Jon M. Chu gives spotlight to the Latino community after his 'Crazy Rich Asians' fame
Still from 'In the Heights'
What does home mean? We woke up early last May 22 to join the CAAMFEST 2021 (Center for Asian American Media) in their conversation with the cast and crew of In the Heights.
A complete timeline of 'In the Heights' star Anthony Ramos and Jasmine Cephas Jones' relationship, from when they met on 'Hamilton' to their engagement.
The musical “In the Heights” hits the big screen in June. WTOP’s Jason Fraley speaks to the cast of their roles in the film, which could become the event of the summer.
Directed by Jon. M Chu
Starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Ariana Greenblatt, and Noah Catala.
SYNOPSIS:
The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop. The likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.
Set over the course of three blazing hot days in the titular Washington Heights of New York, a neighborhood-wide blackout occurs. And while there naturally is some panic as various characters try to regroup,