The Official "In The Heights" Love Thread....- Page 62
The Official "In The Heights" Love Thread....
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1525
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.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1526
Posted: 6/25/08 at 12:52pmThanks for the vid clip !!!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1527
Posted: 6/25/08 at 1:03pmLin-Manuel speaking at the Hunter College High School commencement was announced on All That Chat.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1528
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
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1529
Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:32pmBroadwaychica, 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.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1530
Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:33pm
I love it too!
10 days till next In The Heights visit!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1531
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?
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1532
Posted: 6/25/08 at 8:50pmThink 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)
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1533
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.
"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!!! -KillerTofu
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/05
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1534
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
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1535
Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:44pmThat'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)
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/05
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1536
Posted: 6/25/08 at 11:53pm
Thanks Taylor!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1537
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!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1538
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!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1539
Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:23amThat was actually a good explanation of Javier, I've heard that said before. I really want to see him.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1540
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.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1541
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 !
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1542
Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:07amI'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.
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1543
Posted: 6/26/08 at 11:13amYAY, Marianne !!! Enjoy !!! Sure you will :))
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1544
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!
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1545
Posted: 6/26/08 at 7:44pm9 days till my b day present, seeing In The heights again
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1546
Posted: 6/26/08 at 7:49pmMusicalmaster, with all the hype you're creating you better post a good review :)
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1547
Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:21pmI'll try! :)
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1548
Posted: 6/26/08 at 8:23pmuh I miss Fire Escape so badly I find myself listening to it all the time
The Official Best Musical Tony Award Winner 'In The Heights' Love Thread#1549
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
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