'In the Heights' - 2008 Tony Awards Performance - 96000

The Cast of In the Heights performs on the 2008 Tony Awards singing '96000'. Winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical! In the Heights stars: Karen Olivo. Mandy Gonzalez. Christopher Jackson. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Robin De Jesus. Andrea Burns. Seth Stewart. Olga Merediz. Priscilla Lopez. Janet Dacal.

[@emilyygoff]

sonny's verse is so sick in this tho i can't believe they skipped it

[@FallingStarDX]

ikr

[@inqui5ition]

0055k ironic that they cut out the verse on gentrification at the Tony's

[@alice3581]

I knowwwww

[@alice3581]

Robin De Jesús is my favourite as wellllll

[@whalesrock5432]

If I won the lotto I would definitely buy Hamilton tickets. But idk what I'd do with the extra ten dollars. Probably buy a snack or something.

[@isaiahminott]

WhalesRock 54 i dont think people realize how funny that was

[@magiv4205]

+I NATION Oh but we DO XD

[@Koribaby1]

I am gasping about how funny that was. xD!

[@kastheglitch]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@karakoeatsmoss1953]

PAINFULLY ACCURATE

[@materamabilis3]

I couldn't stop smiling, seeing Lin and Chris together. AND HIS RIGHT HAND MAN!!!

[@Rocio.Suarez]

And in both, Lin is the genius

[@malcolmxpanther]

George Washington and Alexander Hamilton before the war of 1776

[@babychloe22]

why does this look like it was recorded in 1912

[@mauve3734]

Tbh

[@madiroser1546]

Chris Jackson and Lin is my favorite combo, and also Lin’s smile while Chris is dancing is my fav Y’all have no idea how big I smiles during this

[@daytripperr1965]

Ugh this show blew my mind with the choreography and singing. The songs are also brilliantly written.

[@xan8oulis7]

saw this show at chicago and instantly liked it very much! triple A!

[@angelaluca7782]

They were all... So little... So cute! Such a talent! I'm so glad he fought for it and got recognition!

[@sally1112]

This performance always makes me smile. I have watched in at least 25 times!

[@Shantel9412]

I LOOOOOVE IN THE HEIGHTS SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!!! I WANT TO BE APART OF THIS SHOW ONE DAY!!!!

[@cbro]

it's always so great to see something new on broadway. this reminded me of rent and spring awakening, something original and amazing. this performance completely sold me- have to go see this!

[@Blubrackets]

I saw it last night in MN!!! IT WAS AWSOME!

[@jamesalbuslilypotter]

Omg I saw this in NYC and it is amazing!!!!!!!

[@libertyvz9]

I can't wait to see it. I have 22 more days till I get to see it.

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

Is George Washington in this?

[@Xoxozozo07]

Yeah

[@dk5388]

i have finnally watch this enough to really enjoy it...im so happy lol

[@zonelad]

a very well deserved win, haven't seen a musical this original on b-way for a minute now!

[@SarahBella246]

my school went on a trip to NYC and we saw this show AND got to do a workshop for this song!!! its a tricky dance for people who don't normally dance...but it was definately easier than learning Billy Elliot! lol.

[@WHiTEGLUEx3]

yeah i just saw it tonight in buffalo! it was amazinng.,

[@YourOasis97]

aww why not? its one of the best ones on the cast album, well most are superb. :D

[@alfalarcon8326]

Oh, man, imagine people cheering and roaring like that for your work. The dream :,)

[@PieLuvr846]

my school did this play. they actually did pretty good too!

[@deadliestchic8768]

TOTALLY ADDICTED TO LIN MANUEL MIRANDA!!!!! Mr Alexander Hamilton himself!!! Love you Lin

[@jdh2006]

"If I win the lottery, you'll never see me again!" ....LOL

[@SgtSplatter782]

I agree, listen to the words he uses in the RAP sequences!

[@isabeller5542]

i love the way chris moves

[@jakethesnake2024]

@2:23 they took it from Mos Def and Talib Kweli's song Definition off the album Blackstar. Props for having some good taste in real hip-hop.

[@mandasizzy]

I dont really know any other hip hop musicals, but maybe you'd like last year's tony winner, its a rock musical called Spring Awakening

[@omgitskee]

LMM is coming to the tour as Usnavi for MY city. I AM SO EXCITED. =D

[@emilyglenn1797]

My favorite part of this whole thing is Lin trying so hard to not burst out laughing during Chris's parts

[@0gracefulgirl0]

but one of the great things about theater is that no matter how many years go by the music barely changes, most of this song isnt even singing, even last years winner "Spring Awakening" was different but it was still obviously musical theater if u heard this on the radio u would be confused, if u heard this on the radio u would think "hm.. this must be new, who sings it"

[@YourOasis97]

i know! i also wanted to see olga merediz performa abuela's signature song "paciencia y fe!"

[@bnorem09]

COME BACK, KAREN OLIVO.

[@Kavirako]

they censored it (aw man vs. god damn, I gotta get on that) and shortened it (lights up on Washington Heights, up at the dawning.. ? lol) yet, it was still amazing!

[@xxSuperSarcastic]

Woah the picture of Alec Baldwin kinda scared me when I had it full screen at :52 haha but anyways this performance was so amazing. I almost saved the whole Tony Awards on my DVR just so I could go back and watch this performance whenever I wanted haha but I didn't have enough room so thanks for posting this! I love Lin-Manuel Miranda :D

[@kakyajun]

I feel like there are a lot of parallels running between In the Heights and Passing Strange, in regards to the new things they are showing the Broadway audience. I wasn't positive which of the two would win, but I'd figured it would be ITH since PS has more of a concert appeal. Both wonderful wonderful shows.

[@MW53516]

The Tonys orchestra here is having too much fun

[@Coronadogrl]

@nicmic42 You're talking about Open Jar Productions right? Some of my friends from CoSA went there this summer.

[@rachelllj]

you probably don't know my name *500000000000000000000000* people be like "I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR NAME IS"

[@patriciazoeburke]

Yeah, I agree. The WSS revival will be a good thing for her, though... and I may be wrong, but I believe that the chickadee that played Mimi in the RENT: Live special took her place.

[@christyzxy]

Wow Hamilton and Washington have been together for so long

[@SgtSplatter782]

Oh no you're not wrong. I saw the current cast of RENT while I was in NYC near the beginning of June and they just didn't have the same fire as the OBC (which I saw as well.)

[@ohmagaod]

rap. good rap. on broadway. mind = blown. *runs away to squee like a fangirl*

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

For real though, imagine how it would feel goin real slow...

[@emmyaward7]

The only rapping permitted on my iPod. The one in the denim mini is Vanessa, right? Not Nina? *Never seen the show =(*

[@Isabellaa_ia]

4:19 THE DANCEEE

[@YourOasis97]

about time sum1 put in some latino flavor and salsa to broadway!

[@aria94]

I hardly consider the rap in In the Heights "cheesy and heartless" When Usnavi, Sonny, and Benny rap, they're telling the story of their homes, their friends, their hopes and dreams. And what about when Usnavi is rapping during the song "Champagne"? That song is full of emotion, and Usnavi raps all through it. I believe rap outside of this show is shallow and vain, but In the Heights is not a rap show on Broadway, it's a heartfelt Broadway show with 3-dimensional characters that features rap.

[@haileyconcannon374]

WHY HAS NOBODY NOTICED THE RANDOM PICTURES OF CELEBRITIES GETTING AWARDS

[@melirose89]

lol Don't get me wrong, Wicked is a great musical, one of my favorites. Perhaps fluffy was the wrong word to describe it. I'm sorry if my comments came off rude but please don't judge my intelligence by a youtube comment. I did nothing of the sort with you. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I was voicing mine just as you were. I just feel that people should watch a musical before they even judge it. Anyway you have a blessed day :)

[@SgtSplatter782]

Yeah it was a shame that Mandy didn't get a chance to sing, she's fierce and really brings Nina to life.

[@giannadeluca2598]

I haven't seen ITH, I've listened to it a lot though. Wasn't Usnavi born in the US...? He was named after a ship his parents saw so his mama must have still been pregnant, right? I'm not diminishing his pride for his parents home but isn't he an American citizen by birth?

[@pennyfredsonstudios]

"ok... got it"

[@SparkleFairy162]

ne one xplain the plot to this cos they seem 2 love it

[@LovesBrooklyn2]

Yeah! Aaron Lohr was in Rent! Don't mouth it!!!

[@nicmic42]

@XxYunaMokoxX lol totally!!!! i was jk. it was like the best day ever!!!!!! I got to sing for her and stand right next to her and she waved to us on stage! And lin sang us a song and was really funny :D

[@crackhead-slinky-rats]

THE WHOLE HAMILTON CAST WOOOOOOO

[@crackhead-slinky-rats]

Well 2

[@crackhead-slinky-rats]

Lin Manuel Miranda was always great

[@atlasprdx]

Broadway: so we need an outstanding musical, any ideas Lin? LMM: Orphans... Broadway: Lin I swear to god LMM: ...from the Caribbean

[@M.H_B]

Manilva Garrido NOT AGAIN LIN

[@altf1279]

Manilva Garrido *wEVE HAD ENOUGH OF THE ORPHANS-*

[@1101150]

bastard orphans

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

More like... Broadway: so we need a great musical, any ideas Lin? Lin: orphans... Broadway: LIN. DONT YOU DARE SAY IT Lin: from the Caribbean Broadway: STOP. Fine, just tell us more. Lin: Blah blah blah... Chris Jackson.... blah blah blah Broadway: who’ll play the lead... no! I know what you’re thinking. Don’t say it. Whatever you do, don’t say - Lin: Me... who else could!

[@vivijd1705]

Broadway: *face slap*

[@diegochavezisntmanam]

"Damn we only jokin stay broke then"

[@moved5741]

_that my favorite line from this song_

[@isaaaaaburotto]

lafaquette same 😂😂😂

[@giveyourselfabigsmile8387]

that line literally brought me to this song

[@gabe_liu9095]

IIIIIII"LL BEEEE~!

[@tommi2061]

I've never laughed so hard during a song.

[@miaavila7121]

Get a man who looks at you the way Lin looks at literally everybody

[@WaterMelonBelli]

Mia Avila this made me laugh so loud at 2 am

[@smeeze8979]

Mia Avila He was looking longingly at the ground like it held his heart and then he looked into the camera for a second and i choked

[@magiv4205]

So fucking true omg

[@raychxd7863]

Yesss totally agree

[@Hello-1243]

BAHAAHAHAHAHAHHHAA it’s so true thoughhhh

[@nerfboygamer23]

Lin Manuel and Chris Jackson are amazing together In both in the heights and Hamilton

[@ekim1018]

AMEN

[@corrinefernand4258]

And Moana

[@marmot1434]

Lapis Lazuli ummmm I’m not the one who’ll burst ur bubble

[@valeria6234]

Marmot14 should I tell em ?!

[@angelicaw7725]

...And Laurens and Usnavi

[@pavithranpavithran6096]

LMAO GEORGE WASHINGTON TALKING ABOUT DONALD TRUMP

[@Theeio_]

HAHAHA YES

[@mollieboor4869]

with hair! o_0

[@iAzaria]

Mollie Boor IKR

[@MadDirectionerGirl]

Pavithran Pavithran ITS PAINFULLY IRONIC

[@salemiva2421]

FUCK I JUST NOTICED THAT SHIT WHAT THE FUCK

[@sarahshepherd2559]

Chris Jackson as Benny and George Washington is the epitome of 'get you a man that can do both'

[@lyannawilcox5189]

Sarah Shepherd How do i save this comment

[@vrmpyr]

Yes

[@lynnchoi8762]

Sarah Shepherd omg yesss

[@matt13r1]

Lin told Chris: If I have a job, you have a job.

[@maxwall2512]

Taxi driver and the first POTUS hell yeah

[@rosinecarail2420]

Benny = President Washington with hair

[@birdlawco]

And a tie.

[@birdlawco]

And a tie.

[@rosinecarail2420]

Yeah ofc haha, gorgeous anyway

[@lolgurl141]

right

[@ellevictor474]

😂🤣

[@kyliaford5373]

with 96000 I would buy hamilton tickets

[@GGliorF123]

+Kylia Ford *ticket. lol

[@WhatTheElisa]

yes.

[@blueknight0005]

same

[@marisanewland9509]

Lol just one.

[@andrajm6660]

Yup same.

[@lynnchoi8762]

"we only jokin stay broke then," omg that is AMAZING.

[@ekim1018]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate Chris's hair

[@chloebingham6766]

RIP chris' hair

[@spookyhamilton2732]

Elizabeth Kim he reminds me of like how I imagine Bryan d’arcy James behind the shrek costume (srry if I spelled it wrong my brain is off)

[@gkef99]

He grew it back and I think he’s de-aging 😂

[@lenoralol9962]

@@chloebingham6766 YOU DID NOT 😭

[@4dultw1thj0b]

The way they made the segue from In The Heights to 96000 with the whole lottery ticket bit was perfect!

[@victoriassecretspongecake3066]

Also Both characters are orphans from the Caribbean

[@WaterMelonBelli]

Erin Murphy conspiracy?

[@LaraTang]

And Lin moved to Washington Heights from Puerto Rico

[@emersonelmgren9411]

Erin Murphy MY BEST FRIENDS NAME IS ERIN MURPHY

[@commaafterdearest4187]

Bonus: Moana

[@hamiltonhyla]

AND 96,000 divided by 3= 32,000 THIRTY THOUSAND TROOPS IN NEW YORK HARBOR

[@ban1o]

Omg it's so cool to see Lin and Chris together in this. I saw Hamilton a week ago I loved it.

[@Cookie24376]

I'm so jealous omg

[@pavithranpavithran6096]

YOURE BLESSED OMG

[@natellayag7]

She's probs rich af to get ticks

[@psvita2335]

Elegantly Ella I'm seeing it next week !!!!

[@cristinazambrano915]

I'm watching it tomorrow!!

[@gabriellamorales3155]

96,000? 96000 troops on the new york harbor.......

[@vrmpyr]

WHEN THEY SURROUND OUR TROOPS THEY SURROUND OUR TROOPS WHEN THEY SURROUND OUR TROOPS AS A KID IN THE CARRIBEAN I WISHED FOR A WA-

[@purpleteletubby3893]

SilentShadow101 R I KNEW THAT I WAS POOR I KNEW IT WAS THE ONLY WAY TO RISE UP!

[@gunneyjdog]

IF THEY TELL MY STORY I AM EITHER GOING TO DIE ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN GLORY OR RISE UP

[@HaoSoyAndrei]

I WILL FIGHT FOR THIS LAND, BUT THERE'S ONLY ONE MAN WHO CAN GIVE US A COMMAND SO WE CAN RIIIISE UP!

[@vrmpyr]

UNDERSTAND? ITS THE ONLY WAY TO RISE UP!

[@rykaro69]

LIN HAS NOT CHANGED AND I LOVE IT.

[@tamiaaugust]

Even seven years later

[@boys_and_the_booze5104]

I love the way he says, "For real though!"

[@moose7345]

Mary-Jane Watson same

[@TamannaDas]

Same

[@JulianaBittencourt24]

Fun fact: Lin wrote that FOR Chris Jackson. Apparently it's one of two things that Chris says like all the time.

[@dinofirer720]

I've been watching this for the last couple of days so often and this piece of music is really complex. I don't even know how Lin created this in College, it's already complicated to concentrate on one of the singers but on every single one shows that he really is a genious.

[@MW53516]

Dino Firer the orchestrations >>>>>>>>

[@gabrielsimmy]

he started the musical in high school!

[@meganh9478]

Seeing George Washington with hair makes me uncomfortable and I don't know why

[@alyx6198]

Megan H exactly I’m not even to it

[@flapjackalopis711]

to anyone who doesn't know, this isn't the full version of the song and I would really recommend listening to it!! It's so good!

[@Urfavlatinabaddieisback]

oh ik cause its at the tony awards

[@toreadorrivera4708]

OMG!AT MY SCHOOL IT IS LIN MANUAL MIRANDA WEEK!

[@charlotted1321]

wow, your school is amazing, it's maths week in mine...

[@evanmcguire5787]

It's school week

[@elenah4949]

Toreador Rivera that needs to be at my school I already have a petition to put on a performance of Hamilton at my school, now I have to make another one to have Lin-Manuel Miranda week

[@Chaosandcomets]

+Elena the carrot you can't do Hamilton because the rights haven't been released and won't be for years

[@toreadorrivera4708]

Ravenclaw Book Nerd YASSS QUEEN!

[@ghostification]

they mentioned donald trump this was a simpler time

[@NefKamerzon]

We will soon be back to those times my friend

[@chriscabcabin557]

When he was just a celebrity scumbag

[@handler-]

@@NefKamerzon this hasn’t aged very well

[@frezerh]

I dont understand why they changed it.... they should have kept it coz Donald Trump would still have been in the song a caddy

[@handler-]

@@frezerh because woke people would have thrown a fit if trump was mentioned in a way that isn’t completely negative

[@taylormarn7514]

How the heck does he act normal when introduced and then switches right into character.. now that is talent

[@MissySwiftyfan13]

I just can't get over this musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute legend :)

[@Realbeatz86]

I can see this as a movie.

[@willdoesstuff1026]

JUST 2 MORE YEARS. YAY.

[@chloebutler8438]

Fast forward 4 years, and here we are

[@number1falsettosfan272]

fast forward to 3 months, its sadly still in 2021 but the day is realeased It is on 18 June 2021 Till we meet again

[@franc5148]

@@number1falsettosfan272 let's go!!

[@tobywoby5727]

@@number1falsettosfan272 A HUNDRED DAYS. I REPEAT. ONLY ONE HUNDED DAYS LEFT

[@futureangelica1125]

aww look at Lin and Chris, such smol cinnamon rolls.

[@blahblah3485]

That was epic. We need more new musicals like that.

[@birdlawco]

Ever heard of Hamilton the Musical bud?

[@blahblah3485]

John Laurens is Gay Not when I posted that comment, bud.

[@ban1o]

+John Laurens is Gay west side story has Hispanic characters and it's not like that. Hamilton has hip hop but it doesn't have the latin influence

[@birdlawco]

+CraftyJane I know bud I was hinting bud

[@birdlawco]

+Ore B Yes I know D:

[@samopoku6660]

This musical should be a movie!!

[@troytodd5873]

It's in the making!

[@GISSY0704]

Troy Todd ohhhh.

[@paulaqueirosz]

Troy Todd really? :)

[@ban1o]

+Troy Todd It was but Lin said something about how they didn't think te movie would do well internationally and they couldn't find a Hispanic person to play the lead

[@tedd-ivan]

Ore B the movie is currently in the making. anthony ramos has been cast as usnavi. filming starts in the summer. and rehearsals start in february

[@Mike9201984]

What's with the subliminal messaging frame inserts? Alec Baldwin?? WTF?

[@pandamonika]

Classic Jack Donaghy, makes it all about himself.

[@benlvn]

0:51 Subliminal Baldwin

[@alarbu17]

RIP SONNY'S VERSE AKA THE MOST EPIC ONE

[@MichaelB13]

alex it’s the best part of the song!

[@chloebutler8438]

True, but they can’t really put a verse about hookers on TV

[@alice3581]

I KNOW ROBIN DE JESÚS IS AMAZING

[@alice3581]

@@chloebutler8438 that's not what it's about It's about the way people are racists and the way people in Washington Heights deserve a better education

[@chloebutler8438]

Alice Lloyd In hindsight I was actually referring to Graffiti Pete’s verse because I can’t tell the difference on the track

[@auraflores5072]

96000 troops they surround our troops

[@alyx6198]

Aura Flores Oof I guess it linked to Hamilton ad well

[@ReicaOsawaa]

i think i just heard donald trump... 😶

[@braydenfitzsimmons6824]

"Donald trump and I on the links and he's my caddie"

[@alarbu17]

Reica Has Problems You know this was before he was running for president. And he was just known for being super rich

[@alyx6198]

alex and being for being a celebrity

[@marslehm6291]

51.5- surprise Alec Baldwin

[@samariajames3247]

I wish I could see this cast of in the heights live. :(

[@CarlitoPucl]

Part of the beauty of this musical is how he flawlessly fuses rap/hip-hop/salsa with a traditional music theater sound. I urge you to see the entire show to see how different it is, without TRYING to be different. As with any art form, keeping things fresh, new, and true to the era is a wonderful thing.

[@lilliescamcorder2911]

96k? More like the amount of times ham told Phillip "I know"

[@aytanitamamasita]

2:54 everyone’s favorite moment 😂

[@sorencarlson6236]

96000 reminds me of both helpless and the end of Reynolds pamphlet

[@pavithranpavithran6096]

...I mean I can't really see the similarity unless you count the repeating phrases but that's it

[@alarbu17]

Soren Carlson i don't see that at all but okay

[@emilycalles623]

Who’s here after seeing the movie

[@TheJulianBassShow]

a quick flash of Alec Baldwin

[@Mike9201984]

yeah, what's that all about?? 0:51

[@levimiee7183]

Lol that's what I thought, he's my fab though

[@levimiee7183]

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[@YourOasis97]

I watched this live or when it was aired, idk if it was live or not but I was OBSESSED with this show when it came out. Lin spoke of my family and my personal experiences like with Nina. He's an amazing songwriter who can speak of such a diverse Latin community in general without leaving anyone out, in my opinion, and that in itselt is amazing. I still get chills watching this performance and the look on his face when he won his first tony for his FIRST show. this video takes me back man. and look at him now. for those of us who have been aware of him since 2008 can recognize his musical style in Hamilton which is a bit similar in certain song arrangements when you compare it to In the Heights songs, and now he's famous all over the country and everyone knows his name, literally, finally. he deserves all his success.