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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for all musical fans, this beautiful book gives readers an extraordinary inside look at In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda''s breakout Broadway debut, written with Quiara Alegría Hudes, now a Hollywood blockbuster.
''This book is a collective diary looking back and shining a spotlight on the people and moments that have nurtured the journey and evolution of the show for *checks notes* LITERALLY half of my life'' - Lin Manuel-Miranda
In 2008, In the Heights, a new musical from up-and-coming young artists, electrified Broadway. The show''s vibrant mix of Latin music and hip-hop captured life in Washington Heights, the Latino neighborhood in upper Manhattan. It won four Tony Awards and became an international hit, delighting audiences around the world. For the film version, director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) brought the story home, filming its spectacular dance numbers on location in Wash
Trade Review
[An] exuberant, unique, and invaluable record of dynamic, brilliant, and soulful creativity. * Booklist (starred review) *
The all-singing, all-dancing, feelgood film of the summer. * The Telegraph, film review *
They don't make 'em like this any more. * The FT, film review *
Lin-Manuel Miranda has done it again! Again! * New York Post, film review *
