Paciencia y fe!
Paciencia - I've patiently waited over three years since first seeing a performance from this show on the Tony's until In the Heights finally came to Seattle.
Fe - I had faith that despite my high expectations I would be entertained and moved.
Well, as Abuela Claudia made clear, you will not go wrong with paciencia y fe. I left the theatre convinced that I would be happy to see this show every night of its three week run. I had to settle for twice, although I do have a few days to try and get one more in. Not since I saw Rent at 17 years old had I anticipated a show so much. I had the soundtrack memorized, and that soundtrack could move me to tears. My expectations were so high that I was terrified the show or the performers would leave me disappointed. Sometimes when you listen to a soundtrack from the original, brilliant Broadway performance, the touring cast comes up short. This was absolutely not the case. Even those performers who fell short of the originals still brought enough talent and heart to their rolls, and all of my favorite characters were exhuberant. Sonny was funny and endearing, Nina's pain was real and relatable and her voice was outstanding, Camila was a force, and Abuela Claudia was the glue that held the neighborhood together. Benny was ripped and talented, Graffiti Pete's moves stood out, Daniela was sassy, Carla was ditzy, and we fell in love with Usnavi right along with Vanessa. I'm missing a few, but I maintain, no one disappointed.
With themes of home and family and love, and a soundtrack that takes classic broadway and adds some latin hip hop you absolutely cannot go wrong, and they don't. Go see this show, wherever you are, whenever it comes your way.
And then raise your flag.
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