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.”

CHRIS 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!

NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER

(Benny). Born in Bermuda, Nick couldn't be more blessed and thankful to have his professional debut as his dream role! He studied at Boston Conservatory and The Juilliard School. "Love to Family, Da Pakes, Telsey +co. Matignon Crew, Tex and his Mama bird. Don't be fooled by the show, GO REDSOX!"

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.

ANA NOGUEIRA

(Carla, u/s Nina, Vanessa). Off-Broadway: Knives and Other Sharp Objects (The Public/LAByrinth), Goodtime Charley (The York), Boy in the Bathroom (NYMF), Cutman (NYMF). Regional Theater: Barrio Grrrl! (Kennedy Center), 26 Miles, After Ashley. Readings/Workshops include: Bring It On!, Clueless, On a Clear Day. BFA Musical Theater, The Boston Conservatory. "As always, for Mom, Dad and Raquel."

APRIL ORTIZ

(Daniela). 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."

GENNY LIS PADILLA

(Nina) 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.

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, u/s Sonny). 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.

CHAD CARSTARPHEN

(Ensemble, u/s Benny) is thrilled to join the Heights family. Off-Broadway: Street Lights (NYMF), The Conscientious Objector (Keen). Readings/Workshops: Roofless, Bring It On!, Clueless. TV: “Law & Order.” BFA: NYU/Tisch School of the Arts. Love to Mom, Nana and Auntie.

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, Piragua Guy cover). 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.

TAMI DAHBURA

(Ensemble, u/s Abuela, Camila, Daniela). Off-Broadway: Pajama Game. National Tour: A Chorus Line. Regional: Gypsy, Company, Into the Woods. Soloist: Oakland, Sacramento, Hawaii Symphonies. B.A. Mount Holyoke. Friends/teachers: GRACIAS! Mom & Dad: Thank you, for everything I know.

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.

JOEL PEREZ

(Ensemble, u/s Sonny, Usnavi, Piragua Guy cover). 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.

ALISON SOLOMON

(Ensemble) is thrilled to join the ITH family! NY/Tour: Show Boat, Camelot, Swing!, All Singin’ All Dancin’. TV: “Boardwalk Empire,” “The View,” Lord & Taylor commercial. Gracias Andy, Luis, MSA. For Britty and Bobbi. D2GB! www.alisolomon.com

BRANDON CONTRERAS

(Swing, u/s Sonny, Graffiti Pete) is blessed to be performing in his dream show! Regional: The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee and South Pacific. Pace University - B.F.A. Musical Theatre '12. Deepest love to Ashley, Mom, Papi & family

KARALEE FERRIERA

(Swing) is thrilled to be joining the Heights family! Credits include: Disney's Aladdin; A Musical Spectacular, A Chorus Line, and "Glee!" Much love and thanks to Mamma and Dad. God Bless!

MICHAEL FIELDER

(Co-Dance Captain, Fight Captain, 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

(Co-Dance Captain, 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.

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