In The Heights
In The Heights tells the story of a Latino community facing change and the challenges of life in a New York City neighborhood. Through music, movement, and infectious energy, this musical explores identity, belonging, love, and the importance of having a community that supports you through any adversity.
Recommended for ages 10 and above, In the Heights is performed live on stage in Barranco by students from Spotlight’s Performing Arts Program. A powerful and emotional musical experience, with combo ticket options available, perfect for enjoying musical theatre with family or friends.
Avance Cast 1
About the Performing Arts Program
Spotlight Performing Arts Offers young people in Lima the opportunity to embark on something truly extraordinary: preparing and performing a professional musical in English.
During the intensive summer program, students train with Broadway artists and renowned Peruvian instructors, developing skills in singing, acting, and dance while strengthening their English fluency, confidence, and stage presence.
This current summer 2026 program culminates in In The Heights, a vibrant, high-energy production that will take the stage after months of intensive preparation.
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Elenco - Cast 1
SHOWS AT 4PM
Adriano P.
Usnavi
Alessia F.
Nina Rosario
Santiago B.
Benny
Brielle S.
Vanessa
Pascale D.
Abuela Claudia
Renato R.
Kevin Rosario
Daniela G.
Daniela
Julieta T.
Carla
Emilia L.
Camila Rosario
Celeste G.
Sonny
Valeria P.
Piragüero
Emiliana M.
Graffiti Pete
Camila R.
Ensamble
Chiara P.
Ensamble
Pilar L.
Ensamble
Rafaella M.
Ensamble
Sofia P.
Ensamble
Sofia Z.
Ensamble
Ximena G.
Ensamble
Miranda Ch.
Ensamble
Elenco - Cast 2
SHOWS AT 8PM
Amelie H.
Usnavi
Luciana F
Nina Rosario
Belen De La C.
Benny
Avril B.
Vanessa
Gabriela P.
Abuela Claudia
Renato M.
Kevin Rosario
Aitana L.
Daniela
Macarena A.
Carla
Antonella T.
Camila Rosario
Nicolle G.
Sonny
Jhonny I.
Piragüero
Luciana P.
Graffiti Pete
Fabricio La T.
Ensamble
Indira P.
Ensamble
Jamie T.
Ensamble
Luciana A.
Ensamble
María Paula B.
Ensamble
Sabrina D.
Ensamble
Songs
ACT 1:
Opening: In The Heights
Breathe
Benny’s Dispatch
It Won’t Be Long Now
No Me Diga
96,000
Paciencia y Fe
Piragua
The Club
Blackout
10 MINUTES INTERMISSION
ACT 2:
Sunrise
Carnaval Del Barrio
Atención
Alabanza
Champagne
When The Sun Goes Down
Finale
Creative Team
Mariel Iannello
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Yolanda Rojas
Co Director & Acting Instructor
Benjamin Iglesias
Vocal Director Cast 2
Diego Neira
Vocal Director Cast 2
Alexandra Aliaga
Teaching Assistant
Megan Valle
Guest Artist
Additional Staff
LIGHTS
Mario
Ráez
SOUND
Renato
Chirinos
MUSIC
Sofía
Ortiz
MUSIC
Diego
Neira
MUSIC
Claudio
León
LOGISTICS
COORD.
Claudio
León
SUBTITLES
INTERN
Macarena
Ardiles
COORD.
INTERN
Luciana
Aramburú
IN THE HEIGHTS
- Music and Lyrics by
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Book by
- Quiara Alegría Hudes
- Conceived by
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
