When Will Lin-Manuel Mirandas New Musical In The Heights Be On HBO Max?
If youre a fan of Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Mirandas work then youre sure to be pumped about the brand new In The Heights musical film that everyone is talking about. We have both good and bad news for you. The bad news is that the movie hasnt actually premiered yet. But the good news is that the film will be available on HBO Max soon. The movie, which is based on Mirandas 2008 Tony-winning Broadway production and centers on a Latino neighborhood in the upper Manhattan area of Washington Heights, is sure to make you laugh, sing, celebrate culture, cry and everything in between. HBO and WarnerMedia have confirmed that In The Heights is set to premiere this Thursday, June 10th. In The Heights will be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, so if your local theater is open on Thursday, you can catch the film on the big screen. HBO Max subscribers can watch the film at no additional cost for 30 days from the premiere date, after which it will leave the platform. Brought to you by Miranda and Jon M. Chu, In The Heights celebrates the concept of making the most out of your life. Each character has their own sueitolittle dream, as the lead character Usnavi explainsthat sets them apart. Usnavi (played by Hamiltons Anthony Ramos) both owns and runs a local bodega, and through his customers, viewers get to meet the neighborhood. Theres the piragua guy selling shaved ice (Miranda, in a delightful fake beard). Theres Usnavis unofficial adopted mother Abuela Claudia (Olga Merediz, who originated the role on Broadway) who has also taken others in the community under her wing. Theres Kevin Rosario (Emmy-winner Jimmy Smits), a cab company owner who spent his life savings to send his daughter Nina (Leslie Grace) to Stanford. Then there are the girls from the salon (Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, and Dascha Polanco), Usnavis cousin Sonny (Gregory Diaz IV), Usnavis best friend Benny (Corey Hawkins), and finally, Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), the girl of Usnavis dreams. Read our full review of In The Heights. Michael is a music and television junkie keen on most things that are not a complete and total bore. You can follow him on Twitter  @Tweetskoor  Stream In The Heights on HBO Max Starting June 11th