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(Daniela) Broadway: The Ritz, The Full Monty, Beauty and the Beast. Off-Broadway: Saturday Night, In The Heights, Songs for a New World. Carnegie Hall: Sail Away! National tours and Regional: Parade (Lucille), Sunday in the Park with George (Dot), West Side Story (Maria), among others. Solo album: A Deeper Shade of Red. Dance Single: 100 Stories. Additional original cast recordings: Broadway Bound, It’s Only Life, Shine, Fine and Dandy. Gracias Mami.
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JANET DACAL
(Carla; u/s Nina, Vanessa) Broadway: Good Vibrations. Off-Broadway: In The Heights (Drama Desk Award), Byzantium. Regional: Señor Discretion, Himself (Arena Stage); 5 Course Love (Carbonell Nomination); Four Guys Named Jose; Annie and others (Actors' Playhouse). Recordings and tours for various Grammy winning artists including Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada and Luis Enrique. Los quiero mami, papi, my brothers and sister, nieces, family and supportive friends. The Heights family, I'm grateful for you and thank you for making our journey beautiful.
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ROBIN DE JESÚS
(Sonny) was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for his work in In the Heights. He is thrilled to return to In the Heights after its amazing Off-B'way run (Drama Desk for Best Ensemble.) B'way/NY credits include Rent; Lonnie/Jake; Kingdom; Kander, Ebb and Stein's All About Us; Stephen Schwartz' Captain Louie; Zorba; Mask. Regional: Godspell, Nilo Cruz' A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings. Also the Public, the York, NYTW, NAMT, Barrow Group, McCarter, Paper Mill, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. Film: Camp, Pet the Goat, Fat Girls. Proud member of Actors' Equity. Cory at Liebman Ent., Jen and the gang at Gersh NY and his beautiful family, Veronica and CJ!
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(Kevin) was born in New York City. He has appeared on Broadway in Zorba (Broadway Theatre), Once Removed (Long Wharf Theatre) as well as productions of West Side Story, Widows and Evita (Papermill Playhouse). He originated the role of Bobby in Living Out at the Mark Taper Forum. Films: Desperado, Fools Rush In, The Negotiator, Enemy of the State, A Day Without a Mexican, House of Sand and Fog and the upcoming The Perfect Game. Television: "Friends," "NY Undercover," "Resurrection Blvd.," "24," "Criminal Minds," "NYPD Blue," "Without a Trace" and the critically acclaimed Showtime series "Sleeper Cell." He was nominated for an Alma Award for his portrayal in the NBC mini series "Asteroids" and also garnered a SAG award as paramedic Melendez in the NBC series "ER." He currently plays Mayor Delgado in the CBS series "Shark" starring James Woods. Residing in Los Angeles for the past ten years, Carlos is thrilled to come back home with such a heartfelt project like In The Heights.
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MANDY GONZALEZ
(Nina) Mandy is thrilled to be returning to the role of Nina which she created Off-Broadway (Drama Desk Award winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance 2007). She has starred on Broadway in the musicals Lennon, Aida and Dance of the Vampires. Mandy is perhaps best known for her OBIE Award-winning performance in the Off-Broadway production of Eli’s Comin’, the musical based on the lyrics and music of songwriter Laura Nyro. She played Lucy in the Korean tour of Jekyll and Hyde: The Concert. Favorite Workshops include In the Heights, The Nightingale, Wicked, The Color Purple, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Beehive on Broadway, and When You Wish. Film/ television credits include: Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe, In God’s Hands, NBC’s “Third Watch,” and “Guiding Light.” She can be heard on the film soundtracks of Mulan 2 and Urban Legend. Proud Member of Equity and the Broadway Inspirational Voices. For my family and Doug.
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CHRISTOPHER JACKSON
(Benny) Having been involved with Heights since 2002, Christopher is thrilled to be making the move to Broadway! Credits: Freestyle Love Supreme (charter member). Broadway: Simba in Disney’s The Lion King. Regional: Clay Harris in Comfortable Shoes (Jefferson Award, Black Theater Alliance Award nomination ‘03), Happy Mac in Beggar’s Holiday (BATC nomination ‘05). 2007 Drama Desk Award recipient, Outstanding Ensemble Performance. Special thanks to Brian and Cory at Liebman Ent., Jen and the gang at Gersh NY, and his beautiful family, Veronica and CJ!
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PRISCILLA LOPEZ
(Camila) Tony, Obie, Drama Desk winner. Broadway: Anna in the Tropics, Sisters Rosensweig, Nine, Hollywood/Ukraine, Lysistrata, A Chorus Line, Pippin, Company, Her First Roman, Henry Sweet Henry, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Off-Broadway: Beauty of the Father, Oldest Profession, newyorkers, Class Mother’s 68, The Passion of Frida Kahlo, Antigone in New York, Other Peoples Money, Extremities, Key Exchange, Buck, Your Own Thing. Film: Maid in Manhattan, Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding, Center Stage, Revenge of the Nerds II, Cheaper to Keep Her.
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(Abuela Claudia) was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for her work in In the Heights. B'way: Mamma Mia! (Rosie), Reckless (Trish), Man of La Mancha (Housekeeper), Les Misérables, The Human Comedy. Film: Changing Lanes, K-PAX, Music of the Heart, Evita, Requiem for a Dream, Center Stage, Isn't She Great, Apartment #5C, City of Hope, Angie. TV: "Au Pair III," "Hope & Faith," "The Jury," "The Sopranos," "The George Lopez Show," "Law & Order," "L&O: SVU," "L&O: CI," "The Job," "100 Centre Street." Off-B'way: In The Heights (Drama Desk Award), The Taming of the Shrew (NYSF), Thornhill.
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LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
(Usnavi; Music and Lyrics; Original Concept) won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Original Score for In the Heights. He wrote the first incarnation of In the Heights during his sophomore year at Wesleyan University, CT. Off-Broadway: In the Heights: nine Drama Desk nominations, including Best Music, Best Lyrics and won the award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance; the Lucille Lortel Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; the Obie Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics; a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance and the Clarence Derwent Award, both for Mr. Miranda's performance. He is the recipient of the 2007 ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. TV/film: "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City." A co-founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme, a hip-hop comedy group that tours comedy festivals all over the world. Love and gratitude to Luz, Luis, Lucecita y Mundi. He dedicates In the Heights to the memory of Abuela Eva.
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KAREN OLIVO
(Vanessa) Broadway: Rent, Brooklyn. Off-Broadway: In The Heights, Hair- 40th Anniversary Concert (director Diane Paulus), Miracle Brothers (director Tina Landau). TV: “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Conviction.” Film: Adrift in Manhattan, Sibling, Late In The Game, Two Lovers. Love to Matt. Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum.
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(Graffiti Pete) is excited to be back with In The Heights. His credits include, Broadway: Sweet Charity. Off-Broadway: Red Hot Broadway and In The Heights. Tours: Madonna "ReInvention," Paula Deanda. Film: Sex In The City, Music and Lyrics. TV/Commercial: Hip Hop Honors 2007, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and "SNL." Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, Em, Stepp, and all my friends.
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(Ensemble; u/s Kevin, Piragua Guy ) Broadway: Capeman. Regional/Off-Broadway: Latin Rhythms (BC/EFA); Señor Discretion, Himself (Arena Stage); Sympathy Jones (NYMF). TV: "Mister Rogers" Neighborhood, "HBO Latino's 'Habla'," "Law & Order." Voice-overs: Countless! Thanks: Peter, Vilma, don Tony, Awilda, Jaime.
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ROSIE LANI FIEDELMAN
(Ensemble) Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: In The Heights (Drama Desk Award winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance 2007). Dance: Jennifer Muller/The Works, “Regis and Kelly.” To my family, I love you! If you believe, anything is possible!
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AFRA HINES
(Ensemble) Broadway and Regional: Wicked. Radio City Rockette. Knicks City Dancer. TV: "As The World Turns" (CBS). Other dancing credits: "MTV Video Music Awards," "VH1 Fashion Rocks," various music videos and commercials. Love to my family.
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MARCUS PAUL JAMES
(Ensemble; u/s Benny) is so honored to be joining the Heights family after closing out in his Broadway debut role of Mr. Jefferson/Seasons soloist in RENT. Recent roles: Shem in Children of Eden, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. I thank god for the family I get to perform with every night.
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NINA LAFARGA
(Ensemble; u/s Nina) Nina feels so blessed to be a part of In The Heights. She has recently performed in the Broadway Production of Sweet Charity as well as the Broadway production and 1st National Tour of Aida. Favorite Film/TV credits include: Music and Lyrics (Castle Rock Pictures), “30 Rock,” “Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration,” “MTV Video Music Awards”, “Today Show,” Miller Beer commercial, “American Music Awards,” “World Music Awards,” “TRL,” “All My Children,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The View,” “Tonight Show,” “Fashion Rocks,” “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” “MTV Iced Out New Year’s Eve.” Nina has also performed on tour and made many TV appearances with artists such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Mya, Mario, and Amerie. In addition she has performed live and on TV with other artists such as Ricky Martin, P Diddy, Lindsay Lohan, Missy Elliot, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, and Kelis. Nina is from Miami, FL where she graduated from New World School of the Arts and then moved on to graduate with a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Special thanks to Mom, Sasha, and Kelly for their constant love and support. This is dedicated to my dad, who I love and miss dearly.
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DOREEN MONTALVO
(Ensemble; u/s Abuela Claudia, Camila, Daniela) Doreen is the voice of the Bolero Singer in In the Heights. Paciencia Y Fe! Off-Broadway: starred in the critically acclaimed one-woman musical Havana Under The Sea (Intar Theatre/2003 Hola Award for Best Actress); the title role of "La Lupe" in La Lupe, My Life, My Destiny at PRTT; the world premiere of Frank Loesser's Senor Discretion, Himself (Arena Stage); Manhattan Theatre Club Workshop of In The Heights; NYMF Magpie; Amas. Doreen is a proud member of the Musical Sketch Comedy troupe "The Watercoolers." TV "As The World Turns" (recurring role), "Law & Order" (recurring), HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." Ms. Montalvo is a recording artist and can be heard singing on many jingles, commercials, CD's and has currently released her solo debut CD, "Volveré" with Meme Solis which was selected for pre-Grammy nomination in both Latin and American Grammy Awards 2005 (cdbaby.com). 2007 Drama Desk Award winner for her performance in the ensemble of Off-Broadway's In the Heights.
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JAVIER MUÑOZ
(Ensemble; u/s Usnavi, Sonny, Piragua Guy) Off-Broadway: In the Heights (Usnavi u/s); The Porch (Ziad); NYMF 2006 All Is Love (Yellow Lover). TV: “Umizumis” (Nickelodeon). Voiceover: NY Lotto Millionaire's Club/Liberty's Millions. BFA Tisch/CAP21. Mom, Dad, it's for you.
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KRYSTA RODRIGUEZ
(Ensemble; u/s Nina, Vanessa, Carla) Broadway: A Chorus Line (Bebe), Spring Awakening, Good Vibrations (Original Casts). Regional: The Boy Friend directed by Julie Andrews (Goodspeed/ National Tour), Bye Bye Birdie (Encores!), title role in Gidget The Musical directed by Francis Ford Coppola. For Mom and Dad.
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ELISEO ROMAN
(Piragua Guy, u/s Kevin) Broadway Debut! Off-Broadway: In the Heights (2007 Drama Desk Winner); Godspell (2000 - Cast Recording Available), Latin Heat. NY Theatre: Hair (Actors Fund - Cast Recording Available); A New Brain (Lincoln Center); Black Nativity; Sinatra: His Voice, His World, His Way (Dir. Des McAnuff/Radio City); Three Mo' Tenors. Several workshops and readings including Nightingale (Duncan Sheik/Steven Sater) and the upcoming Leap of Faith headed to Broadway. Film: Preaching to the Choir and Across the Universe. Also has sung backup vocals for Vanessa Williams, Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Linda Eder, Heather Headley, Clay Aiken to name a few. Proud member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices and member of AEA. Thanks to Chris Manning, my loving family and friends, everyone at Telsey & Co and my agents at The Mine. Thank you, God! All things are possible through Faith and Perseverance. No Pare...Sigue...SIGUE!!!
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(Ensemble; Latin Assistant Choreographer) Moved to NY in 2002 dreaming of achieving his passion of performing on a Broadway stage. As of today, Luis has performed in shows like The Mambo Kings (Frankie Suarez), Fame on 42nd Street (Joe Vegas u/s), and Aida among others. Film Credits includes: Step Up 2 The Streets (Alejandro). Dirty Dancing 2 (Diego Luna's Dance Double), Enchanted, Across the Universe, American Gangster and The Great Observer. In 2007 Luis choreographed the musicals Serenade and The Drop Outs in NYC and co-directed/choreographed the original show Mezcla in Peru. Luis has been able to assist choreographers like Maria Torres in the film Enchanted; Jamal Sims in the film Step Up 2 the Streets and is thrilled to be representing his culture as Latin assistant choreographer in this amazing musical hit. BroadwayWorld.com Gypsy of the Month and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble for In the Heights. Luis co-produced his own DVD "Latin Fusion with Luis Salgado" and is the director of Revolucion Latina - Be at Your Best!, an artistic movement that celebrates the lives, careers, triumphs and existence of all Latino artists in and out of the New York Performing Art Community.
"If you choose to follow the path of your dreams, commit yourself to it. Accept your path."
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(Ensemble; u/s Usnavi, Sonny, Piragua Guy). Broadway Debut. Off-Broadway: Standby/performed Usnavi in ITH, Juan in Altar Boyz. TV: currently series regular on Discovery Kids/TLC's "Hi-5." Thanks to ITH, DBA, WBM, everyone at Telsey and loving family!
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RICKEY TRIPP
(Ensemble; u/s Graffiti Pete) Performer, Choreographer, Dance Educator and Proud Member of AEA. B.A in Dance, San Jose State University. Broadway credits: In The Heights. Off-Broadway credits include: In The Heights (Ensemble, u/s Graffiti Pete, Benny) Drama Desk Award 2006-2007 for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, The Karaoke Show. National tour: Aida, Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. Regional: Seths Broadway 101, A Little Princess- World Premiere (TheatreWorks-SJ), Ragtime (Dance Capt.), A Chorus Line (Richie). Concert/Stage: Carnival NYC, Dancebreak NYC, and Choreographers Festival. TV/Film: Jannemann (Bollywood prod.), Logo- MTV sub promo shoot, and SYTYCD Top 40. Choreography: Hip-Hop with Seth Stewart also various studios around the country. Credits his success to Viki Perreault, Janie Scott, Family, Friends, and of course his heavenly Father! Live, Love, Laugh, and Dream! Agent: Clear Talent Group (CTG).
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MICHAEL BALDERRAMA
(Swing; Dance Captain/Fight Captain; u/s Usnavi, Graffiti Pete) Broadway: Hot Feet (Anthony); Movin’ Out (u/s Tony); Saturday Night Fever (Cesar); Urban Cowboy (Trouble). Regional: West Side Story (Bernardo); King & I (Simon); Ballet Hispanico (Principal). Film/TV: Across the Universe, “All My Children.” Thank you Mom, Dad and my inspiration, Samantha.
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BLANCA CAMACHO
(Swing; u/s Abuela Claudia, Camila, Daniela) is a native New Yorker, lifelong resident of Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen, and a graduate of NYU. Theatre credits include productions at The Lamb's Theatre, The Public, DUO Theatre, INTAR, and PRTT. Television appearances include recurring roles in the daytime dramas "As the World Turns" as Hannah, and "Guiding Light" as Carmen Monvales, as well as roles on "Law & Order," "NYPD Blue," "NY Undercover" and "Spin City." Film appearances include All Night Bodega among others. She is an announcer for HBO Sports, has hundreds of TV and radio ads in her credits, and has also done voice work for dozens of motion pictures such as Across the Universe, American Gangster, The Nanny Diaries, The Good Shepherd, The Manchurian Candidate, Capote, World Trade Center, and new classics such as Carlito's Way, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Casino as well as the FX channel's TV series "Damages" starring Glenn Close and "Sex and the City." She has done voice characterizations for animation which include both Ice Age films, "Dora, the Explorer," and even the voice of "Chiquita Banana". It has taken "a village" for Ms. Camacho to get here and many thanks are in order: to the producing and creative teams of In the Heights, St. Michael Academy and the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Richard Galli, Frances and Dominic Russo, John Reyes, the SMA and Power Memorial Drama Clubs, Nancy Swortzell, Bill Vorenberg, the Washington Square Players and the Green Room Honor Society, my "Ya-Yas" and the Order of the Unicorn, Anthony Ruiz, Carlos and Victoria, Suzannah Kane, Olga Merediz, Tony Chiroldes, the gang at HBO, my dear friend Monty, and most especially Felipe Gorostiza. She dedicates her performance in In the Heights to her family - to those who came over: Severiano, Panchi, Bartolo, Joaquin, Catalina; those who couldn't: Josefa, Margarita, Manuel, Paula, Tom's, Virginia; but especially Mami and Daddy, for paving the way for the new generation: Marco, Maya, and India. "I do it, with love, for you..."
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ROGELIO DOUGLAS JR.
(Swing; u/s Benny) is making his Broadway debut and would like to thank his Mom for her Love, support and sacrifice. Other credits include Riverdance (Tap Soloist), Dreamgirls 25th Anniversary (Ensemble, TOTS), Five Guys Named Moe (Four Eyed Moe, Alliance Theater).
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STEPHANIE KLEMONS
(Swing; u/s Carla; Asst. Dance Capt.) is stoked to be continuing her journey with In The Heights uptown from 37 Arts. She was raised in Colts Neck, NJ, lots of love to Miss Sherry, Kathy Pellegrino, and Mickey D. Favorite credits include the Bombay Dreams 1st National tour, choreographing the Off-Broadway run of Automatic Superstar and doing the 1, 2 step with Ciara on Nickelodeon. Endless love and gratitude to Mom & Dad, Adam the best lil’ brother eva, Pammy my rock, and my 2 TTHNB, Tracy. Thanks to Telsey and Actor’s Equity, and my inspiring castmates and creative team, Live!
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