Should I see In the Heights?
Should I see In the Heights?
dacvingwolf
Understudy Joined: 5/19/08
#1Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 1:38amSince Lin is now gone, is the show worth seeing. I want to see a show on sunday but don't know which one to go to...any suggestions?
noplain
Understudy Joined: 10/31/07
#2re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 1:50amIt's still worth seeing without Lin, who will be leaving this Sunday.
#2re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 3:30amYes, see his work...even without him
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
LadyDramaturg2
Featured Actor Joined: 8/21/08
#3re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 3:55am
Imagine that you were the actor given the opportunity to step into this incredible role (Usnavi).
You're not going to just mimic Lin Manuel, because -- well, you know why.
You're going to embrace this powerful person, and develop your own unique understanding of who Usnavi is (etc. etc.) and you're going to soar.
Not the same as Lin Manuel, but as if alongside him
Forget it. This show is so tight, (future) cast changes are only going to make it more fascinating/fabulous.
(Tho I love me some Lin Manuel...god!)
#4re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 6:41amI haven't seen it yet, but see it!!
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&.
"Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#5re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 7:07amSee it! Lin is incredible but without him the show is still incredible! GO SEE IT! And he is still in the show till Sunday.
dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
dacvingwolf
Understudy Joined: 5/19/08
#7re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 9:38amOh wait he leaves this sunday??? gah I could get tickets!
#8re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 10:00amDefinitely see it! Lin will still be there if you go on Sunday, but I've seen JAvier as Usnavi and he is fantastic.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#9re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 10:03amNo. If you can't decide like a grownup, you have to stay home with the kids.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#11re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 12:39pmI saw it with an understudy who was great. I was disappointed that Lin was out, but I thought the show worked well even without its creator.
dacvingwolf
Understudy Joined: 5/19/08
#12re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 11:24pmJoeKv99 what is your issue? It was just a simple question...and you feel like your so much better than me when I just wanted to see if I should see a show when I only have 3 days in NYC. You need to grow up and stop being immature
TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#13re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 11:36pm
It's JoeKv.
He has many issues...
I'm sure he'd love to tell you about them in person. In a hotel room. After midnight.
#14re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 11:41pm
Go see it....unless you have a time-machine and can see him in it...but I guess if you had one, you would not be trying to make that decision,,,the again, if you DO have a time-machine...Can i use it to see the OBC of "Sunday in the Park with George"???
let me know..... 
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#15re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/13/09 at 12:38amMight as well see it. I didn't think it was that great. His performance was great, and you could tell his heart was in it, but the show was just sort of "meh" to me. I still think Xanadu was the Best New Musical last season.
#16re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:37am
A MUST SEE!
I went last night (my third time since last summer & fall). I thougth the cast was very strong. For a second, I almost forgot how great of a musical it is. Glad I was able to catch Lin-Manuel Miranda before he left. :)
#17re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/13/09 at 9:41amI'll be there Sunday night...and it's going to be an incredible performance!!
round2
Featured Actor Joined: 4/11/08
#19re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/13/09 at 3:24pmAfter trying and trying for what seemed like weeks to get a ticket for Lin-Manuel's last perf on Sunday - I finally scored on Ticketmaster. Jump while the jumping is good.
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#20re: Should I see In the Heights?
Posted: 2/13/09 at 8:26pmSee it! It is a great show with an outstanding cast. I'll also be there for Lin's last performance on Sunday night. I can't wait!
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