IN THE HEIGHTS---"BREATHE"---"REUNION CONCERT"

Recorded Live on Feb 11,2013 @ The United Palace Theater in Washington Heights, NY.

[@laurelrogers5]

I have heard all of Hamilton and most of In the Heights and I truly believe that THIS is the best song Lin has written. it's not incredibly complicated or genius... in fact if you look at the lyrics they're actually quite simple and straightforward. but the simplicity, music, harmonies, and Mandy's passion make this song. I love how she sings "I am the one who made it out!" also the faster part of the firescapes. just so much passion and beauty. 👏👏👏

[@lesslycepeda9693]

Agreed, this song is just wonderful...

[@jasminerichardson6781]

Absolutely. This is, BY FAR, my favorite LMM composed song.

[@visualvellichor6273]

Laurel Rogers I know, I mean, I love Hamilton but In the Heights has some really special beauty p, and I absolutely adore Nina, she's my favourite character

[@HotPinkAshley]

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[@neeneba4903]

This is one of my favorite songs. It is just so good and relatable.

[@cuttlefishii]

Okay so seeing Lin singing some of the background parts here made me really emotional. He built this character from the ground up, and now he's in the background, out of sight, guiding her along and telling her to breathe. She has a path to walk, and things will get worse before they get better, but he made her and he's going to be there for her.

[@Oncekaterina]

2 songs in to the show and you're already crying because of this

[@matthewdavidson5609]

this has always been me

[@hoguertorres5439]

lysgeorgia all them wigs were snatched 💆

[@itsgabs2]

THE EMOTION IN LIN'S, CHRIS' AND KAREN'S FACES REPRESENT ME SO MUCH

[@TheJuniorHighWeirdos]

Mandy is the best Nina I've ever seen

[@Valeria-mh6lm]

no shes not . shes way too old to be nina

[@stillatin]

that makes no sense all of these actors are too old to be their characters. Use some common sense.

[@somethingnexttonormal]

+Valeria Cuadros its been 8 years since she was Nina on broadway. And also it would be hard to find a college age person to play Nina because they would be busy with college stuff

[@alonsodonayreadrian5052]

the best nina ive seen is gisela ponce de leon, in peru

[@useroffline9999]

Yep. She’s also a pretty good Angelica

[@Ineeee]

Wow. Been watching videos of people singing "breathe" for the past hour. This one gave me goosebumps and made me cry. Ovation for Mandy

[@dianaluna821]

Ine Danger that’s because she’s the original 🙌🏻

[@dianaluna821]

Ine Danger the original singer for the “in the heights” album

[@Ineeee]

@@dianaluna821 yes I know!

[@moreblack]

This is the song that got me into In The Heights

[@latteknowsbest6365]

what a coincidence! I'm doing the same! I'm supposed to be writing an essay on evolution and genes and made the horrible choice to put on a broadway solo playlist and this song came up--now I'm going to spend the next hour listening to several versions of this song

[@arikathames7221]

It looks like Karen is holding back tears in the background while Mandy is singing. Can't blame her, Mandy is phenomenal!!!

[@tobiimatthew2160]

i know i was

[@reginacerezo6488]

mandy could punch me in the face and i'd say thank you

[@Isabellajugo]

feel you

[@useroffline9999]

Saaaaame

[@brookeewing4315]

my mom is close friends with mandy lol, she follows me on insta. She wouldn't punch anyone in the face she is so nice

[@juliamarshall9164]

@@brookeewing4315 you really wanted to slip that in wherever you could, huh?

[@brookeewing4315]

BFKSJFNKSNF I FORGOT I WROTE THAT COMMENT BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH, Idk I was very happy at that time and just wanted to show off, sorry lmao

[@tayvila4905]

I learned some good Spanish from this show tbh

[@nellebolton7910]

Same

[@tatiyanacooper3967]

Anything can happen beyond sunrise

[@alejandrogambardella4168]

so how do you say kiss me... xd

[@audreykorba7660]

Tayvi La for real

[@vxlerieyu]

ME TOO- 💀💀💀

[@candacegillon3182]

the piragua guy got more cheers than Lin at the start haha

[@themoviecritic1092]

That just shows the power of the fan favorite support characters, my friend

[@brothermusician4191]

But they already cheered for him at the first song.

[@NobodyInAllofOZ1]

I still can't believe she didn't get a tony nod for Nina i think it would have be well deserved! so much passion!

[@kevinmay9151]

I feel this but the one fatal flaw with Mandy, she does not read as a college freshmen. No offense to her I love her.

[@larrystuckeyii2238]

I also feel like Nina’s story/motivations were not as clear as the other characters. I feel that the movie fixed this issue with a revised story for Nina.

[@kevinmay9151]

@@larrystuckeyii2238 I totally disagree. Who wouldn't overwork themselves before asking their parents for virtually all their money.

[@kitty9710]

Chris and Lin are obviously gorgeous but, the Piragua guy is adorable as well.

[@georgiaedwards6812]

Watching this- Lin is so clearly in total admiration of the people he works with

[@cathryndecastro2588]

Karen Olivo crying before Mandy has even started singing is me whenever I hear Mandy sing.

[@joebosh8219]

My new religion is how she hits "FIRE escape" at 2:31.

[@TheJayWashExperience]

The piragua guy's voice is GORGEOUS

[@lnabement]

I would give anything to see the original cast again. I cant believe it's been ten years. 😭😭

[@broadwaybrook2319]

I know! Nothing beats the original cast of In the Heights

[@ravenwing6872]

*Me walking up to friends* Me: Hey Guys, its me! Also Me: Hey Guys, Its Me! The biggest disapointment you know...

[@stellaiscrazy001]

lin looks like a proud dad

[@devvasquez9863]

Can’t relate

[@amazinborkus6656]

Chris is looking at her like: THAT'S MY WIFE!

[@itsagleekthing]

Mandy Gonzales is the most underrated actress ever. She is gold.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Yeah she is!

[@somethingnexttonormal]

Omg karen's crying in the background. Just proves how powerful mandy"s voice is

[@angiewagner9232]

C-Jack and Linnamon are to precious for this world.

[@BlessTheFallenOnes]

so i gotta say I met mandy! her and my teacher went to school together and she's the sweetest thing!!

[@isabeldiaz5370]

oml lucky!!!!!!

[@audreykorba7660]

Meghan Wallace OH MY GOD I WOULD CRY

[@leoo6116]

WHATFOFKGNGM OMG LUCKY ???

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Meghan Wallace, that is AWESOME! I'm glad you share that information on what a sweet person she is.

[@meiji4785]

2:30 I dont know why but I love the way she sang "fire-escape"

[@kaitlyncarroll3314]

Mandy Gonzalez is my queen

[@riley1875]

Saaame

[@iss344]

This is my street I smile at the faces I've known all my life, They regard me with pride. And everyone's sweet, They say, "You're going places!" So how can I say That while I was away, I had so much to hide? Hey guys, it's me! The biggest disappointment You know- The kid couldn't hack it, She's back, and She's walking real slow. Welcome home, Just breathe, Sigue andando el camino Por toda su vida. Nina: Respira. Just breathe- Y si pierdes mis huellas Que Dios te bendiga. Respira. As the radio plays Old forgotten boleros, I think of the days When the city was mine. I remember the praise, Community: Ay, the adoro, te quiero. Te adoro, The neighborhood waved, And said, "Nina, be brave, Te quiero, And you're gonna be fine!" Respira! And maybe it's me, Respira! But it all seems like Lifetimes ago, So what do I say To these faces That I used to know? "Hey, I'm home?" Neighbor Lady: Mira, Nina, Hey, Lady & Community: No me preocupo por ella. They're not worried about me. Mira, allí esta nuestra estrella. They are all counting on me to succeed. Ella si da la talla, Nina: Community: I am the one who made it out. Aaah! The one who always Aaah! Made the grade. Aaah! But maybe I should Mira, Have just stayed home, Nina. When I was a child I stayed wide awake, Climbed to the highest place On every fire escape- Restless to climb. Respira, I got every scholarship, Saved every dollar, The first to go to college, How do I tell them why Respira, I'm coming back home With my eyes on Aaah! The horizon, Aaah! Just me and the GWB, Asking, gee Nina, What'll you be? Straighten the spine. Smile for the neighbors. Everything's fine. Everything's cool. The standard reply, "Lots of tests, Lots of papers." Smile, wave goodbye, And pray to the sky, Oh God, And what will my parent say? Nina, Can I go in there and say, Nina, "I know that I'm Letting you down, " Abuela Claudia: Nina, Just breathe

[@Good.little.theatergirl]

Gracias

[@ifr-ed]

2:40 ... how to kill a whole theater. This is instant tears in the eyes of everyone. One of the perfect moments you only see/hear in live performances.

[@Ashluv085]

that makes no sense at all! Her voice literally just flys out of her mouth! effortlessly! if I could sing like that people would hate me because i would sing EVERYTHING! god i love mandy! she brought tears to my eyes

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Ha! I like what you said about, "If I could sing like that people would hate me because I would sing EVERYTHING." I know right? Mandy is amazing! I love her as Nina!

[@k.vetriselvan]

Oh Mandy, every single time I hear you sing I get goosebumps! The whole song! Every single time! Love her so much :)

[@dieuhien08]

I live a few blocks away from The United Palace Theater. Still kicking myself for not seeing this reunion nor the show while it was on Broadway.

[@BriBeMe315]

Here i go crying again as if i haven't watched this a million times lol

[@lareinezakharia8715]

this song makes me wish i was talented

[@mayachh8995]

Yesssss tho

[@ShadowIsMoi]

This song gives me GOOSE BUMPS every single time mandy sings it I sweat, this is the only song that Lin has written that gets me this riled up It's just a master piece with how simple but powerful it is I'm having feelings ahhhh

[@kennedi.m]

Her voice is perfect. And this song...ugh. Perfect concert.

[@bubbahhorse1907]

the whoooooo at 3:35 is me

[@TIGERDRUCE]

+Bubbah horse ......ME TOO....YOU SOUND LIKE YOUR DOWNSTAIRS IN THE ORCHESTRA!!!!...WOW WHAT A GREAT SHOW!!!!

[@AcidRainbowSkies]

She's phenomenal! and I love this song so much..!

[@miacalder5970]

I love Lin's face throughout the song... he looks so proud, even after all this time. Lovely!

[@love_1_life265]

After being in position where I’m supposed to be going to college but feeling scared about it all this song hits right in the feels

[@nellebolton7910]

I love how the only people not singing background are Chris and the people who play Nina's mom and dad because like...Yeah. that's accurate to the characters. Her parents don't know she's back yet...Benny can't speak much Spanish... It makes sense I love that look Lin gives her like "I am so proud of you" I love Piragua guy.... I just adore this song!

[@rayand3562]

i almost forgot to watch this today

[@kismemoria]

real stuff right here

[@francesaprilrheavillanueva765]

this song with Mandy always give me goosebumps

[@gillianb2352]

shes out of this world what a talent

[@musicprincess9747]

This song seems so simple but conveys so much, I love it.

[@ShadowFhoenix]

She sings this so well the part (chorus) when she sings the first one to go to college is just Insta repeat for me :D

[@stylishnene]

SHE OWNED IT. NAILED IT. SIGNED AND DELIVERED

[@sebaims]

I always come back to this vid… god she’s a beast

[@studydanielle5762]

3:29 look at vanessa's face😭😭 i love this cast so much god.... nina is the best. her story seems bleak and *shallow* for some but that's just not true. mandy just makes that story even more touching. "just.... breathe."

[@ryleetalunay8394]

I love how theyre all in the background in awe like "DAMMMMMMMN SON SHES FRICKING AMAZING"

[@audretwelch3328]

This makes me smile from joy every time I see this. The energy and commitment to this song fills my musical heart

[@loucas3245]

The guitar failed at the end, but I STILL BAWLED ANYWAYS

[@madiroser1546]

I love how I learn more Spanish from this then I did in 3 years of actual Spanish class and also Nina you great soul

[@claricesilva2700]

I love this song.Lin writing with Mandy voice...Perfection.😍

[@salmonpistols3661]

Friend: what's your favorite song? Me: Breathe Friend:oh the one by Maddie Z?! Me: no... In the heights...

[@domingacordova1060]

It was actually Mackenzie

[@broadwaybrook2319]

veemaki, it's like saying your favorite song is This is Me, and the other person thinks you're talking about the song by Demi Lovato, and you're talking about the powerful song from The Greatest Showman.

[@spoolen787]

the fact that Karen Olivo her co star is crying after hearing this songs hundreds of times means something.

[@elisacanovas4566]

I'd only listened to the film version and never cried but this was instantly tear jerking. Wow. This guy blows me away all the time.

[@LizzieMarie08]

I cried when I heard this song for the first time ... my favorite of the musical!!

[@Orholam]

All the goosebumps! you can see "Nina" in the background experiencing the catharsis with all her body.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

All the cast members were holding back tears

[@taylordowning2533]

I'm not crying.. are you crying...lol....but seriously that was beautiful. I actually felt her pain in this song. I even saw a couple of the castmates cry.

[@BaileyS72697]

So true! She deserves to be praised.

[@esard2011]

Why does piraguero have the best voice in the cast though?

[@EmbraceTheInevitable]

Oh my god 🙆 Just oh my god !!! That was so passionate and heartfelt and just SPECTACULAR ✨🌟💫 Gosh I loved this 😢🙌

[@pilarnewton3234]

I'm sittin on an Amtrak train trying to darndest to not sing along at the top of my lungs lol

[@mewstix]

This song makes me emotional every time. 🥺❤️

[@Emma-tr4kn]

i truly cry every time... this song is so amazing.

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

I used to see Mandy on the train all the time when i went to university. Being a YUGE ITH fan, I would lk get giddy but never asked for anything. It was just a priviledge to be on the same cart as her.

[@claricesilva2700]

I'm addicted in this perfomance. She's amazing.

[@godswiph]

This is so amazing... on SOOO many levels! ❤️

[@tashadhyani]

I am bawling my eyes out like Karen Olivo in this video everytime I see a performance of this number, whoever plays Nina

[@bsusak09]

I LOVE this song so much

[@sabrinahance2135]

PERFECTIONNNNNNNNN, I'm crying, I love Mandy Gonzalez

[@Dezaos]

Imagine that “when I was a child” transitioning to Spanish Lowkey sings in Portuguese due to that being the language I can sing... I can’t with myself :3

[@mayapapaya7538]

i have heard beautiful versions of this song, and leslie grace sang it so well in the film, but god NOBODY can sing this song like Mandy Gonzalez does

[@TatianaLam]

this is the song that always makes me cry. sin duda, su mejor canción

[@bbb-vb3ml]

she is AMAZING

[@denchan8965]

I GOT GOOSEBUMPS THROUGHOUT THE SONG. MANDY IS 👑

[@compassrose1466]

A good look at Lin throughout the video and an amazing song with an incredible singer. This video is amazing. ;;

[@leelandluver]

She's so amazing. I love this song.

[@Protomang]

What a powerful performance! I'm a mess right now.

[@sharvirana1590]

This is one of the best songs LIn has ever written.

[@ashleysadreamer]

its so cute that me and Karen are crying together

[@xmimixO17]

i loved this performance !!!!!

[@arixonverashernandez8213]

Me too. You actually did it like her last time you performed this song!

[@maybemabry29]

I was in a masterclass with Mandy and she was really sweet and had great feedback. She's a really great actress and she does a beautiful job in whatever she is doing.

[@kennedi.m]

I don't even know how to freak out right now! You know how you just suddenly get goosebumps??!?

[@vanniam7220]

i got goosebumps she is amazing

[@fionnaadeline7525]

This song makes me weep!

[@PotatoSoupT]

That moment right before “straighten the spine” chills.

[@radiosience]

ok no song ever has fucked me up as much as this does. not a single song. i cry every damn time i listen to this.

[@caitlinmarie2779]

chills. every time.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

3:23 Like a proud father

[@Isabellajugo]

best Nina ever, amazing

[@pikaaapower]

She's so amazing :)

[@eved.2173]

LOVE this song

[@stylishnene]

The 2021 cast did the songs justice #lesliegrace did beautifully well.

[@internetuser528]

When the *reunion* was almost 10 years ago and the actual show was almost 20 years ago 😅

[@cargo71]

First time I see this. This girl is pure power and sweetness! Still no movie of this great musical?

[@rodolfomartinez7727]

This is incredibly powerful

[@amykorba3648]

Omg I love Nina she’s the best

[@b-lodeedee]

This is my favorite song. Even though I don't speak Spanish it resonates with me, "Just Breathe" so much so I look up the Spanish words so I can understand the meaning and poorly sing lol 🤣

[@cuddlypenguin123]

I hope anyone who saw the movie stumbles on this version here and sees how it should be DONE!!! Now THIS is how you connect with (and being tears to) an audience! (I don’t know if in the movie it was the actress or the director or both but this should have had everyone in the movie theater bawling but it stead it was too “lite”, IMHO)

[@Beautifullytragic6]

YES! Agreed.

[@mione134]

Exactly. This was a reunion concert and they all brought the emotion and acting. Especially Mandy. The movie cutting out all the emotions of the character of Nina and Benny really took away from a decent movie. Nina is a main character, and in the movie they made her a glorified extra. It hurt me. At least I still have my bootlegs and this beautiful reunion concert.