Full Cast Announced for In the Heights at New York City Center

New York City Center has revealed the complete company for its Annual Gala Presentation of In the Heights. The Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes will play October 28 through November 15, 2026. The principal cast features Tony Award winner Natalie Venetia Belcon as Claudia, Jaci Calderon as Nina, Ashley De La Rosa as Vanessa, Linedy Genao as Daniela, Ishmael Gonzalez as Sonny, Ivan Hernandez as Kevin, Cedric Leiba Jr as Piragüero, Matte Martinez as Usnavi, Aaron James McKenzie as Benny, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Carla, and Veronica Vazquez-Jackson as Camila.

Rounding out the company are Gabi Campo, Adriel Flete, Amanda K. Lopez, Kate Louissaint, Ángel Lozada, Yani Marin, Alora Tonielle Martinez, Bianca Leticia Medina, Sael Antonio Nuñez, Cristian “Chino” Rodriguez, Kiki Rodriguez, SeQuoiia, Michael Anthony Sylvester, and Ricardo A. Zayas.

Directed by David Mendizábal with Music Direction by Alejandro Senior and choreography by Mayte Natalio, this gala concert production underscores the show's lasting cultural resonance and introduces its story and score to a new generation of audiences. City Center's Annual Gala Production In the Heights opens October 28 for a special three-week-run through November 15, 2026.

Featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, In the Heights blends hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and traditional Broadway sounds to tell a multigenerational story about family, ambition, and belonging. The 2008 Tony Award-winning musical unfolds over three hot July days in New York City’s Washington Heights as bodega owner Usnavi and his neighbors navigate the meaning of home in a rapidly changing neighborhood.

“In the Heights inspired a generation of young artists to see themselves onstage and believe that a career in theater was possible for them,” said Jenny Gersten, City Center’s VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater. “It’s incredibly meaningful to now place this beloved musical in the hands of David, Mayte, and Alejandro, who are pouring their hearts into creating a company where so many performers are having a true breakout moment.”

The creative team includes scenic designer Riw Rakkulchon, costume designer Dede Ayite, lighting designer Justin Townsend, and sound designer Alex Neumann. Cynthia Cahill serves as production stage manager, with casting by The Telsey Office. The three-week engagement will include an ASL-interpreted performance on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. and a Community Night performance on November 6 at 7:30 p.m.

City Center has made 10,000 tickets available at $28 or less throughout the run, with proceeds from the Annual Gala Presentation helping support affordable and accessible programming. Tickets are available at NYCityCenter.org, by calling 212-581-1212, or at the City Center box office at 131 West 55th Street.