AP News, June 4th, 2007
"In the Heights," the lively off-Broadway musical about Latino residents of New York's Washington Heights, will be getting a Broadway address.
The critically praised show, which features music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, plans to set up shop in a larger theater during the 2007-2008 season. The Broadway opening date and theater will be announced. It has been playing at 37 Arts, 450 W. 37th St., since January.
"Over the past six months, we have had the luxury of time to gain insight to what needs to be done to move `In the Heights' to the next step," producer Kevin McCollum said. The musical will close July 15 off-Broadway and will be retooled a bit before the Broadway transfer, the producer added.
Tickets for the remaining weeks of the off-Broadway run can be purchased through Ticketmaster, 212-307-4100, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Web site, http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com.
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Off-Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of selected shows as of June 4. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets _ including by calling the box office, Telecharge or Ticketmaster _ appear at the end.
_"10 Million Miles." The story of an extended road trip by a young man and a young woman. A new musical by Patty Griffin and Keith Bunin. Now in previews. Opens June 14. Atlantic Theater Company. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"Be." A rhythmic extravaganza by the Israeli troupe Mayumana combines dance, acting, music and percussion. Union Square. Ticketmaster.
_"Beyond Glory." The stories of eight men who have received the Medal of Honor. Stephen Lang wrote and stars in this one-man show. A Roundabout Theatre Company production. Now in previews. Opens June 21. Laura Pels. 212-719-1300.
_"Blue Man Group." They paint each other. They paint the audience. They unroll toilet paper. Foreign tourists love this long-running new vaudeville show. Astor Place. Ticketmaster.
_"Crazy Mary." A mother and son try to get their hands on the family fortune, controlled by a cousin who hasn't said much in years. Sigourney Weaver stars in a comedy by A.R. Gurney. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"Dixie's Tupperware Party." Dixie Longate, in the person of Kris Andersson, sells those fabulous plastic products in her one-person show. Ars Nova. SmartTix. 212-868-4444.
_"Eurydice." A modern interpretation by Sarah Ruhl of a classic myth, the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, seen from the perspective of Ruhl's title character. Now in previews. Opens June 18. Second Stage. 212-246-4422.
_"Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit." The latest edition of the long-running off-Broadway revue that pokes fun at Broadway shows and their stars. The show currently is playing an engagement at Chicago's Royal George Theatre. It will return to New York in late June. 47th Street. Telecharge.
_"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." The mildest of musical revues about relationships between men and women. Westside Theatre Upstairs. Telecharge.
_"In a Dark Dark House." Neil LaBute's drama about two brothers dealing with their past. The cast includes Frederick Weller, Ron Livingston and Louisa Krause. Lucille Lortel. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"Naked Boys Singing." A musical revue. The title says it all. Plays Fridays and Saturday. New World Stages. Telecharge.
_"Passing Strange." A young artist searches for himself through sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. A new musical by singer-songwriter Stew and Heidi Rodewald. Public. 212-967-7555. Closes July 1.
_"Sessions." A therapist and his patients. A new musical by Albert Tapper. Peter Jay Sharp at Playwrights Horizons. Ticket Central 212-279-4200.
_"Spaulding Gray: Stories Left to Tell." A collection of stories, both well-known and never-seen, by the celebrated monologuist. The cast includes Kathleen Chalfant and Frank Wood. Minetta Lane. Ticketmaster.
_"Stomp." A noisy yet effective celebration of percussion in this long-running new vaudeville revue. Orpheum. Ticketmaster.
_"The Fantasticks." The little musical about young love that ran and ran and ran off-Broadway is back. Snapple Theater Center. Ticketmaster.
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The Telecharge number is 212-239-6200 unless otherwise indicated. There is a $6.50 service charge per ticket, plus a handling fee per order that varies from $2.50 to $4.00 depending on method of delivery.
Ticketmaster is 212-307-4100. There is a $7 "convenience" charge per ticket, plus a handling fee per order that varies depending on method of delivery.
Both Telecharge and Ticketmaster will provide information on specific seat locations. They also have toll-free numbers for theater ticket calls outside New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. For Telecharge call 800-432-7250; for Ticketmaster call 800-755-4000.
The TKTS booth in Times Square is currently in a temporary location just outside the New York Marriott Marquis hotel on West 46th St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. It sells same-day discount tickets to Broadway, off-Broadway, music and dance productions. There is a $3 service charge per ticket. Cash or travelers checks only. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday evening performances, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The downtown TKTS booth is in the South Street Seaport at the corner of Front and John Streets. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. _ for Sunday evening performance tickets only.
Matinee tickets must be purchased at South Street Seaport the day before, meaning Wednesday matinee tickets are available Tuesday, Saturday matinee tickets are available Friday and Sunday matinee tickets are available Saturday.
Full-price tickets and information on Broadway and off-Broadway shows are available at the Broadway Ticket Center, located on the east side of Broadway between 46th Street and 47th Street. There is a $4.50 service charge per ticket.
