Natalie Venetia Belcon, Matte Martinez, Linedy Genao, More Complete New York City Center In the Heights Gala Cast

Key Points:

• New York City Center announced the full cast for its upcoming gala presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' In the Heights, running from October 28 to November 15, directed by David Mendizábal with choreography by Mayte Natalio and music direction by Alejandro Senior.
• The production stars Matte Martinez as Usnavi, Jaci Calderon as Nina, Ashley De La Rosa as Vanessa, and features a diverse ensemble including Tony winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and Linedy Genao, with casting by The Telsey Office.
• In the Heights, originally Miranda's college project, won four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical and was a 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist; it inspired Miranda’s Hamilton and had a 2020 film adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu.
• The musical centers on Washington Heights' immigrant community striving for the American Dream, with City Center’s production featuring scenic design by Riw Rakkulchon, costumes by Dede Ayite, lighting by Justin Townsend, and sound by Alex Neumann.
• NY City Center’s Artistic Director Jenny Gersten emphasized the show’s impact on young artists and highlighted the significance of presenting this beloved musical in New York City, where the story originated.