Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu Portrait Unveiled at Tony's diNapoli

Tbe portrait party for Corbin Bleu took place on March 16th at Tony's diNapoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway.  more »

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Abdul & Ortega Visit IN THE HEIGHTS

Last night, some very special guests dropped by IN THE HEIGHTS and BroadwayWorld.com was there! Kenny Ortega, who will be directing the film version of the show saw his High School Musical alumni Corbin Bleu along with --- Paul Abdul!  more »

IN THE HEIGHTS' Doreen Montalvo Hosts 'Cabaret Cares 3' Benefit, 3/22

IN THE HEIGHTS cast member Doreen Montalvo will host Cabaret Cares 3, a benefit for "Help Is On The Way Today," a not-for-profit organization assisting children and teens living with HIV/AIDS in both New York City and Africa. The Monday, March 22 show will feature performances by sixteen members of the IN THE HEIGHTS cast: Doreen Montalvo, Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Tony Chiroldes, Rubén Flores, Afra Hines, Christopher Jackson, Marcus Paul James, Stephanie Klemons, Nina LaFarga, Javier Munoz, Rick Negron, Courtney Reed, Jon Rua, Gabrielle Ruiz, Luis Salgado and special guests.  more »

BWW Interviews: IN THE HEIGHTS David Del Rio

David Del Rio is making his Broadway debut as Sonny in In The Heights. A recent graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film & Television, he is best known for his starring role in Nickelodeon's supernatural hit comedy, "The Troop," where Del Rio plays Felix, a shy teen trying to keep the global monster population under control. Del Rio's previous stage credits include The Elephant Man, Next to the Last Hamlet, The Odyssey and Joe: The Musical. He recently spoke with BroadwayWorld about premiering on the Great White Way, joining the Heights family and more.  more »

Corbin Bleu And Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS Perform on The Wendy Williams Show

Corbin Bleu, currently starring as Usnavi in the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, will be a guest on the nationally syndicated "The Wendy Williams Show," scheduled to air on Friday, February 26.  more »

Photos: IN THE HEIGHTS Celebrates Bleu & New Cast

The cast of IN THE HEIGHTS came together to celebrate Corbin Bleu's official opening in the show with a party on Tuesday, February 23rd at Angus McIndoe.  more »

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu Talks IN THE HEIGHTS With Regis and Kelly

Corbin Bleu recently visited Live With Regis and Kelly to talk about joining the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway.  more »

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu - 'My Focus is the show,' Talks HEIGHTS

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he has stepped into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com brings you his most recent interview with PIX in which he discusses how he prepped for the role, and details of his long audition.  more »

Photo Coverage: Jordin Sparks Visits Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will remain in the show through April 25, 2010. Jordin Sparks attended the show on Friday night, February 12th and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her backstage! Sparks was the youngest winner ever of AMERICAN IDOL, doing so at the age of 17 for the shows' sixth season. She has since sold more than 9 million albums worldwide.  more »

BWW TV: Mandy Gonzalez Flips Her Last Day as 'Nina' in IN THE HEIGHTS

Mandy Gonzalez - who originate the role of "Nina" in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "In The Heights" played her last performance on January 31st, 2010. Mandy grabbed one of BroadwayWorld.com's FLIP cameras to take you behind the scenes of that day...  more »

IN THE HEIGHTS' Olga Merediz To Guest Star On Fox's 'Past Life'

Tony Award nominee Olga Merediz guest-stars in the pilot episode of the new FOX series "Past Life" while continuing her run as the endearing "Abuela Claudia" in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In the Heights.  more »

BWW TV: Corbin Bleu Goes IN THE HEIGHTS!

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com has got extensive, high-def footage of Corbin in the show!  more »

Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu & Meredith Vieira Launch 14th Annual KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY

KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY 2010 National Ambassador, Meredith Vieira, kicked off this year's event where kids ages 6 to 18 can attend a Broadway show for free on February 2nd, 3rd, and 7th when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Vieira, journalist, television personality, game show hostess - and mother - currently co-hosts NBC's Today and often contributes to Dateline NBC. She is the current hostess for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.  more »

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Corbin Bleu at IN THE HEIGHTS

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!  more »

Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu's First IN THE HEIGHTS Curtain Call

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!  more »

Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu Joins IN THE HEIGHTS

Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and its sequel, "High School Musical 2" alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). "High School Musical 2" premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.  more »

TWITTER WATCH: Corbin Bleu 'Rehearsals are going great!'

Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Corbin Bleu, who joins the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS on January 25, 2010.  more »

Janet Dacal and David Del Rio Join IN THE HEIGHTS as Gonzalez and de Jesus Depart

The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, welcomes back original cast member Janet Dacal as "Nina" on Friday, February 19, 2010, and welcomes David Del Rio as "Sonny" on Monday, February 15, 2010.  more »

Photo Flash: New Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS Promo Art

Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and its sequel, "High School Musical 2" alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). "High School Musical 2" premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.  more »

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu Speaks IN THE HEIGHTS

Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.  more »

TWITTER WATCH: Corbin Bleu 'I will be celebrating a quiet New Years at Big Bear in CA, before I begin rehearsals for 'In The Heights' next week'

Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Corbin Bleu, who joins the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS on January 25, 2010.  more »

Kenny Ortega to Helm IN THE HEIGHTS Flick; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Star

Kenny Ortega will direct a big screen adaptation of the Tony Award winning musical In the Heights, according to Variety. The film will be the director's follow-up to Michael Jackson's This is It. The film will be made by Universal pictures starring the show's creator and leading performer Lin-Manuel Miranda. The screenplay will be penned by the show's scribe, Quiara Alegria Hudes.  more »

From 'High School' to the 'Heights' - Corbin Bleu to Join IN THE HEIGHTS Jan. 25

Variety is reporting that Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.  more »

Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Relationship to New Heights, Celebrates Engagement to Vanessa Nadal

In the Heights mastermind and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and longtime girlfriend Vanessa Nadal who grew up with Lin-Manuel in the Heights, got engaged on October 30 at the Plaza de la Paja while vacationing in Madrid. The pair have been dating since 2005.  more »

IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Wows in Tampa; First Reviews In

On Tuesday, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett kicked off the National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS in Tampa, Floria at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center with a bang. Though most shows try desperately to keep the critics out during the first preview performances to work out any kinks, IN THE HEIGHTS was an exception, according to Tampa Bay Online. And boy, were they pleased.  more »