Stars turned out in force for the Tribeca Festival premiere of the new movie musical In The Heights this Wednesday.
The festival opened with a red carpet event for the film at the United Palace Theater in Washington Heights – the neighborhood where the film is set.
Leslie Grace, who plays one of the main characters, could be seen swishing her voluminous dress around for the camera.
Fab: Stars like (from left) Leslie Grace, Dascha Polanco and Melissa Barrera turned out in force for the Tribeca Festival opening of the new movie musical In The Heights this Wednesday
She opted for a sleeveless frock that was cinched in around the middle to emphasize her enviably svelte figure as she posed up for the cameras.
Wearing her luxurious hair down she accentuated her screen siren features with makeup and accessorized with earrings.
While at the premiere she could be seen sharing a warm hug with Lin-Manuel Miranda who scored and starred in the Broadway show on which the film is based.
Lin-Manuel, who became a national sensation with his Broadway musical Hamilton in 2015, teamed a powder blue shirt with midnight blue slacks.
Terrific: Leslie Grace, who plays one of the main characters, could be seen swishing her voluminous dress around for the camera
Aglow: She opted for a sleeveless frock that was cinched in around the middle to emphasize her enviably svelte figure as she posed up for the cameras
The man himself: While at the premiere she could be seen sharing a warm hug with Lin-Manuel Miranda who wrote and starred in the Broadway show on which the film is based
Showbiz titan: Lin-Manuel, who became a national sensation with his Broadway musical Hamilton in 2015, teamed a powder blue shirt with midnight blue slacks
Leslie and Lin-Manuel were spotted at the event standing for a picture with Olga Merediz who plays ‘Abuela’ Claudia in the film.
Olga, who also played the role in the original Broadway cast and was nominated for a Tony for the gig, modeled a glimmering pink dress with mesh sleeves.
Lin-Manuel, who is himself directing an adaptation of the Jonathan Larson musical Tick, Tick…Boom!, got in a bit of solo posing as well.
Meanwhile Leslie sidled up to her In The Heights co-star Anthony Ramos who leads the cast in the role of Usnavi that Lin-Manuel introduced on Broadway.
Trio: Leslie and Lin-Manuel were spotted at the event standing for a picture with Olga Merediz who plays ‘Abuela’ Claudia in the film
Original: Olga, who also played the role in the original Broadway cast and was nominated for a Tony for the gig, modeled a glimmering pink dress with mesh sleeves
Radiant: Lin-Manuel, who is himself directing an adaptation of the Jonathan Larson musical Tick, Tick…Boom!, got in a bit of solo posing as well
Meanwhile: Leslie sidled up to her In The Heights co-star Anthony Ramos who leads the cast in the role of Usnavi that Lin-Manuel introduced on Broadway
Anthony made a splash in a dazzling sliver ensemble that featured a black leopard print and gleamed under the lights.
He threw a matching coat fashionably over his shoulders and left a couple of his top buttons beguilingly undone for the big premiere.
The Hollywood heartthrob rounded off his ensemble with a pair of simple black shoes that perfectly complemented the clothes.
Anthony and Leslie could be spotted at the premiere standing for the cameras with Jon M. Chu who directed their movie.
Looking fab: Anthony made a splash in a dazzling sliver ensemble that featured a black leopard print and gleamed under the lights
Hello, gorgeous: He threw a matching coat fashionably over his shoulders and left a couple of his top buttons beguilingly undone for the big premiere
The man at the helm: Anthony and Leslie could be spotted at the premiere standing for the cameras with Jon M. Chu who directed their movie
Meanwhile Dascha Polanco brought back memories of Old Hollywood in a glittering dark green floor-length full-sleeved gown.
Dascha, who shot to fame on the Netflix show Orange Is The New Black, shot a smoldering supermodel stare over one shoulder for the shutterbugs.
Her sequined outfit was perfectly fitted to her curves and featured a plunging neckline that hinted at her cleavage.
The actress’s makeup was finessed by beauty pro Joseph Carillo, who used products from Maybelline to create a look that was inspired by the emerald dress worn by the star.
‘It reminded me of Emerald City and the copper Tin Man in Oz,’ Joseph explained. ‘Emerald and Copper was all I needed to complement Dascha’s look.’
The copper tones were added with the brand’s Color Strike Eyeshadow Pens in Rally and Hustle, as well as shades from the Nudes of New York Eyeshadow Palette.
Melissa Barrera, who plays Anthony’s love interest in the movie, flashed the flesh in a stunning peekaboo bright green gown.
There she is: Meanwhile Dascha Polanco brought back memories of Old Hollywood in a glittering dark green floor-length full-sleeved gown
Strike a pose: Dascha, who shot to fame on the Netflix show Orange Is The New Black, shot a smoldering supermodel stare over one shoulder for the shutterbugs
Wonderful: Melissa Barrera, who plays Anthony’s love interest in the movie, flashed the flesh in a stunning peekaboo bright green gown
The cold shoulder ensemble featured a slit down the front to flaunt her cleavage and taut midriff with a matching slit at the back.
Her frock was also split up one side so that she could put her knockout legs on display as she balanced on a pair of platform heels.
She swept her hair into a long ponytail and turned this way and that in front of the cameras while posing at the premiere.
In one charming snap taken at the event both Lin-Manuel and Jon were seen with their respective fathers Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Lawrence Chu.
Swanking about: The cold shoulder ensemble featured a slit down the front to flaunt her cleavage and taut midriff with a matching slit at the back
Family time: In one charming snap taken at the event both Lin-Manuel and Jon were seen with their respective fathers Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Lawrence Chu
Jon, Lin-Manuel and Luis also stood for a photograph alongside Quiara Alegria Hudes who wrote the book of the original In The Heights musical.
Elsewhere at the premiere Anthony could be spotted taking a picture with Ann Sarnoff who is the CEO of WarnerMedia Studios.
Jane Rosenthal, who is the co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, arrived in a gleaming gold trouser suit with a snakeskin print.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, who is playing Daniela in the film, showed off her cleavage in a plunging hot pink wrap dress.
Scribe: Jon, Lin-Manuel and Luis also stood for a photograph alongside Quiara Alegria Hudes who wrote the book of the original In The Heights musical
Top brass: Elsewhere at the premiere Anthony could be spotted taking a picture with Ann Sarnoff who is the CEO of WarnerMedia Studios
Golden girl: Jane Rosenthal, who is the co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, arrived in a gleaming gold trouser suit with a snakeskin print
When you got it: Daphne Rubin-Vega, who is playing Daniela in the film, showed off her cleavage in a plunging hot pink wrap dress
The 51-year-old actress, who was the leading lady Mimi in the original Broadway cast of Rent, popped up one of her stilettos while hugging Leslie for a picture.
Marc Anthony, who is appearing in the film, wore a tightly fitted midnight blue blazer with gleaming navy stripes down each sleeve.
The ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez left several buttons of his white dress shirt open, showing off his necklaces including a cross.
Marc, who wore a gleaming pair of sunglasses to the premiere, could be seen posing side by side with Anthony for a picture.
Hand in hand: The 51-year-old actress, who was the leading lady Mimi in the original Broadway cast of Rent, popped up one of her stilettos while hugging Leslie for a picture
Superstar: Marc Anthony, who is appearing in the film, wore a tightly fitted midnight blue blazer with gleaming navy stripes down each sleeve
Sizzling: Marc, who wore a gleaming pair of sunglasses to the premiere, could be seen posing side by side with Anthony for a picture
Gayle King could be spotted in a flowing floral dress done in yellow and several shades of blue, giving off a summery vibe.
Jon, who shot to fame as the director of Crazy Rich Asians, wore an immaculate salmon suit with a white shirt and in a summery touch went without a tie.
During the big Tribeca screening of his latest movie he could be glimpsed with Gregory Diaz IV, who wore DSQUARED2, and Jimmy Smits who both act in In The Heights.
Alex Lacamoire, who helped produce the movie’s soundtrack album, fashionably complemented a purple dress shirt with a pink tie underneath his suit.
Aglow: Gayle King could be spotted in a flowing floral dress done in yellow and several shades of blue, giving off a summery vibe
Sleek and chic: Jon, who shot to fame as the director of Crazy Rich Asians, wore an immaculate salmon suit with a white shirt and in a summery touch went without a tie
What a night: During the big Tribeca screening of his latest movie he could be glimpsed with Gregory Diaz IV, who wore DSQUARED2, and Jimmy Smits who both act in In The Heights
Dapper Dan: Alex Lacamoire, who helped produce the movie’s soundtrack album, fashionably complemented a purple dress shirt with a pink tie underneath his suit
A few iconic names who are not in the film were at the premiere as well including Sharon Stone who made her presence felt in a leopard print ensemble.
Sharon beamed as she posed next to Transparent actress Hari Nef who teamed a shimmering yellow floor-length gown with a pair of opera gloves.
Helen Hunt could also be seen at the premiere in a print blazer over a basic black ensemble that included flared-hem slacks.
Peace: A few iconic names who are not in the film were at the premiere as well including Sharon Stone who made her presence felt in a leopard print ensemble
Old-fashioned glamour: Sharon beamed as she posed next to Transparent actress Hari Nef who teamed a shimmering yellow floor-length gown with a pair of opera gloves
Radiant: Helen Hunt could also be seen at the premiere in a print blazer over a basic black ensemble that included flared-hem slacks
While strolling across the blue carpet Helen posed for a picture with Rafael Casal with whom she is acting on the new show Blindspotting.
Although Rafael has a recurring role on the Blindspotting show he starred in and helped produce the 2018 film on which it is based.
Delroy Lindo, whose recent work includes last year’s Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods, wore a navy blazer with a white pocket square.
Collaborator: While strolling across the blue carpet Helen posed for a picture with Rafael Casal with whom she is acting on the new show Blindspotting
History: Although Rafael has a recurring role on the Blindspotting show he starred in and helped produce the 2018 film on which it is based
Snappy: Delroy Lindo, whose recent work includes last year’s Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods, wore a navy blazer with a white pocket square
Group shot: The movie opened the festival with a red carpet event at the United Palace Theater in Washington Heights – the neighborhood where the film is set
The original stage version of In The Heights first opened on Broadway in 2008 and the movie is slated to open in theaters and on HBO Max this Friday.
The premiere was a date night for some of the attendees including Lin-Manuel who arrived on the arm of his wife Vanessa Nadal whom he married in 2010.
Vanessa modeled an elaborate tiered dress with an ornate pattern including several crosses, accessorizing with a purse advertising Cafe Bustelo.
Longtime couple: The premiere was a date night for some of the attendees including Lin-Manuel who arrived on the arm of his wife Vanessa Nadal whom he married in 2010
A couple that works together: Anthony was also with his fiancee Jasmine Cephas Jones, whom he met when they were both in the original Broadway cast of Lin-Manuel’s Hamilton
Supermodel: Joan Smalls also made her presence felt in a sleek checked peekaboo gown that hugged her sensational figure as she strode around the premiere
Anthony was also with his fiancee Jasmine Cephas Jones, whom he met when they were both in the original Broadway cast of Lin-Manuel’s Hamilton.
Supermodel Joan Smalls also made her presence felt in a sleek checked peekaboo gown that hugged her sensational figure as she strode around the premiere.
After the red carpet affair, the cast and crew on In The Heights headed to an after party in the city.
After party: After the red carpet affair, the cast and crew on In The Heights headed to an after party in the city; Leslie Grace pictured
Bust a move: Taking to the dance floor, Lin-Manuel was photographed busting a few moves with his wife
Having a blast: The duo, still rocking their red carpet ensembles, threw out a variety of dance moves as they moved across the floor together
Taking to the dance floor, Lin-Manuel was photographed busting a few moves with his wife.
The duo, still rocking their red carpet ensembles, threw out a variety of dance moves as they moved across the floor together.
At one point, Vanessa could be seen beaming as she enjoyed a more intimate dance with her husband.
Intimate: At one point, Vanessa could be seen beaming as she enjoyed a more intimate dance with her husband
Having a blast: The duo, still rocking their red carpet ensembles, threw out a variety of dance moves as they moved across the floor together
Leslie Grace, looking as glamorous as ever, ditched her gown and slipped into a pair of leather wide-legged trousers and a mesh top for the film’s hopping after party.
Melissa Barrera was also seen inside the star-studded party, even stopping to take a picture with Miranda.
Barrera kept her stunning green gown on as she posed for a snap with the ever stylish Gregory Diaz IV.
Stunning: Melissa Barrera kept her stunning green gown on as she posed for a snap with the ever stylish Gregory Diaz IV, who wore a leopard-print jacket from DSQUARED2
Say Cheese! Melissa Barrera was also seen inside the star-studded party, even stopping to take a picture with Miranda
Daphne Rubin put her sensational curves on display in a plunging pink gown, while Anthony Ramos turned heads in a leopard print button up and matching pants
Daphne Rubin put her sensational curves on display in a plunging pink gown as she posed for a photo in front of party goers.
Rubin cozied up to Jimmy Smits and Leslie Grace for a group shot as the swanky gathering.
Luz Towns-Miranda, Lawrence Chu, Ruth Chu and Luis A. Miranda were also spotted flashing their best smiles as they leaned in for pictures.
Cozy: Rubin cozied up to Jimmy Smits and Leslie Grace for a group shot as the swanky gathering
Family affair: Luz Towns-Miranda, Lawrence Chu, Ruth Chu and Luis A. Miranda were also spotted flashing their best smiles as they leaned in for pictures
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