Forever ago, or at least over five years ago, I was listening to the in the heights 96,000 song, and wiritng that I wish I could see the production but at the point, it was off broadway. I also think at the time, Lin Manuel was deep into Hamilton, so again no real mentioning that in the heights would ever come back so that I could see it. Well, Guess who saw the musical on Halloween? ME! When I tell you I was crying, screaming, throwing up at being able to see the show. Of course I spent way too much money on merch, and beverages but whatever. It so worth it, beyond worth it, and I was able to find a ticket for 45$. The show completes on November 15, and I would love to be able to go back to see it again, but there arent any affordable tickets left. Howver However, the show is worth whatever price they are asking for.

I could only imagine how folks from the heights, or immigrants, or children of immigrants felt watching this show, especially when it debuted. I am literally from Washington Heights and it gave me the chills, but I have to say I did notice, or maybe the rose colored glasses have been lifted but looking back it feels like the Dominicans only tolerated Black folks in Dyckman. Even in the show there was times, and actions where it didnt feel like ‘all love’ and it actually felt like hostility. Maybe growing up has made me reexamine childhood memories.

Even with the nuances of the show, and of childhood life, being able to see the show was such a wonderful memory to create. I now have a point of reference when listening to the cast album. I still do not like the movie much, becuase there needed to be more dark skinned dominicans, and ppl in general in the film. Everyone in the heights wasnt light and bright.

Love, Tiffany xo