New York City - The 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical "In The Heights," welcomes back original cast member Janet Dacal as "Nina" on Friday, February 19, and David Del Rio as "Sonny" on Monday, February 15.

Mandy Gonzalez and Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús both starred in the 2007 Off-Broadway engagement of "In The Heights," and have been with the Broadway production since the first performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Gonzalez's final performance will be Sunday, January 31 at 7 p.m., and de Jesús' final performance will be Sunday, February 14 at 7 p.m. From January 25 through February 18 the role of "Nina" will alternate between understudies Nina Lafarga, Courtney Reed and Gabrielle Ruiz.

Del Rio (Sonny) makes his Broadway debut in "In the Heights." A recent graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film & Television, he is best known for his starring role in Nickelodeon's "The Troop."

Dacal (Nina) returns to "In The Heights" having originated the role of Carla in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway productions. She most recently starred in the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's "Wonderland" (Tampa).

Scene from the musical.

As of February 19 "In The Heights" will star Corbin Bleu, Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, David Del Rio, Marcy Harriell, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Rick Négron, Courtney Reed and William B. Wingfield leading a cast of 28 that features Tony Chiroldes, Dwayne Clark, Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Ruben Flores, Marcus Paul James, Nina Lafarga, Jennifer Locke, Doreen Montalvo, Gabrielle Ruiz, Luis Salgado, Kevin Santos, Rickey Tripp, Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Stephanie Klemons, Allison Thomas Lee, Alejandra Reyes, Jon Rua and Marcos Santana.

"In The Heights" is the Broadway musical known for its hip-hop and Latin-infused music, pulsing beats, and explosive dance. The show covers two days in the life of the residents of Washington Heights, where families are fighting to make a new home in a neighborhood that is threatening to push them out.

Beginning its third year at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, "In The Heights" is the winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda won the 2008 Tony for Best Music and Lyrics, Andy Blankenbuehler won the 2008 Tony for Best Choreography, and Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations. With a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, "In The Heights" is directed by Thomas Kail. "In The Heights" features a scenic design by Anna Louizos, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Acme Sound Partners. "In The Heights" is produced by Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Jill Furman, Sander Jacobs, Robyn Goodman/Walt Grossman, Peter Fine and Sonny Everett/Mike Skipper with associate producers Ruth Hendel and Harold Newman.

Tickets for "In The Heights" range from $41.50 to $121.50, and can be purchased at the Richard Rodgers Box Office or at www.ticketmaster.com. The playing schedule for "In The Heights" is Tuesdays and Sundays at 7 p.m., Monday, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

For more information visit www.intheheightsthemusical.com.