe yesterday. He is the sweetest guy I have ever met. I hope he is feeling better. He got the Matzah Ball Soup because he is fighting a cold.
He is very nice.
Lin rules.
Those videos all rule.
I think there have been threads on them before. (Not to say anything bad about this thread.) I remember a funny thread when "Bet on It" first came out...
what about the "hot as ..." video, that ones good too.
haha, I've seen the "Abuela" one before, but the Bet on It parody is awesome! ahhh- Truly genius.
EDIT: I'm still laughing about the Jonathan Groff cameo!! That was adorable!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/20/06
"Lin rules.
Those videos all rule.
I think there have been threads on them before. (Not to say anything bad about this thread.) I remember a funny thread when "Bet on It" first came out..."
You THINK there have been threads on these before??? You're joking aren't you? They appear weekly ! Not to underestimate Lin's appeal or talent, but the shamleess plugging and promotion on this particular board for this show is very apparent. Aren't all the paid ads and banners enough? Jeez.
What, should we bash every show that comes to Broadway instead like most of the other people on these boards? What's the harm in being positive?
"Not to underestimate Lin's appeal or talent, but the shamleess plugging and promotion on this particular board for this show is very apparent."
Nooo... I don't think that's what's going on at all. A lot of people like the show. A lot of YOUNG people like the show, because the show is being marketed well to them. These are the kind of people that a) post on message boards, in a majority, b) enjoy youtube, c) respond to viral marketing.
Lin and the Heights gang have put what seems to be genuine effort into promoting themselves through viral marketing... Their videos are well- liked, so people post about them. If there were youtube videos of a similar grassroots nature, made by another Broadway show, they would get an equal amount of attention.
Thank you, I wasn't trying to advertise or anything, I just thought you guys would enjoy it.
Though now that you mention it, it's pretty unique and a good advertising technique because it intrigues people
Olga Merediz is hilarious in that "Abuela" clip. Love her face, especially when the guy (who's the actor? ) is dancing all over her.
I love the "Bet On It" video. So funny. Thanks for the link.
Not to underestimate Lin's appeal or talent, but the shamleess plugging and promotion on this particular board for this show is very apparent. Aren't all the paid ads and banners enough? Jeez.
I prefer In The Heights's interesting and creative promotion on BWW than the shameless favoritism shown towards Xanadu.
Search for "Freestyle Love Supreme" on YouTube for Lin-Manuel with no In The Heights promotion.
Love her face, especially when the guy (who's the actor? ) is dancing all over her.
I think that's Luis Salgado.
I love those videos, although I think the "Abuela " one is probably my favorite.
Lin is so great! Such a sweetheart at the stage door.
I just saw the "Bet on It" video and it's hilarious. I hadn't realized Karen Olivo was so gorgeous, and I looooooved that cameo by Jonathan Groff, pretty funny.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/21/07
hAHA!! Bet On It was awesome!!
Love the videos, love the show, love the buzz and YES that is Luis Salgado. Abuela's face... priceless!
I showed my choir these today because I was telling them about my trip to nyc last weekend... they loved them! Especially the "Bet On It" one
Lin is such a nice, cool guy. I was so happy I got to meet him cause he really is brilliant. I can't wait to see what he does next.
"If we don't live happily ever after at least we survive until the end of the week!" -Kermit the frog "I need the money... it costs a lot to look this cheap!" -Dolly P. "Oh please, Over at 'Gypsy' Patti LuPone hasn't even alienated her first daughter yet!" Mary Testa in "Xanadu" "...Like a drunk Chita Rivera!" Robin de Jesus in "In the Heights"
"B*tch, I don't know your life." -Xanadu After that if he still doesn't understand why you were uncomfortable and are now infuriated, kick him again but this time with Jazz Hands!!! -KillerTofuGod, I just love him. So, so, so, so, MUCH! AHHH!
Double post of love for Lin
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