ntravi2 I just realised that those are the core themes of the plays though! Like "home" is quite clearly the key theme of in the heights (escaping home,remembering home and so on) but with Hamilton too "time" could be considered the main theme of that too ("wait for it" "write like you're running out of time" and so on) OMG that's so cool though. Lin is a genius!
And also how both have "legacy" and "tell your story", etc. as major themes... and how in both, the final song has a lot to do with that in particular....
ntravi2 In Carnival Del Barrio when lin talks about how they need to use the time they have to enjoy themselves they use the same background chord progression as in non-stop when he tells burr "What are you waiting for, what do you stall for, we won the war what was that all for." They're really more similar than diffrent
As someone born and raised in the Heights (191 and Wadsworth Terrace), who knows the culture and experienced it first hand, and who now lives in a different state but comes home to the Heights every year, that last line "take the train to the top of the world, I'm home" always gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes cuz it's true!
Mochamomof5 well said. No matter where we are or where we go, we still rep our city. I’m from So Cal, the hood parts, moved from city to city in Cali, and may end up later in life moving out of state, but Cali is, and always be home to me. I guess if I can change that last part, it would go something like this. “I hear the music in the air, take the metro to the top of the world cause I’m there, I’m home!”
Shout out to how the genius Lin Manuel Miranda intertwined both In the heights and Hamilton, specifically in Hamilton's mixtape in the song Wrote My Way Out he wrote "I know Abuela's never really gonna win the lottery so it's up to me to draw blood with this pen"
This musical may not have a huge fanbase, but by just watching this one performance it is easy to see why we all love it so much. While the highest existential questions aren't answered in the show, the questions we ask ourselves about love, loss, and acceptance are. We all see a part of ourselves in these characters and the songs they sing mostly due to Lin's absolutely superb lyrics along with the spectacular performances of the actors. In The Heights remains the greatest musical of the century and will surely stand the test of time. I am so lucky to have stumbled upon this show last year.
Arika Thames Ive just felt something more for this show. I’ve fallen in love with the characters and their loves and love the meaning with the show. It’s something I’ve found myself able to relate to more. Just something about it drowns me in something Hamilton hasn’t. I do like both though.
rarely does a show come along with so much love, hope, and joy within it. but in the heights is just special - it makes you feel whole whenever you hear the music. and that's amazing to me.
And its been over 4 yrs now and watching it again, I don't know how I was able to keep the camera steady with tears of joy running down my face and a HUGE smile from ear to ear......My hope is that EVERYONE will enjoy it as much as I do......THANK YOU ALL for commenting.... :)))
Thank you so so much for filming all of these. I love In the Heights wholeheartedly and I was beaming ear to ear (and sometimes crying) while watching all these. I really appreciate it. I can't wait for the movie next year!
For some reason one of my favorite parts in this song is the whole “para siempre- para simpre-“ the way the line repeats and fades out is just so mesmerizing
All the cast have such a special relationship. Like Karen clinging onto Chris's arm whilst crying and Daniela and Carla holding hands whilst singing "The hydrants are open, cool breezes blow." They are all so adorable. And the smiles and proud looks they give each other. And Mandy's point to the singer in the blue dress when shes singing at the start. And just how happy they are performing together. Edit: oh I forgot the ensemble lip syncing Lins lines when Mandy is singing "we're home" in the background
The movie got cancelled until further notice because the studio defended a sexual predator I think. Anyway, ITH is returning to Broadway, with Vanessa Hudgens and Anthony "Laurens" Amos in the lead roles of Vanessa and Usnavi.
2:58 - can we just appreciate the little humorous moment when Pete presents his "first work in his new series"...everyone cracks up at how he chose to convey that. Nina, Usnavi, Benny, Vanessa, they were all cracking up!
In the heights Finale is hands down one of the best closing numbers in musical theater! Whether listening to the cast recording, watching a video clip or experiencing it live, my heart swells and my eyes water EVERY SINGLE TIME! Hamilton is good, but In the Heights has ALL the heart❤
"I'mma miss this place, to tell you the truth. Kevin, dispensing wisdom from dispatch booth, and at dawn, Vanessa at the salon. We gotta move on, and who's gonna notice we're gone?" :'( I had only just recovered from the show closing ahah! Lin's my second favourite lyricist to Sondheim. *sniff*
This entire show portrays love. Every note, beat, breath -- love. The cast not only performs, but receives with respect, admiration and passion for each other's gifts. Brilliant!
Ever since I’ve watched the movie for like the 15th time, I always come back to these videos cuz I just love listening to both songs from the original musical and the movie. I’m addicted to this 😂
Here after watching the teaser for tomorrow's trailer and it is just _breathtaking_ how far this story came. I can't wait to see how they adapted it. Especially with Anthony playing Usnavi.
When I first saw this show which was played by local actors. I cried so much. I live in a border town so we all could relate with the characters. Especially Abuela Claudia she reminded me so much of my grandma. This show brought so much happiness and music I listen to it everyday. I’m so glad Lin was able to share this show with everyone. The ending song always makes me cry.
I'm going to see the London production of this show in October and with it'll be nothing like watching this cast. I know find well this song is going to reduce me to tears.
Another thing, I love the way Lin delayed the last "Home" at the end! I've been seeing a lot of videos of the Finale and he never did that until this one...
My first and only contact with In The Heights was an amateur play here in Buenos Aires, and I loved the musical. Last year, there was another play which I couldn't see. I became a fan of it! And this video is pure magic, pure emotion!
I came here for inspiration for writing a slam poem on the topic of home.. Now I'm distracting because I've just cried watching this moving performance.
![[HD] 'In the Heights' - Closing Night Last Curtain Call & Lin Manuel's Speech on Broadway](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/28VrJasbNmg/mqdefault.jpg)
I love how both of Lin's musicals' finales have a repeating word that sorta explains the story. This one was "home" and the one in Hamilton was "time"
ntravi2 I just realised that those are the core themes of the plays though! Like "home" is quite clearly the key theme of in the heights (escaping home,remembering home and so on) but with Hamilton too "time" could be considered the main theme of that too ("wait for it" "write like you're running out of time" and so on) OMG that's so cool though. Lin is a genius!
And also how both have "legacy" and "tell your story", etc. as major themes... and how in both, the final song has a lot to do with that in particular....
And 21 Chump Street was "Naomi"
I thought the last lyric in Hamilton was "Story" but they are very similar. Nice idea!
ntravi2 In Carnival Del Barrio when lin talks about how they need to use the time they have to enjoy themselves they use the same background chord progression as in non-stop when he tells burr "What are you waiting for, what do you stall for, we won the war what was that all for." They're really more similar than diffrent
This song reduces me to tears every single time
It's so moving!
I didn't even know abuela Claudia, and I miss her...
"abuela rest in peace" and she's literally right there looking at him
There will come a day when Lin sings this song without crying... Today is not that day.
LoopyPeoplezz1 And a day i wont cry listening...Not today
LoopyPeoplezz1 Even when he recorded it for the cast album he cried so...
LoopyPeoplezz1 I know I am!
There’s no way that day ever comes
I can't not cry either. Literally terrified of sobbing uncontrollably in the theater.
As someone born and raised in the Heights (191 and Wadsworth Terrace), who knows the culture and experienced it first hand, and who now lives in a different state but comes home to the Heights every year, that last line "take the train to the top of the world, I'm home" always gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes cuz it's true!
Your comment made my day. Share the love of this musical!!!
Mochamomof5 well said. No matter where we are or where we go, we still rep our city. I’m from So Cal, the hood parts, moved from city to city in Cali, and may end up later in life moving out of state, but Cali is, and always be home to me. I guess if I can change that last part, it would go something like this. “I hear the music in the air, take the metro to the top of the world cause I’m there, I’m home!”
Same I’m from inwood and Lin grew up around the corner from me and that line always makes me choke up :’)
Shout out to how the genius Lin Manuel Miranda intertwined both In the heights and Hamilton, specifically in Hamilton's mixtape in the song Wrote My Way Out he wrote "I know Abuela's never really gonna win the lottery so it's up to me to draw blood with this pen"
Rose Badesch hit an artery.
This musical may not have a huge fanbase, but by just watching this one performance it is easy to see why we all love it so much. While the highest existential questions aren't answered in the show, the questions we ask ourselves about love, loss, and acceptance are. We all see a part of ourselves in these characters and the songs they sing mostly due to Lin's absolutely superb lyrics along with the spectacular performances of the actors. In The Heights remains the greatest musical of the century and will surely stand the test of time. I am so lucky to have stumbled upon this show last year.
ok but Hamilton is also valid (and yes I realize that this from 3 years ago but I had to say it)
Aw Yiss I think Hamilton has surpassed Heights by a lot. 3 years ago Heights was doing a very similar thing but nothing like Hamilton.
Aw Yiss I think both will be huge musicals of the century as Arika mentioned for Heights. Lin is brilliant.
Arika Thames
Ive just felt something more for this show. I’ve fallen in love with the characters and their loves and love the meaning with the show. It’s something I’ve found myself able to relate to more. Just something about it drowns me in something Hamilton hasn’t. I do like both though.
Ma heart
Ma soul
The passion in Lins voice.. wish I could see this live
rarely does a show come along with so much love, hope, and joy within it. but in the heights is just special - it makes you feel whole whenever you hear the music. and that's amazing to me.
I just love how they acted like the audience was Pete's work... just... my heart...
I'd like to take a moment to appreciate Chris and Karen at 1:40 because damn that shits adorable and I don't understand why no ones talking about it
And its been over 4 yrs now and watching it again, I don't know how I was able to keep the camera steady with tears of joy running down my face and a HUGE smile from ear to ear......My hope is that EVERYONE will enjoy it as much as I do......THANK YOU ALL for commenting.... :)))
Thank you :)
Thank you so so much for filming all of these. I love In the Heights wholeheartedly and I was beaming ear to ear (and sometimes crying) while watching all these. I really appreciate it. I can't wait for the movie next year!
Oh my gosh. Thank YOU for recording this. It’s the most joyous thing on TH-cam.
@@Pww642 Glad you enjoy it....this was my favorite
@@Pww642 Totally agree....check out my other videos
Rest in Peace Ms Montalvo. The theater community loves you forever.
Who’s that?
@@astranger6737 doreen montalvo, she sings the first part of this song, you can see her with a blue dress at the back, sadly died pretty young rip
@@astranger6737 She's the one that sings Para Siempre
It's 2020 and this song still makes me cry
Every time I hear this song, I start crying! I hope that never changes
Half these folks are broadway stars now! Krysta Rodriguez, Javier Munoz, Karen Olivo, Morgan Mackey, Lexi Lawson, Chris Jackson
where's Lexi Lawson? I couldn't see her. (also Courtney Reed is there too - Jasmine in Aladdin on broadway)
hello i am just wondering why lin-manuel miranda isn’t on this list
lauren seppala because he was already a star😊
And Joshua Henry
"Theres a breeze off the hudson"
"We RoW HIm BaCK AcroSS tHE HuDsoN"
Lin almost can't say "...You hear the music in the street...". And the last "I'm home" is full, full of emotion! I would've loved to see it on stage!
For some reason one of my favorite parts in this song is the whole “para siempre- para simpre-“ the way the line repeats and fades out is just so mesmerizing
It’s Abuela’s favourite part after all
IM NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING
Skylar Ryan oof you’re right
Yep, tears mess right here
All the cast have such a special relationship. Like Karen clinging onto Chris's arm whilst crying and Daniela and Carla holding hands whilst singing "The hydrants are open, cool breezes blow." They are all so adorable. And the smiles and proud looks they give each other. And Mandy's point to the singer in the blue dress when shes singing at the start. And just how happy they are performing together.
Edit: oh I forgot the ensemble lip syncing Lins lines when Mandy is singing "we're home" in the background
Please come back In the Heights :((((
when's it coming out tho
The movie got cancelled until further notice because the studio defended a sexual predator I think. Anyway, ITH is returning to Broadway, with Vanessa Hudgens and Anthony "Laurens" Amos in the lead roles of Vanessa and Usnavi.
Lucifag I'm so excited I love my lil Anthony
!!!!
The movie is coming out next year.
They are currently filming in the heights.
"Congratulations" its coming in 2020 (this year) problably in april your dream comes true
I love love love when everybody just jams out at the end
Greatest Musical of my generation
i definitely agree, wish i was able to see but this is the greatest thing
And now Hamilton exists
Genesis Adelia and yet this is still the best musical
@@genesisadelia6120 As much as I love Hamilton, InThe Heights is still my favorite because I connect with it more than Hamilton
Pete: He hates it
Sonny: Shh.. he’s forming an artistic opinion artistic
2:58 - can we just appreciate the little humorous moment when Pete presents his "first work in his new series"...everyone cracks up at how he chose to convey that. Nina, Usnavi, Benny, Vanessa, they were all cracking up!
I loved how Lin turned to Karen laughing right away 😂
everytime he says "abuela that ain't a stoop that's your throne" i break. gets me every time.
tfw you're neither an immigrant nor a latino but this makes u crie like srsly wtf
This video hits right in the feels. brb crying
ta ta ta dum, ta ta ta dum, ta ta ta dum "YEAH I'M A STREETLIGHT!" Ugh
you just expressed what we all feel at that part
HOW ARE THEY NOT BURSTING IN TEARS WHILE DOING THIS
I can help but think of the "immigrants we get the job done" high five that happens in Yorktown at 4:30 I love this show so damn much
In the heights Finale is hands down one of the best closing numbers in musical theater! Whether listening to the cast recording, watching a video clip or experiencing it live, my heart swells and my eyes water EVERY SINGLE TIME! Hamilton is good, but In the Heights has ALL the heart❤
Couldn't agree more!
WHY WASN'T I MADE AWARE OF THIS WHEN IT WAS ON BROADWAY :((((((((((((((((((((((((((
I can't believe we are getting a movie. I'm going to bawl my eyes out in the theater ✌🏼😚
"I'mma miss this place, to tell you the truth. Kevin, dispensing wisdom from dispatch booth, and at dawn, Vanessa at the salon. We gotta move on, and who's gonna notice we're gone?"
:'( I had only just recovered from the show closing ahah! Lin's my second favourite lyricist to Sondheim. *sniff*
This entire show portrays love. Every note, beat, breath -- love. The cast not only performs, but receives with respect, admiration and passion for each other's gifts. Brilliant!
why can I not listen to this without crying AHHHHHHHH. I love it though.
Pete coming in like "What it do?"
I did that when I was late to class and my friend at the back literally screamed
TH-cam has to add the laughing reaction button right now
Ever since I’ve watched the movie for like the 15th time, I always come back to these videos cuz I just love listening to both songs from the original musical and the movie. I’m addicted to this 😂
this show needs to come back NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOW DOES THIS SONG MAKE ME SOB EVERY TIME
GREAT SONGS WILL DOTHAT!!!!
My favorite last song to any musical ever. Amazing. I love this song so much. It makes me cry at least 60% of the time.
Who is here after watching the in the heights movie ? “Pride is not the word I’m looking for” !
My heart...!!!
*GeORGE WASHingTon YOU did grEAT AS BEnnY!!*
Here after watching the teaser for tomorrow's trailer and it is just _breathtaking_ how far this story came. I can't wait to see how they adapted it. Especially with Anthony playing Usnavi.
When everyone builds up I know that I'm living my life to the fullest
3:30 ... I can hear the Pete x Sonny shippers already.
Didn't Lin say in a Tweet once that Pete and Sonny were originally supposed to kiss during Blackout?
Ian Zernell yes, he did. And I'm complete trash for it
You called? AND WHAT THEY WERE?!?! C'mon... I never knew I needed that until now...
Like, I know Lin did intend to write it, but I kinda just can't see these two together...? (Just saying, no offense to shippers)
I know right that's what I thought
"Yeah I'm a streetlight!" The feels though.
"It's a wonderful life that I've known
Merry Christmas"
I see what you did there, Lin.
You and me both!!!.......It was really hard filming this with tears running down my face!!!!
1:41 Chris and Karen omlll
I love this show . Much credit and respect to all the cast, but the band is on FIRE. So damn good musically. Lin is a GENIUS!
lin will never stop moving
5 years on... still in tears
When I first saw this show which was played by local actors. I cried so much. I live in a border town so we all could relate with the characters. Especially Abuela Claudia she reminded me so much of my grandma. This show brought so much happiness and music I listen to it everyday. I’m so glad Lin was able to share this show with everyone. The ending song always makes me cry.
almost forgot to watch this today
I'm going to see the London production of this show in October and with it'll be nothing like watching this cast. I know find well this song is going to reduce me to tears.
Sophie .Jayne how was the performance?
After all these years, this song still gives me goosebumps...
With the film doing so well, I definitely smell a Broadway revival of IN THE HEIGHTS coming!!!
Tears every single time
balling my eyes out
Amazing! Thank you for this!
So many years later.... Still get Goosebumps. Life is short... Enjoy the good times with great people.
Another thing, I love the way Lin delayed the last "Home" at the end! I've been seeing a lot of videos of the Finale and he never did that until this one...
Who's crying because of this in 2019
No words for how much I love this song.
"who's gonna notice we're gone" that's the main theme in Hamilton
Everytime I listen to this song I get chills, even my beard hairs stick up ahahaha
damn i love this show so much
1:29 I love how blue shirt guy gets all emotional
Chills every time
Well there goes my not crying streak
My first and only contact with In The Heights was an amateur play here in Buenos Aires, and I loved the musical. Last year, there was another play which I couldn't see. I became a fan of it! And this video is pure magic, pure emotion!
I get chills everytime
And this will finally become a movie
Thank you for posting this!
I performed this musical for my school's spring musical. Sharing it for my school was an honor. I would love to see it live! ❤
I came here for inspiration for writing a slam poem on the topic of home.. Now I'm distracting because I've just cried watching this moving performance.
When "In The Heights" closed on Broadway......Those are the people who did the show "on tour"....
take the train to the top of the world and i'm there, i'm home :')
Gorgeous!
Is anyone not in tears listening to this
Always emotional this ending. Thanks.
Shoot. I should have been into musicals this whole time.
Almost definitely gonna cry at this...
Rip Doreen :((
Beutiful, wish i was there
I aspire to be a part of something and share it with people with the same amount of pride and joy that these guys do.
karen olivo when andrea started singing is me
Thanks for filming this, awesome!
this specific version of the song makes me cry wtf
RIP Doreen Montalvo :'(
Seeing Doreen Montalvo on screen for the last time is going to break me!!
Karen at 1:15 got me 😭
These are the best People in the world
I wanna be a part of that I want to be on a Broadway stage more than anything else and if all goes as planned I will❤️
watching this and not being able to spot Robin (Sonny) made my friends laugh
"WHERE IS MY BOY- no dont laugh its serious i need to see my boy."
This happened 4 years ago today