Speakers from Princeton University and Elon University will take audiences inside the popular musical in series of short pre-performance talks.
February 12 @7pm: Dr. Brian Herrera of Princeton University will speak on Latina/o representation in Broadway musicals
February 13 @7pm: Steven Lessner of Elon’s English Department will speak on hip-hop narratives as modes of expression for under-represented groups
February 15 @1:30pm: Allison Pichowicz, Elon student, will speak on her dramaturgical research into the Washington Heights neighborhood in New York
In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes explores the hopes and dreams of the Washington Heights community with a fusion of Broadway, hip hop, and Latin music styles. The Elon production is directed by Lynne Kurdziel Formato with musical direction by Rick Church.
Talks take place at in the McCrary Theatre lobby in the Center for the Arts. Talks are free and open to the public, and last ten minutes.