The Official "In The Heights" Love Thread....- Page 62

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 12:20pm

I can't quite explain why, but I am *so* amused and tickled by the bell ringing. Just the idea was hilarious to me for some reason, then I saw the video and almost fell off my chair laughing. Granted, I'm easily amused these days cause I'm home sick, but, still. It's so silly and random, and I love it.

I think the story about the commencement address was also posted on BWW. I could be wrong, but I think I saw it somewhere on the site.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 12:52pm

Thanks for the vid clip !!!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 1:03pm

Lin-Manuel speaking at the Hunter College High School commencement was announced on All That Chat.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:03pm

Lin out tonight-- Believe Javier is on for him.

Edit: Yep, Javier on for Lin.
Updated On: 6/25/08 at 08:03 PM

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:32pm

Broadwaychica, I agree, I found it to be incredibly amusing as well. I love how he was jumping around and dancing during the bell ringing, too funny.

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:33pm

I love it too!


10 days till next In The Heights visit!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:41pm

BroadwayChica, I just watched the bell ringing and feel the same way!

Was Lin out for the matinee as well?

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:50pm

Think he did the mat--- Looks like he hasnt been doing both show on Weds. (well, at least the last 2 weeks he missed Weds nite)

[withoutlovewithoutU]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:20pm

I miss this show soo much. I hate being a broke college student stuck upstate... *sigh*
Hopefully, my family will get me tickets for my bday in August.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:25pm

Eight more days until I see it again! I am taking my girlfriend and her brother. He isn't interested in musicals, but I'm really excited to take him to see this because he seems so genuinely interested in the whole rap/hip-hop aspect in a broadway show.

He's seen Curtains, Xanadu, and Mama Mia, so I am excited to take him to see a show that I think he'll actually LIKE! :-P The fact that my girlfriend is going to be seeing the show with me makes it 10x better too. It's going to be such a great day. The fact that we've been living a long distance relationship and have been dating for two years now that she's been away at school/work, makes it really special that we get to see this fantastic show together.

July 3rd! Woo!

And yay, I turn 18 in a half-hour! June 26th!
Updated On: 6/25/08 at 11:25 PM

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:44pm

That's so nice JudasIscariot! I am also excited that this show has opened up eyes of people who would normally have no interest in broadway :) I hope you have a wonderful time and happy 18th! (in 15 minutes)

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:53pm

Thanks Taylor!

[MyLife]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 12:12am

won lotto tonight, last name called!
I was sad to see Lin out, but I figure if I am going to see the show multiple times, he is bound to be out a few times.
Javier was good. His acting was sharp. His faces were priceless when reacting to people. To me, the show is different without Lin. Usnavi kind of falls into the background. Javier does not control the show like Lin, and you realize Usnavi is not the biggest part of the show. It was interesting to see the show this way.

I can't say which show I liked better: ITH w/ Lin or ITH w/ Javier. They are both full of energy, yet the story hits you differently. It's really hard to explain... sorry I'm doing such a poor job. I'm going to stop trying now.

Javier's rapping was also different. The rhythm of the words on some lines, specifically "maxipads and selling fuzzy dice to taxi cabs. I think it was so that he had time to breathe. Lin can do that rapping in that sleep, which is why he can run through it so seamlessly without us noticing his breathing. What else was weird was I am used to listening to Lin's voice, his inflections, and his movement. Javier definitely brought something unique to Usnavi and I really respect him for it. He wasn't Lin-Manuel Miranda; he was Usnavi.

Lastly, does anyone know why Javier said "Man, I better get on that" instead of "goddamn, I better get on that"? I know Lin said "man..." at the Tonys, but did they change it for good? Just wondering!

Alright, I'm tired, and I have work tomorrow. If you have any questions, I'll be around!

[aliciag]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 1:49am

"He wasn't Lin-Manuel Miranda; he was Usnavi."

That's good to hear. When you have a show that is kind of built around one person and when there is such a strong link between the actor and character like this it could be hard for an understudy to have to go on. In some ways it's hard to remember that it is Usnavi and not Lin in the story on stage. But it's good to hear Javier did a good job.

And congrats on winning that crazy lottery!

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:23am

That was actually a good explanation of Javier, I've heard that said before. I really want to see him.

[MyLife]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 10:28am

Also, Carlos sounded VERY sick last night. His voice kept going in and out during Inutil, and he could barely sing "Calling all taxis everyone relax please," because I'm guessing the line is too high. I wouldn't be surprised if he's out soon.

Though, his character didn't bother me yesterday as much as it usually does.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:01am

I have noticed that about Carlos for quote some time now.

Might be a recurring thing, doing so many shows.

Wife said Javier was excellent last night-- definitely a different take on Usnavi, but it works.

Will be there tonight. :))

VERY excited !

[Marianne2]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:07am

I'm going tonight too. For the first time ever. :) I'm so excited. I'm just hoping that Lin-Manuel Miranda will be there tonight, since I've been reading that he wasn't there last night. But still, I think I'll enjoy it anyway if he's not. Plus, I do understand if he is really sick.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:13am

YAY, Marianne !!! Enjoy !!! Sure you will :))

[MyLife]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:24am

Testing, between you and your wife, how many performances of ITH do you guys see a week?

I've seen it 4 times: 3 times you were there, and once your wife was (last night). HAHA.

Javier has a very nice voice, which makes his Usnavi so different. It's a lot less rough, but makes him sound sweeter and more sensative (not that Lin isn't). It's good to know that In the Heights does not suffer without Lin, meaning it can stick around for a long time. From the buzz around the theater, the audience loved it anyway, and everyone said "I love the music, I want to get the music". So, while Lin wasn't there in person, he was there with his score and that is what makes the show the best musical of the season!

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 7:44pm

9 days till my b day present, seeing In The heights again

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 7:49pm

Musicalmaster, with all the hype you're creating you better post a good review :)

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:21pm

I'll try! :)

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:23pm

uh I miss Fire Escape so badly I find myself listening to it all the time

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 6/26/08 at 9:37pm

Not sure if this clip was posted already, but here is a brief interview that Lin-Manuel gave at the NY Stock Exchange yesterday.

NYSE Clip

Updated On: 6/26/08 at 09:37 PM