IN THE HEIGHTS - Official Site

(Nina) Jordin is thrilled to make her Broadway debut In the Heights! A Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, Jordin is the youngest contestant to ever win "American Idol" at the age of 17. Her self-titled debut and sophomore albums, Battlefield (19 Recordings/Jive Records), feature chart-topping hits including "Battlefield," "Tattoo," "No Air" and "One Step at a Time." Jordin has received American Music, People's Choice and Teen Choice Awards as well as MTV VMA nominations. She has also toured extensively with Alicia Keys, the Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears and just wrapped a headlining tour. Jordin sends HER LOVE to her mom, dad, brother and her amazing family, friends and FANS.

(Usnavi) Kyle is thrilled to make his Broadway debut as Usnavi after originating the role on the first national tour. Other recent credits: 10 Things To Do Before I Die (Second Stage), Kingdom (Old Globe), Aida (WVPT.) Workshops: Clueless (New Group), Fortress of Solitude (CTG), Choir Boy (MTC,) Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab, Bubble Boy (ASCAP/PCLO). Education: B.F.A. in Drama, Carnegie Mellon. Endless love and gratitude to friends, family, Liz, Barbara, both Jeffs, and BRS. This one's for Dad!

(Vanessa) is delighted to join the Heights family. She has starred on B'way in Rent and Lennon, took a soprano turn in Encores! Kismet, then a male turn in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. Other credits include approximately 3,000 workshops, Lucky Duck (Old Globe), Little Fish and Sorrows and Rejoicings (Second Stage), Company (Kennedy Center), series regular on CBS' s "Queens Supreme," "NCIS" and NBC's "Ed." To my other half, Rob.

(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.

(Daniela). Originally from Mexico. Broadway: Chicago, Pajama Game. Regional: And the World Goes Round at Barrington Stage, Bye Bye Birdie at North Shore Theatre. Awards: Helen Hayes for Roxie Heart in Chicago, IRNE for Rose Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie. Mexico City credits: Beauty and The Beast, Rent, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Vagina Monolgues, The Sound of Music. TV: "One Life to Live." Bianca dedicates every single performance of her life to her mother, Evelina.

(Abuela Claudia) has an extensive background on Broadway, off Broadway, film, TV and radio. Born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico this Tulane University graduate is very excited to recreate the role of Abuela Claudia on Broadway. Her Broadway credits include Mamma Mia! (Rosie), Reckless (MTC/Trish), Man of La Mancha (Orig. Revival Cast/Housekeeper), Les Miserables, The Human Comedy. Film credits include: Changing Lanes, K-Pax, Evita, Center Stage, Requiem for a Dream, Music of the Heart, Isn't She Great, City of Hope, Angie, Apartment 5-c (Cannes Film Festival), Marvin's Room, The Milagro Beanfield War (directed by Robert Redford), among others. Some of her TV credits include: Past Life (Fox), Royal Pains (USA), Au Pair III for ABC Family to be screened in 2009, The Sopranos, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: CI, Hope and Faith (recurring), The Jury (recurring), The Job, 100 Centre Street, The George Lopez Show, The Bill Cosby Show, House of Buggin', among others. Telefilms: The Sunshine Boys and Babycakes. Some of her Off-Broadway credits include: IN THE HEIGHTS (Abuela Claudia), Taming of the Shrew (NY Shakespeare Festival- NYSF) The Special (Jewish Reparatory), Barrio Babies (AMAS), The Blessing, The Lady from Havana, The Spinster from Tacna, Women Without Men, The Haggadah, Lullaby and Goodnight (Public Theatre), Mothers Have Nine Lives (Playwrights Horizons YPF), El Grande de Coca Cola, Thornhill (directed by the late John Cassavettes), and El Bravo! She enjoys doing bi-lingual voice over and jingle work in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. facebook

(Kevin) Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Rick is thrilled to be back on Broadway. B'way: Leader Of The Pack, Drood, Legs Diamond, Spiderwoman, Man of La Mancha, Goodbye Girl. Tours: West Side Story, Man of La Mancha. Los Angeles: Eating Raoul, Ragtime, Hair, Ten Commandments, Wild Party. Vegas: Mama Mia!. Films: The Next Step, Mexico City, Tough Luck, Chicago, Around the Bend. Gracias Leslie.

(Benny) Clifton Oliver is overjoyed to join the Broadway Company of In The Heights. Broadway: Fiyero (understudy) in Wicked and Simba in The Lion King. Off-Broadway: The Vineyard Theatre's Miracle Brothers (Green Eyes) and Wig Out (Nina/Wilson). Las Vegas: The Lion King (Simba). An aspiring singer/songwriter, Mr. Oliver is also working on his first album. TV/Film: "Law & Order SVU," "Making The Band" Season One, Star Jones' "Poppin' The Question," and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." "The sky's the limit!"

(Carla; u/s Nina, Vanessa) is elated to be performing in her dream show! Coming straight from the Broadway company of Mamma Mia!, she is honored to be joining the Heights cast. A proud graduate of the Theater Conservatory at CCPA, Roosevelt University. Love and thanks to Telsey & Co., her Mia family, friends, Ba, Nonnie, Dad, Tiff & Cam. All for you...dreams DO come true!

(Sonny; u/s Usnavi). B'way: In The Heights. Off-B'way: In The Heights, Altar Boyz (Juan). TV: "Hi-5" on Discovery Kids/TLC (series regular). Thanks to In The Heights, DBA, CSE, Telsey, my loving family and Noemi. Check out Shaun's music at www.shauntaylorcorbett.com. "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."

(Graffiti Pete; u/s Usnavi, Sonny) Broadway: In The Heights (Sonny; Usnavi/Graffiti Pete u/s) Off-Broadway: Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Mace u/s), In The Heights (Ensemble), Damn Yankees (Encores!) Ensemble; other NY Credits: Bring It On (Twig) Kingdom (The Public) Andres. Concert/Commercial: Billboard, IBM, Panasonic, Target, Puma, "Bayje" "Soulja Boy." TV: "Law & Order," "Don Omar." As a Choreographer Jon's work has been seen on NCAA/NBA Dance Teams, CBS, MTV, NBA Entertainment, Chaos Theory (Webisode). Assisted on projects: In The Heights, NYCC's The Wiz, and "HipHop Abs." AEA. Endless Gratitude to God, Mom, and Dad. www.JonRua.net

(Ensemble; u/s Kevin, Piragua Guy ) just won a grant from the Jim Henson Foundation to produce the multi-media presentation BEFORE ICARUS FELL -- inspired by Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont -- from November 3-7 at Theatre Row Studios. Other credits: MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD, countless voice-overs, recorded books and simultaneous translation into Spanish on HBO'S REAL SPORTS. web.mac.com/tchiroldes

(Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making her Broadway debut with In The Heights. Born in Toronto, Canada, Sharona holds a BFA from Ryerson University. Film: The Love Guru, Ice Princess. Tours: Chaka-Khan. Love to Mom & Dad and all who believed. Dedicated to my Granny. www.sharonamoves.com

(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!

(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.

(Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Broadway Debut with IN THE HEIGHTS! Recent graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program. Off-Broadway: The Wiz (Encores!), Tours: West Side Story(Europe /London), Concert: Franscesca Harper Project, TV: "That's So Raven." Love to my family, and DADA

(Bolero Singer/Ensemble: u/s Abuela Claudia, Camila, Daniela) B'way Debut! Off-Bway/Regional: IN THE HEIGHTS (2007 Drama Desk award), Havana Under the Sea (Cecilia) (Hola Award), La Lupe (Lupe). World Premiere: Senor Discretion Himself (La Curandera). TV: Dr Baez "One LIfe To Live", Consuelo/Chandler Maid "All My Children", "Law & Order", Debut CD "Volvere". Countless voice over/cabaret/commercial work. Thanks to Family, angels and Michael. Paciencia Y Fe! doreenmontalvo.com

(Ensemble; u/s Usnavi, Sonny, Piragua Guy). Broadway: Wicked, Shrek the Musical. Vegas: Hairspray (original cast). TV: "The Wade Robson Project," "Homewrecker," numerous commercials/pilots. Trained in the BFA program at Cal State Fullerton. Thank you to the producers, casting and entire creative team. Love to my family and to God for guiding and providing. Tia Patricia...Alabanza!

(Piragua Guy / Ensemble; u/s Kevin). B'way debut! Off- B'way: IN THE HEIGHTS (Drama Desk winner), Godspell, Latin Heat. NY: Hair, A New Brain. Movie: Preaching to the Choir, Across the Universe. Proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices. Thanks Chris, Mami y Papi, Milly, Nelly, friends and The Mine. "No pare...sigue, sigue!"

(Ensemble; u/s Carla, Nina, Vanessa) Broadway Debut! OCU BFA. 1st National: A Chorus Line (Diana). Favorites: High School Musical (Gabriella) Lyric Theatre, A Christmas Carol (NSMT), Phantom! (Belladova), Seven Brides/Brothers (Martha) MTW. Television: "One Life to Live" (recurring). AEA. Endless gratitude to family, KSR, and Jesus! For my grandparents, here and gone, para siempre.

(Ensemble) was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Broadway: Guys and Dolls (Swing, Dance Captain). Other credits: Carmen (Dancaire, LJP), Tarzan (Asst. Choreographer), The Wiz (Dance Captain), Evita national tour (directed by Harold Prince), The Mambo Kings, West Side Story (Pepe/Bernardo), Contact 1st national tour (Joe). Film/TV: The Great Observer, Across the Universe, The Producers, Chasing Papi, MTV' s "Becoming", "Divas Las Vegas." All my love to my family, friends and my beautiful Nova.

(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).

(Ensemble; u/s Benny) B'way: Hairspray, Spelling Bee. Off-B'way/Regional: Spelling Bee, Zanna, Don't!, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Children of Eden. Other: Julie Taymor's Across the Universe, Hairspray Movie Soundtrack. Musical Theatre Certificate, BFA & BA degrees from Northwestern. Willis recently finished his second year at UCLA Law. (Matthew 7:7)

(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.

(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..."

(Swing; u/s Carla) is so excited to join the family! Broadway: Tarzan, Aida. Nat'l tours: Wicked, Aida. Other: Bombay Dreams — promo. Metropolitan Opera. TV: "All My Children," "SNL," "Latin Grammys," "Regis and Kelly," Denny's. Thanks Andy and Beth! CTG! Love to my family and friends, and my dime piece Jason.

(Swing; u/s Carla; Asst. Dance Capt.) is ever grateful to be making her Broadway debut with the Heights family. Alejandra was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Texas. Recent graduate of Fordham University at Lincoln Center, B.A. Economics and Pre-Med. Credits, TV: David Letterman, SNL, Jay Leno, VMA's, Billboards, Regis and Kelly. Tours: Mario Vazquez, Ludacris. She has also appeared in various commercials and print ads. Thank you Mami, Papi, and little Andrea- I owe it all to you!

(Swing; u/s Graffiti Pete) FINALLY...dang! :-) Broadway: Memphis (Original Company); Disney's The Little Mermaid (Original Company); The Color Purple (also 1st Nat'l). Other credits include: City Center Encores! The Wiz; WORDS! (Co-Creator, Poet), Langston in Harlem (Urban Stages - Associate Choreographer). Elon University (BFA Music Theatre). Thank you God, family, and friends for loving me unconditionally. "Love-mischief"