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Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Returns to New York in Limited Encores! Revival

Actor notes 'Sonny's rap' speaks to gentrification, immigration, and racism

2 Nov 1 9:02 AM · 10d ago · 5 articles · 2 sources · development 2 of 2

Ishmael Gonzalez, who plays Sonny in the revival, observes that the character's Act One lottery-dream rap number 'Sonny's rap is more relevant than ever,' directly addressing contemporary themes of gentrification, immigration, and racism that resonate with current political climate.

Actor notes 'Sonny's rap' speaks to gentrification, immigration, and racism
Philadelphia Inquirer

“Sonny's talking about gentrification, he's talking about immigration, he's talking about the racism within politics.”

Ishmael Gonzalez

Lin-Manuel Miranda Composer, lyricist, original starDavid Mendizábal Director of 2026 revivalQuiara Alegría Hudes Playwright, co-writerMatte Martinez Actor, Usnavi in 2026 revivalIshmael Gonzalez Actor, Sonny in 2026 revival

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  1. 5 outlets Director calls Broadway revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’

    first by LancasterOnline, 10d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, AP News, Orlando Sentinel, Yahoo

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  2. 2 outlets In The Heights Revival

    first by The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, 10d ago · also The New York Times

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