The creative team of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes and Jon M. Chu explain what it took to create a euphoric spectacle that stayed true to its cultural roots.
Source: New York Times
They Fought to Make ‘In the Heights’ Both Dreamlike and Authentic
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