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July 16 - 20, 2024
Our celebration of Latin American arts and culture returns for 2024! Fiesta Cultural is a week of vibrant events and performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Activities will include world-class Headliners performances and a free street fair on Saturday with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America.
In the Heights
Presented by Center REP
- Date: 05/27/2023 (all day)
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: One of the most cherished musicals of the 21st century.
This production is a program of Fiesta Cultural!
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Directed by Nicholas C. Avila
Choreographed by Sara Templeton
Running May 27 - June 24, 2023, matinee and evening performances available
Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda has become an international star over the last few years thanks to his seminal musical Hamilton. The Tony Award-winning In the Heights, with a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes has become one of the most cherished musicals of the 21st century. The music takes its cues from the diverse Latin community it represents in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York using hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music into the score and with lyrics about love, life, community and the American dream.
For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL-interpreted performance of this event on June 24, 2023, at 2:30 PM.
If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.
Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performances (May 27-28)
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Launching with the 22/23 season, any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.
Production TeamNicholas C. Avila Director |
CastMalia Abayon Ensemble |
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*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States |
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Special thanks to our Honorary Producers
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Special thanks to our 2024 host and steering committees!
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Fiesta Cultural logo artwork by Favianna Rodriguez