In the Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical to play exclusive Gold Coast season at HOTA in September 2025
The Gold Coast will host one of the world’s biggest Broadway musicals in a major coup for the Home of the Arts (HOTA). FIND OUT MORE
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The Gold Coast will host one of the world’s biggest Broadway musicals in a major coup for the Home of the Arts (HOTA).
The exclusive Queensland run of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights will play at the Bundall arts complex in September as part of its national tour after sold-out seasons at The Sydney Opera House and NSW Hayes Theatre.
Experience Gold Coast arts and culture head Yarmila Alfonzetti said the Tony Award-winning musical, the first by the man behind Broadway sensation Hamilton, would be a drawcard for arts fans.
“We are thrilled to welcome the powerhouse production of In the Heights to the Gold Coast,” she said.
“By bringing a Broadway hit to HOTA exclusively for the southeast Queensland leg of the tour, we are providing our locals and visitors with an unforgettable experience with a production that radiates passion and joy.”
Tickets for the production go on sale at 9am on Monday February 3, six months out from its 12-day run on September 12-24.
The musical tells the story of the residents of New York’s Washington Heights neighbourhood as they navigate “love, identity, and the quest for a better life”.
The production is directed by Luke Joslin and stars Ryan Gonzalez, Olivia Vásquez, Mariah Gonzalez and Richard Valdez.
Speaking in December about his planned 2028 re-election bid, Mr Tate talked up the proposed expansion and creation of a new Lyric Theatre at HOTA and said the improved facilities would help bring in top shows.
“We need to get to know the content providers to make sure that there’s always something on at the Lyric Theatre,” he said at the time.
“I don’t even mind if they want to run something for 16 weeks like the Lion King – take the adaptation from how they do things in London in the West End.
“If people recognise that the Gold Coast has arts and culture, they’ll fly in to come and see some of our productions and that’s success.
“(The theatre, along) with the gallery, will give us a hub and the critical mass of art and culture and people recognise it.”
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