In the Heights, The Electric Company), Daveed Diggs (The Freeze), Chrissy Mazzeo & Martin Edwards (Bartlett) and numerous networks and companies. While she is on a break at the salon, Sonny asks her out on a date on Usnavi's behalf, and she accepts; Usnavi rejoices at his success but worries that Vanessa may forget about him and the rest of the community when she moves. Clearly harboring latent romantic feelings for one another, Benny and Nina reconnect ("Benny’s Dispatch"). Nina and Camila are shocked but Benny, who had long dreamed of taking over the car service, is outraged and confronts Kevin over his decision. † Designates number not included on the original cast recording, Miranda wrote the earliest draft of In the Heights in 1999 during his sophomore year of college. Vanessa is visibly upset by his leaving, and so is Sonny, who has long had a crush on Nina and whose only close relative is Usnavi. [citation needed], In the Heights transferred to the King's Cross theatre, London on October 3, 2015. Anthony Veneziale cofounded Speechless with Sammy Wegent and Scott Lifton, using improv thinking to help people be themselves and be heard. The creative team included set design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, arrangements and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman, and music coordination by Michael Keller. In the Heights gets most nods for two companies - DC Theatre Scene", "Nominations for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards | Washington Theatre Guide | TheatreWashington | Helen Hayes Awards", "MusicalTalentSkolen Nyborg opfører 'In the Heights, THEATRE REVIEW: In the Heights at Pantages Theatre, "With shallow story, Broadway's 'In the Heights' can't soar", "'In The Heights' – Chasing Broadway Dreams". "[47] David Rooney's Variety review said, "That depth of feeling, together with the wit of Miranda's lyrics, the playful dexterity of his rhymes, his dynamic score and a bunch of truly winning performances, make the show an uncalculated charmer. It was an amateur production by the Musical Talent School of Nyborg. Lin-Manuel Miranda said he would not return as Usnavi, the role he originated, but could return in another role.[62]. Nina expresses her doubts about her own self-worth to Benny, but he reassures her that she is destined for greatness ("When You’re Home"). After seeing the play, two Wesleyan seniors and two alumni, John Buffalo Mailer, Neil Patrick Stewart, Anthony Veneziale and Thomas Kail, approached Miranda and asked if the play could be expanded with a view to a Broadway production.