En Washington Heights: Original Wesleyan University Production, 2000

Nina Rosario's first song in my first draft of In The Heights, which I directed at Wesleyan University's '92 Theater. In this draft, Nina is on her way home from her first year at Yale. For the lyrics to this song, go to Linmanuel.com/blog
In the Wesleyan Production:
Nina: Aileen Payumo
Benny: Gabe Cohen-DeVries
Alma (Benny's mom!): Yi-Lo Yu
Lincoln (Nina's Brother!): Raphael Santiago
Usnavi: Julio Pabón
Vanessa: Sabina Neugebauer
Kevin: David Martinez
Camila: Dawn Papacena
Ensemble: Katie Takayanagi, Mike Padilla
Enjoy!

[@StefoFizzle]

Dear Lin, I hope you realize that, for us In The Heights lovers, this footage is more precious than any gold or diamonds you can find on earth - THANK YOU, again! :D

[@usnavi]

@supersingerevan The '92 is the NAME of the theater. It was built in 1892. The year is 2000.

[@charliethegent]

@MakeupByLaurenP Universal dropped plans to make the movie. Some sources claimed it was because most bankable latino stars weren't interested in participating in small roles. The silver lining being that let's face it many latin movie stars today don't have the chops to bring this show to life, and when the movie does get made, it will hopefully get made with truly talented people.

[@dianehochman]

This is very cool...My family is BIG In The Heights fans and I used to work at Wesleyan so it's neat to see the history.

[@DimbleDuck]

Lin, You are such an inspiration and am amazing artist. I hope you keep writing and performing forever. You are something very special my friend. Hope to meet you someday.=)

[@thereitergroup]

Thanks so much! This is AMAZING! I would love to see more of this production!

[@futuresuperstar4life]

I went to CCY at Wesleyan last year and everyday we had class in the '92 Theatre :O

[@lolo1086]

"en washington heights" is all that survived, haha

[@kayebitch84]

Just found out that Nina (Aileen Payumo) is the daughter of our former congressman here in the Philippines. Mindfucked.XD Such a small world. Hahahaha

[@jenniferfeliciano66]

Wesleyan? That's where Marshall went to college! And Lily! And Ted! Love this. Love This!

[@citysnidget]

@usnavi hactually, the Patricelli '92 Theater was originally called Rich Hall and was the University's first stand-alone library building, and its construction was completed in 1868. In 1930, after construction was completed on the new Olin Library, the class of 1892 donated money to have Rich Hall converted into a theater, which is why it is the '92. I think you went to Wes a few years before the "Patricelli" was tacked on as a result of another donation. And here ends the Weshistory. -2ndstage

[@LAndreaDeLeon]

she looks so young. crazy

[@supersingerevan]

@usnavi Ok, that makes sense! I figured you didn't start writing In the Heights when you were 12.

[@MarineForceAlpha]

you shuld totally have a in the heights tour started fall of 2014... right after i graduate college :P

[@quiroz923]

Jajajaja, esto es oro, Miranda. Es genial ver como solía ser el show cuando comenzaste a hacerlo.... Hay mas clips de estos?

[@scienceharris123]

@lolo1086 And the lei le lo li the piragua guy does! :)

[@supersingerevan]

Wait, the title says 2000, but the description box says '92. Explain?

[@mpheli]

awesome!! :)

[@mjwc97]

is this the only video of the early poductions?

[@ell0mynameis]

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