Rick Negron to Join Cast of In the Heights

Broadway alum Rick Negron will join the cast of Tony Award winning musical In the Heights, taking over the role of protective father Kevin beginning December 19. Negron replaces original cast member Carlos Gomez, who has played the part since the hit show’s Broadway opening in February 2008.

A native of Puerto Rico, Negron has appeared on the Rialto in Leader of the Pack, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Man of La Mancha and The Goodbye Girl. Regional productions include Ragtime, Hair and The Wild Party, all in Los Angeles, as well as Mamma Mia! in Las Vegas. Negron’s film credits count The Next Step, Mexico City, Tough Luck, Chicago and Around the Bend.

Negron joins current stars Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesús, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Tony Award nominee Olga Merediz, Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and Seth Stewart.