- February 20, 2026
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“In the Heights” hair-salon owner and worker speak to Nina Rosario, while Vanessa joins the conversation.
Benny is Nina’s love interest in the musical.
Usnavi is the owner of a deli, which also is a grocery and candy store. He pursues Vanessa throughout the musical.
Owner of Rosario’s, a taxi cab service, becomes emotional to learn his daughter, Nina, left college due to grades and money.
The community grandma, Claudia, sings “Paciencia y fe.”
Kevin Rosario tells everyone he is planning to sell Rosario’s.
Vanessa is one of the main characters, who wants to leave the neighborhood for a better life in downtown.
“Piragua Guy” sings “Piragua,” which is a popular Puerto-Rican frozen treat consisting of shaved ice and syrup.
Nina’s parents are seen working at “Rosario’s.”
Grandma Claudia is being told to learn English and work hard to survive in the United States.
Benny and Nina are love interests in the musical.
Multiple characters came out to dance on stage.
The hair salon ladies pose with Vanessa.
Nina sings about having to face her parents.
Abuela Claudia comes to Usnavi for a conversation.
Young Star Musical Theatre is a Winter-Garden-based theater dedicated to inspiring young performers and engaging the community through live theater.
From Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22, the theater put on performances of the Latino musical “In the Heights.”
The musical is about cultural identity, the pursuit of the “American dream,” the meaning of “home,” and community.
Through heartfelt music, energetic choreography, funny and sad moments, the audience learned the hardships some members of the Latinx community face on a daily basis.