06:16 PDT 16/04/2021
by
Hilary Lewis
The 2021 edition of the New York event begins with Jon M. Chu’s Warner Bros. filming of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
The Tribeca Festival will open its 2021 edition by lighting the lights on Washington Heights.
The personal New York gathering begins June 9 with the world premiere of Warner Bros. ‘ In the heights at the United Palace Theater in Washington Heights, the area where the story is based.
In addition, Tribeca, which is the first personal North American film festival since the COVID-19 pandemic, will present simultaneous screenings of the opening night film in all five districts in outdoor venues.
The filming of the Jon M. Chu direction of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical will hit theaters and HBO Max, like the rest of Warner Bros., for 31 days. ‘2021 leads, on 11 June.
The film, with a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and original songs and lyrics by Miranda, follows a New York City bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who dreams (and sings) of a better life. It was originally supposed to see theaters in June 2020 before being delayed a year due to the pandemic.
‘We are delighted to partner with Tribeca for a takeover of the city In the heights, “Chu said in a statement.” New York, and Washington Heights in particular, is the main character in our film – his vitality and energy are unmatched. How amazing that after a year of isolation, New Yorkers from all districts will have an opportunity to see it first and see with us the celebration of life to come. ‘
Miranda added: ‘It’s such an honor to open the Tribeca Film Festival for 20 years In the heights. We are so excited to welcome them into the city! It will be an unforgettable evening at United Palace. We can not wait to share this musical love letter to our community, with our community, in our community. ”
Tribeca Festival, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, Jane Rosenthal, added:In the heights is the core story of New York of hard work, resilience and triumph. We are proud to present this film as an opening night where he can debut in his hometown in celebration of his New York roots and the Latinx community. ‘
The film stars Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Jimmy Smits. Produced by Miranda, Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman and Mara Jacobs.
The Tribeca Festival of 2021 takes place June 9-20 in New York.