<p><b>The perfect gift for all musical fans, this beautiful book gives readers an extraordinary inside look at </b><i>In the Heights</i><b>, Lin-Manuel Miranda''s breakout Broadway debut, written with Quiara Alegr¿Hudes, now a Hollywood blockbuster.</b><br><br><font><i>''This book is a collective diary looking back and shining a spotlight on the people and moments that have nurtured the journey and evolution of the show for *checks notes* LITERALLY half of my life'' </i>- Lin Manuel-Miranda</font><br><br>In 2008, <i>In the Heights</i>, a new musical from up-and-coming young artists, electrified Broadway. The show''s vibrant mix of Latin music and hip-hop captured life in Washington Heights, the Latino neighborhood in upper Manhattan. It won four Tony Awards and became an international hit, delighting audiences around the world. For the film version, director Jon M. Chu (C<i>razy Rich Asians</i>) brought the story home, filming its spectacular dance numbers on location in Wash