In The Heights - Recording Session, 2008 Grammy Award Winner (Best Cast Album)

Tony-Award winning 'In The Heights' takes you behind the scenes of their recording session for their highly anticipated cast recording. The final product is a Grammy Award winner.

[@jessegish8591]

That moment when you were on a Hamilton rampage, but then you do a throwback and remember that In the Heights is still the flippin' shit.

[@keleawilkins9610]

To say flippin and then shit is quite funny lmao

[@Haysalto]

This was so beautiful, seeing Lin get so freaking emotional at the end when they were recording finale almost had me tearing up, also damnnn lac is good at conducting and getting those vocals where they need to be!

[@somethingnexttonormal]

so agreed!

[@Shaw4Life]

Lin was going in on the Finale and then lac was going off but it was so sad...

[@gracenern8]

I have a crush on all of them there I said it

[@ekim1018]

Don't we all?

[@useroffline9999]

Karen is the best tbh

[@marmarhehe9648]

Simp

[@disgracedwafer2980]

Same

[@smileygirl1016]

IM SAYINGFGGGG

[@elizabethpage_]

Literally screaming after watching Lin sing the finale

[@TokyoBlue587]

crying I'm so moved

[@agneseditsstuff]

NotSoSecretSpy Ikr

[@CNBat]

Lin's face at 8:30 destroys me every time I watch this

[@TrapNerdMusic]

CNBat Doesn't it tho?

[@mcjecca]

I remember listening to this album in my car while I was leaving home for the first time after college graduation, moving eight hours away. I was feeling a lot of different things that day, and that song made me cry so much. It's funny going back and watching this so many years later and remembering that.

[@TheJuniorHighWeirdos]

+CNBat Oh god, I completely agree.

[@sofiasantamaria7861]

he said that when the show started he find out his abuelo was sick and he later passed away .

[@DanielGonzalezC]

I thought watching that a second time would be less hard. I was wrong.

[@elliebee9742]

Pacienca y fe was so intense, even the ensemble was putting so much energy into it

[@ChristopherLedbetter]

Olga Merediz puts her whole foot into that song!

[@hamilfever6610]

Lin's expressions while he sings are everything.

[@carline_fc]

Hamil Fever So genuine!

[@MattVargas]

I can't express how much I admire the choice to put the actors in place where the orchestra goes. I've never seen In The Heights but these recordings do serious justice and I'm gonna have to look into it :D

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Greatest Musical I've ever seen. Hamilton is my 2nd fav

[@dorcas7430]

Lackety Lac's hair has been fleekin since the beginning of time

[@michelleband475]

I was lucky enough to see this on Broadway with the original cast. One of my all time favorite shows. The energy was amazing. I had a feeling after seeing it that Lin was going to be a huge star.

[@BwayBaby1980]

during the last song when Lin almost cried.... i was so taken back by his passion. I am seriously crying. WELL DONE MR.MIRANDA.

[@3RacoonsInATrenchCoat]

"If not me, who keeps our legacies?" "And when you're gone, who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame? Who tells your story?"

[@danialbrecht2982]

dammit hamilton

[@chelsea6624]

STOP DOING THIS TO ME IM EMOTIONAL ENOUGH

[@kitty9710]

What is a legacy?

[@andreavilches231]

CreamedKitty x it's planting seed in a garden you never get to see

[@kitty9710]

+Andrea Vilches I wrote some notes at the beginning of a song someone will sing for me

[@useroffline9999]

Olga’s passion during Pacencia y fe was so moving. Such a talented cast

[@Bomama84]

I really hope they release something like this for Hamilton. Just watching the interaction between everyone involved is amazing.

[@TheJuniorHighWeirdos]

+hope gutierrez I completely agree. I'm obsessed with Hamilton and I'd love to see something like this for sure.

[@ammylover1]

It might be in the Hamilton movie that will be on pbs

[@eddieisdeadie11]

THEY DID!look it up!

[@christianwritesmusic]

They have! google hamilton cast album making

[@aly8950]

I just want to see them sing just one song tho

[@cheys5221]

Young Chris Jackson is just everything

[@DizzyWolf01]

God, the actress who plays Carla, man I just love her

[@cargo71]

I second that...

[@maxyne4432]

Her names Janet Daclan and I totally my grandparents got to see obc and I’m so jealous but it was the last Broadway show my grandpa saw because he got sick after that

[@gothard5]

Janet Dacal

[@maxyne4432]

@@gothard5 oops sorry I though it was Daclan I’m an idiot whatever. 😂

[@kaylall3106]

how is this a ten minute video about making the cast album yet Mandy Gonzalez never appears in it??

[@santanalopez14]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rebblep]

@@santanalopez14 ello Peggy, wasn’t expecting to see you here

[@ChristopherLedbetter]

Mandy's voice is my LIFE!!!

[@juliamarshall9164]

IKR I just came here to say that

[@MatthewCroftMusic]

Alex is such a fun conductor to watch - how cool would it be to work with him!

[@joybernus]

the way alex lacamoire conducts the end of the finale is so mesmerizing omg 😍😍😍

[@santanalopez14]

IKR!!! He is sooooo underappreciated!! 😍

[@heathernamara]

k but the “i serve café” gets me everytime it’s my favourite part

[@elliebee9742]

Karen Olivo is my queen

[@gotyami]

i live in the heights, and I've never been so proud to be Hispanic :)

[@Yruak99]

Hey man! U still live there? Hows life?

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Best Musical in the last 20 years.

[@brnnastrr]

first 10 seconds: quiet lin: hEHHE

[@oliviasamford6289]

AHHHH LIN IS CRYING IM CRYING EVERYONE IS CRYING

[@LPM12]

That finale does it for me every time, something about the lines "The hydrants are open, cool breezes blow." It gets me every time, I officially am announcing that I have to see this show!!

[@Isabellaa_ia]

8:33 THE FINALE IS SAD BUT AN AMAZING SONG AND THE SAME TIME WHEN LIN SAYS "I'm home" IT'S SO HEARTBREAKING AAA

[@edwinrobles9835]

Have to come back and get my ITH fix periodically. Never never gets old. Can't wait for the movie in 2020

[@allisonbergh4429]

edwin Robles and none of them age, they all just get more lovable and amazing

[@artkid3432]

Lin getting emotional singing Finale made me tear up...

[@jomarflette7149]

I just love how Lin Manuel gets so deep into the song made me

[@thewetweiners]

I am not ashamed of how many times I have come back to this video

[@mcjecca]

I'm probably responsible for half of the views of this video, but I just noticed Javier Munoz at 7:21. I knew he subbed for Lin in this show, too, but never recognized him before.

[@JohnPerez718]

I'm such a baby. The Finale just gets to me. Every. Single. Time.

[@jadynlozada8181]

They are just the most genuine people!! When Lin cries when he sings "I'm home" is just so pure

[@thelark9926]

so... all i can think of is "who lives, who dies, who tells your story" and its usnavi telling abuela's story and i've hurt myself

[@Urfavlatinabaddieisback]

i played that in the movie version lol

[@nyxeo]

Washington: Your wife needs you alive, son, I need you alive-- Hamilton: CaLL mE sOn OnE mOrE tImE!!! Washington: Hey little homie don't get so upset!

[@user-ib1nx6rw3z]

Ahaha 🤣

[@denissegiron]

omg the emotion that Lin puts when he sings The Finale, that's what made this show so amazing!!

[@biancat1645]

In complete tears by the end. Lin-Manuel, you are incredible.

[@J17105]

12 years later a movie of this is gonna come out Even though it's been delayed by corona

[@santanalopez14]

June 11th!!! I absolutely can't wait!!!!!

[@honeyhoney6794]

3:44 JANET STOP BEING ADORABLE

[@chantelvanderveen9786]

Beautiful! I love seeing Alex conduct.

[@AmberHope512]

the pure emotion that Lin has is so raw and beautiful! 8:33-8:37

[@corathecowboy]

lin's emotion gave me GOOSEBUMPS.

[@jazzykayonbroadway]

i swear, he puts so much emotion into everything, it seriously evokes emotions from EVERYONE. we're all crying. is your name a Rent allusion per chance?

[@birdlawco]

I can't decide whether Lin is cute or hot I can't I really can't I'm split.

[@stephaniel2850]

haha, he's both! He's a precious ray of sunshine cutie pie dork, but his crazy intelligence, talent and passion is also super hot xD

[@WhatTheElisa]

+stephanie L this is really well expressed thank you

[@TokyoBlue587]

This describes him so perfectly!!

[@Superchicka8]

Lin's passion is unshakable

[@scotttomlin5895]

I love the look on Lin’s face after the last note of the finale.

[@yanaindica2567]

Lin and Alex really is a match made in Music heaven. Whenever they are together beautiful music is made

[@nuckinfuts53]

8:33- 8:37 "I found my island, I've been on it this whole time I'M HOME!!!" I love Lin Manuel Miranda! I have had the pleasure of watching the play last year, meeting him at my school (RU!) and I will be going again this Saturday. I won't be the same without him! i

[@bridgetegan5650]

Let’s just appreciate the Lin and Chris’s matching hats right now

[@Chaadi87]

I know, I know!! My favorite parts are when you can see them looking at each other through the glass, and -haha- those two guys marking their steps while being scrunched up together in their little booth. Wow, I love IN THE HEIGHTS.

[@kmh524]

Oh my god. So just LISTENING to the Finale makes me cry, but seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda in tears as he sang it just about KILLED ME. So much love for this musical and for Lin.

[@inessilva3909]

lin transpiring so much emotion in the finale really brought me to tears i love this man

[@JenniferLaski]

8:32-8:38--it's amazing to see how emotional they get and how in character they can be outside their theater. it really shows how passionate they are about musicals. In the Heights is AWESOME!

[@rebeccasacks2134]

my heart honestly hurts

[@Superchicka8]

when Lin is singing about Abuela Claudia I'm about to cry, his facial expressions are so emotional

[@jewelee208]

lin-manual miranda is bsolutely amazing and i was blessed to have seen him perform in LA. i can't imagine this production without him. and such strong women in the cast!!! this production just made me so proud. and i'm not even latina! maybe it's because i'm second generation and i connected so well with the plight and stories of this community. bravo to everyone in this production. a well-deserved tony. EVERYONE NEEDS to see this show.

[@karenrichter4014]

The last song always gives me chills. My high school is doing this show and auditions are Monday! So excited, I've always wanted to be apart of this show and now I have a chance, (I'm on my mom's profile, I am 16)

[@ella9120]

That’s so fun who did you play?

[@cargo71]

My first contact with In The Heights was an amateur play here in Buenos Aires. It's been a few days that I'm looking the Broadway vids. Realy love this musical, either in spanish or english! Lin is a genius! Greetings from Argentina!

[@jadynlozada8181]

Omg I can't believe this video was 10 mins, it was so amazing that I thought it was only 2 mins 😮

[@gally5153]

Lin is too precious for this world

[@RosesNightengales]

I love In The Heights, I listen to it non stop! I sing through out the whole entire album, its so much fun and I love it. COME BACK TO BROADWAY PLEASE!

[@ycarly]

that finale gave me chills! it's a great story with great music, and is truly touching. definitely my favorite musical i have seen on broadway!

[@MultiTiffany24]

the finale!!! it gets to me,,Lin Miranda is seriously amazing!!!!! I love this show...Christopher Jackson's voice...sooo beautful

[@Drew914]

I was lucky to see it twice, Once on Broadway, the 2nd when it toured the country. It is an amazing, unforgettable show.

[@BradWilson86]

I saw this on tour, but good grief I wish I could've seen this cast.

[@Lucia-pp1ej]

CHRIS AND LIN'S HATS OMG

[@VedaWC]

One of my favorite musicals ever!!! I listen to this at work all the time. I think my co-workers have gotten used to hearing me TRYING to sing in Spanish. Lol!!

[@artyzara1799]

To return back to this video after the movie trailer has come out is such a magical thing...

[@miacienfuegos5603]

Joshua Henry in the ensemble, but is now Aaron Burr in Hamilton!

[@biancat1645]

8:34, most beautiful moment to ever exist

[@RubCar91]

I love the music and I loved the show! Can't wait to see it again! Lin-Manuel is an inspiration and an incredibly talented person. I can't stop singing and rapping these songs, I connect so well with them. Amazing show! Thank you so much for the video!!! :)

[@diamond2979]

Young Chris IM CHOKING OMG HE SOUNDS SO DIFFERENT

[@mirandaflood8964]

why is Chris Jackson so talented

[@santanalopez14]

Why are they ALL so incredibly talented?? 😍😍😍😍😍 Love this cast so much 😍😍😍

[@foxtatertot]

One of my dream roles for ANY production of In The Heights is to play Usnavi. And i hope that some day that'll come true.

[@lifeisgood9800]

Me too I'm fully Filipino but I am also of Hispanic Descent because my Grandma is fully Filipino but she's also of Hispanic Descent. Lin brought In The Heights to Manila Philippines in 2012 and that was the first time there was ever a full on In The Heights Filipino Cast. I also want to someday play the role of Hamilton. Both roles mean a lot to me

[@hannahmaezie]

in the heights is so REAL. its all passion and emotion pouring out onto the stage and straight into people's hearts. i love every second of it!

[@princessff86]

seeing Lin's face when he sings the finale makes me cry every time!

[@ilonadonovan443]

Lin's laugh at the beginning!

[@aznboiofpower]

Lin-Manuel Miranda is absolutely amazing. This is by far my most favorite musical and I'm in love with the soundtrack. Lin is a genius.

[@allisonbergh4429]

OMG Lin’s face at 8:37 - I could watch the last minute of this forever

[@carlyncollier2223]

And that is the true beauty of theatre. The emotion, the comradery, the raw, live guts of people. This is just beautiful.

[@craigsbro22]

This show is magical.

[@zzloop3699]

I adore Lin Manuel Miranda, my goodness! I'd like to thank his parents for raising him. He is such a gift to mankind. Mom and Dad, thank you! You did a fantastic job of raising such a gifted person! The entire cast is outstanding (as well as the whole musical production! The orchestra, the chorus singers, the dancers... the whole shebang!), and the movie version is just as good as this one. Cheers!

[@Tannaw1234]

lin shows so much emotion i love it great musical

[@JoccoTacco]

last school year, my musical director gave me a cd of In The Heights & i instantly fell in love with the story that it told. it makes me feel like i've come home or like i'm really going to do something really big and real in the world. i only dream to be able to work with Lin Manuel Miranda because he's created a piece of real art and real magic that you can only hear on your iPod or see on Broadway. i'm only 16, and for me to be this passionate about this is amazing. In The Heights is amazing.

[@PeNgUiNfReAk110]

olga has an unbelievable voice.

[@RosesNightengales]

I can't believe they recorded this in a day o.o

[@aly8950]

that's how long it's usually supposed to be

[@samfordofficial]

This is so awesome seeing this!!!

[@bwaygurl105]

Thanks so much! This video is really enjoyable

[@91Montse]

Lin is my inspiration since I saw the show

[@lunacya]

Wonderful!!

[@drazo0889]

omg! freakin' amazing!! i can't wait to go see it!!

[@parismcpirate]

I can't stop crying. That was so beautiful! Thank you for filming this. I absolutely loved it.

[@lukev7]

so inspiring!

[@theultimatesimp3318]

My mom just told me that she heard about this musical many years ago and I’m shocked! She said it was an extremely big deal in Mexican television ☺️

[@StevenCharles13]

nominated...and won!!! the Grammy. yayyy I LOVE this show!

[@Sdhammond88]

everytime i listen to the finale i cry...it gives me chills everytime...

[@gerardyatcilla4839]

So Incredible!!!

[@ryanburke4633]

I love this cast recording so much

[@Bildungsrebell]

It's incredible how these guys rock the studio. They didn't produce music - they ARE music, life and the story. I would buy hundreds of DVDs just with those behind the scenes recordings because every single second is so authentic. Thank you for the treasures you share with us!