In the Heights

In the Heights • April 19 - May 5

Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions to take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

SEASON 2023-24

BANDSTAND JUNE 16 - JULY 2

ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL JULY 21 - AUG 6

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN AUG 25 - SEPT 10

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN SEPT 29 - OCT 15

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical NOV 3 - 19

MARY POPPINS DEC 8 - 23

I DO! I DO! JAN 12 - 28

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS FEB 9 - 25

HAIR MAR 15 - 30

IN THE HEIGHTS APR 19 - MAY 5

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HUMBERTO ALABADO • DIRECTOR

Humberto is very excited to make his Tucson directorial debut in Arts Express Theatre’s production of “In The Heights.

Read More!A native of Tucson, he lived in NYC for 32 years working in repertory at La MaMa E.T.C., INTAR THEATRE, and The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre. His most recent work was creating, staging, and directing the Up with People show “Journey,” which toured and was seen Internationally for two years.

JONATHON CRIDER • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Dr Jonathon Scott Crider is a two-time graduate of the University of Arizona with a BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management and an MA in Theatre Studies with an emphasis in Directing.  A long time Southern Arizona resident,

Read More!he has a passion for the performing arts and the positive impact that it can have on our community.  He currently lives in Oro Valley with his wife and young son, and works hard to support a number of organizations around town.  He serves as the Executive Director of the Tucson Pops Orchestra and the Director of Special Projects for the FOX Tucson Theatre.  As a member of the Emerging Leaders Council through the Tucson Metro Chamber, he’s developed a deep-rooted love and connection with our region.  With Arts Express, he looks forward to continuing to strengthen the organization’s commitment to education and the performing arts for everyone in our community.

ANNE GRIMES • MUSIC DIRECTOR

Dr. Anne Grimes has enjoyed music-making with Arts Express for several years as both a pianist and music director. Her full-time work is teaching

Read More!music theory at Pima College and directing the Pima College Orchestra. Musical experiences include leading choirs, bands, and orchestras for TUSD, Desert Christian High School, and Sahuarita Public Schools, and playing piano for Gaslight Theatre and Tucson Boys Chorus. Anne has served as music director for four local churches. She has earned three degrees from the University of Arizona, including the Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and Music Education, and the Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Choral Conducting. Anne and her husband Jonathan have four grown children and enjoy outdoor activities and home improvement projects.