DANNY BOLERO
(Kevin). Broadway: Joseph... 1993 revival, In The Heights (Ensemble, Piragua u/s). Regional: Cesar and Ruben (Cesar), The Drowsy Chaperone (Adolpho), Evita (Che, L.A. Drama-Logue Award), The Fantasticks (El Gallo), Nine (Guido), Drood (Jasper), Zorba, Pacific Overtures, Side By Side. Film/TV: The Hitcher, Viva La Causa, “Ghost Whisperer,” “Ally McBeal,” “Malcolm,” “Beverly Hills 90210.”
CHRISTOPHER CHATMAN
(Sonny; u/s Usnavi) is ecstatic to be living his dream with the Heights Family! Credits include: B.F.A. in Musical Theater (CSUF), American Idol ’09, Disney Live! (Host), Performances w/Gladys Knight, Chicago, Kristin Chenoweth. Love and thanks to Mom, Family, Friends, Sav, & God. Grandmas 1 & 2, this is for you!
ROGELIO DOUGLAS JR.
(Benny) most recently starred on Broadway as Sebastian the Crab in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Additional Broadway credits include the original company of In The Heights and Riverdance The Show (Tap Dancer.) Rogelio thanks his mom, dad and family for their continued support. For more info, visit www.rogeliodouglasjr.com.
ARIELLE JACOBS
(Nina). Originated the role of Gabriella in National tour Disney’s High School Musical, and world-premiere of HSM 2. Other: A Chorus Line; Cinderella; Babes in Arms; The Rose of Corazon. B’way workshops: Mask, It Shoulda Been You. TV/film: “Commander in Chief;” Dance War; Water Lilies; “Disney’s 365.” Created eco-website www.helphealtheearth.com; Columnist for www.WOMAN.ca. Love to Michael and my family! www.ariellejacobs.com.
Lexi Lawson
(Vanessa). Nat'l/ International Tour: RENT starring Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal (Mimi). Off Broadway: Runaways, The Trip. TV/Film: Ghost of Girlfriends Past, "Can you hear the Music, "What Would you do", "Evergirls", "American Idol" and a ton of commercials. www.LexiLawsonofficial.com. Music on iTunes. "Lots of gratitude to KSR, the creative team, and her family and friends for continued love and support. Xo"
JOSE-LUIS LOPEZ
(Graffiti Pete). Credits: Broadway: In The Heights. “Latin Grammy Awards,” Olga Tanon, Thalia, Aventura. Film/TV: Dirty Dancing: Oye Mi Canto DVD, "Jimmy Kimmel Live Special." Various music videos and commercials. All my love to my amazing family and those special friends. Mami, Papi, Guela and Guelo. Love and Live!
JOSEPH MORALES
(Usnavi). Off-Broadway: Henry and Mudge (orig. cast). Tours: Bombay Dreams; Rock of Ages (original L.A./Vegas cast). Regional: High School Musical (Paper Mill), Disney’s Aladdin, A Musical Spectacular (L.A.). Thanks to God, family, friends, The Mine. And T.
GENNY LIS PADILLA
(Carla, u/s Nina, Vanessa) is thrilled to join the In The Heights family. Gracias a mi Dios JC. Credits: Rent, Junie B. Jones, Frida Liberada and The Diamante Show. Thank you Headline Talent, Telsey, AEA, Gillien, Tracey and my family and friends for their never-ending love and support. To my lobster Edward.
ISABEL SANTIAGO
(Daniela).Off-Broadway/Regional: Giant (Petra), Show Boat (Julie), West Side Story (Maria), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Intervention, Cuba Libre, among others. Concert: More than 400 concerts, including Mozart's Requiem at Carnegie Hall. Isabel is in the rock band Anything For Loaf. Big Love to my family, KSR and Peter.
ELISE SANTORA
(Abuela Claudia) is thrilled to join the tour directly from the Broadway cast where she performed the roles Abuela and Daniela. Additional Broadway: Man of La Mancha, The Capeman, Adventures of Tom Sawyer. National companies: A Chorus Line (Morales); Man of La Mancha (Aldonza). Recently appeared in Anna in the Tropics at Capital Repertory Theatre.
NATALIE TORO
(Camila). Broadway: A Tale of Two Cities, Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol. Off-B’way: Zombie Prom. Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, West Side Story. Regional: Everything’s Ducky, The Fix, Frances of Guernica, Blood Brothers, Zorba. TV/film: “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” Santa Baby. Soloist at Carnegie Hall. Natalietoro.com.
SANDY ALVAREZ
(Ensemble). Manati, P.R. Broadway/national tour: The Lion King. Recipient of two NAACP Image Awards for “Best Choreography in a Musical” for his work in Ephraim’s Song (’03) and Black Olive (’04). Love to God, Familia and especially Nicole.
DAVID BAIDA
(Piragua Guy, u/s Kevin). Joseph (with Andrea McArdle), King Tut (with Brian D’arcy James), Forever Plaid (Jinx), Jesus Christ Superstar (Herod), Radio Gal ,Celebrity and Crystal cruises, B.A. in Drama-UC Irvine. www.davidbaida.com. Thank you, Adolpho. El sueño nunca se muere
CHRISTINA BLACK
(Ensemble) is thrilled to join In The Heights. Credits: MTV VMA promo (Wade Robson), Easter Bonnet, Pro Bowl, dre. dance, Schiff Dance, Morph. BSME, CSU. Mahalo to my family and friends. Mom and Dad, this is for you.
NATALIE CARUNCHO
(Ensemble, u/s Carla, Vanessa, Nina) is so excited to join the Heights family. Recent credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck); The Bluest Water (Lizzy); Galileo (Virginia); Romeo and Juliet (Juliet). FSU B.F.A. Acting. All my love to my family and friends.
OSCAR CHEDA
(Ensemble, u/s Kevin). Credits: Havana Bourgeois, Adding Machine—A Musical (Carbonell Award ’09), She Loves Me (Carbonell nomination ’09). TV/film: “America’s Most Wanted,” All Men Are Beasts. Director for countless voice dubbing projects for his company, OC Production Services in South Florida.
DeWITT COOPER III
(Ensemble, u/s Benny) is from Jacksonville, Fla. and holds an M.F.A. in contemporary dance. Professional credits: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Anything Goes, Finding Nemo The Musical. He is the cofounder of the Cooper Morgan Dance Project in Jax., Fla.
WILKIE FERGUSON
(Ensemble, u/s Benny). Thrilled! Hairspray first national tour, Stormy Weather starring Leslie Uggams, Ray Charles Live!, Sister Act, and commercials and voiceovers. Former assistant director/piano accompanist and music theory instructor at Boys’ Choir of Harlem. Morehouse College, Eastman School of Music.
RAYANNE GONZALES
(Ensemble, u/s Abuela, Camila, Daniela). Broadway: Phantom of the Opera. Regional: Arena Stage—Señor Discretion Himself, Damn Yankees; NCT, Casa Mañana—South Pacific. Honors: Domingo’s Operalia, MET Opera auditions. Thanks Ph/family, friends, Nicolosi. For Paloma.
REBECCA KRITZER
(Ensemble) of Miami, holds a B.A. in journalism/religious studies from NYU, magna cum laude. Film: Duplicity. TV: “Sabado Gigante,” “Quiero Ser Estrella.” Thanks to my family and Ale. Mom, Abuelo y Abuela: esto es para ustedes.
APRIL ORTIZ
(Ensemble, u/s Camila, Daniela, Abuela). Broadway: In The Heights. Tours: Cats, La Cage aux Folles. Off-Broadway: Tio Pepe, Castronauts. Film/TV: Father Of The Bride I and II, The Majestic, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Golden Girls,” “Law & Order,” “Down and Out In Beverly Hills.”
JOEL PEREZ
(Ensemble) Regional: After the Revolution, Golden Gate (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Pirates! (Huntington Theater Co.), Aloha Boricua (Pregones Theater), The Light in the Piazza (SpeakEasy Stage Co.). Film: BoyBand. Education: British American Drama Academy, Tufts University. Member A.E.A. and S.A.G.
CARLOS SALAZAR
(Ensemble, u/s Graffiti Pete) Credits: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Beatstock, MTV’3, Mohegan Sun Freestyle Extravaganza, Just For Laughs Dance Festival.Videos:Aver Aver, Sweat. T.V: “Despierta America,” “Cristina” Tribute Show (Univision), Nickelodeon “Halloween Bash,” NBC 4 with Anthony Rodriguez.
DANIEL CRUZ
(Co-Dance Captain, Fight Captain, Swing, u/s Graffiti Pete) hails from Seattle, Wash. Tour: Fame: The Musical (cast album). Regional: A Chorus Line (Paul), West Side Story (Chino). Other: MTV VMAs with NSync/Michael Jackson, BET/Much Music Awards with Ashanti, Prince’s Musicology, Brian Friedman’sFreestyle. www.cruzcontroldance.com.
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ
(Co-Dance Captain, Swing, u/s Carla) is so excited to join the In The Heights family. Broadway/Chicago companies: Wicked. International/national tours: Fosse (Dance Captain/Supervisor). NewYork: Dre Dance Company (featured). Much love to my beautiful family and friends, especially my munchkins…Tee-Tee Loves you!
MICHAEL FIELDER
(Swing) is honored to be joining the Heights family. Off-B’way/Regional: Mambo Kings the musical (SF), All Shook up, Swing, Samson and Dalilah The Met. Tours: Don Omar King of Kings, Mariah Carey. Film: El Cantante, Enchanted. www.michaelfielder.com
MORGAN MATAYOSHI
(Swing, u/s Carla) is thrilled to join the In The Heights family. Credits: Edgemar Theatre Company, Disney Channel, CBS pilot “Life As a Song,” multiple regional musical theatre roles (assistant choreographer/dance captain). Thank You Mom and Dad. morganmatayoshi.com.
ANTUAN RAIMONE
(Swing). Though new to the tour, Antuan has been with both the Off-Broadway and Broadway companies of In The Heights. Antuan considers himself blessed to continue his journey with such a special and incredible cast and show.
























