Muir Musical Ensemble returns April 2–3rd and 7–9th with a performance of “In the Heights.” Produced by a talented cast of undergraduate students, the musical revolves around the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights, in New York City. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “In the Heights” features contemporary art forms such as hip-hop, salsa and rap and offers insight into the complex cultural and political landscape of the United States. Performances start at 8 p.m. and will be offered April 2–3rd and 7–9th at Mandeville Auditorium, with a special matinee performance at 2 p.m. on April 9. Tickets are available through the UC San Diego Box Office, https://ucsdboxoffice.com. Celebrating its 25th year, the Muir Musical is the largest and only completely student directed and produced musical theater event on campus. Despite the musical’s founding at Muir College, the production is comprised of more than 75 dedicated undergraduate students representing all six colleges and various majors. With a production team of 25, a 12-piece orchestra and a talented cast of actors and actresses, the Muir Musical is a premier showcase of the imagination and passion of students. Launched in 1991 by a Muir College sophomore, Orrin Webber, the Muir Musical provides an outlet for students interested in musical theater who are not necessarily theatre majors. Except for one single-year hiatus, the Muir Musical has put on a full-scale Broadway musical production every year since its inception. Past productions have included “Legally Blonde,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Into the Woods,” “Cabaret,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Seussical! the Musical” and more.