name change: Morgan Marcell

As some of you may have noticed, I am going through a name change. It is a slow process, but my professional name is Morgan Marcell!! Just in case it got confusing!

the end of an era, the beginning of a new one!

thank you so much to all who followed and commented. In The Heights Tour ended April 3, 2011. I miss it dearly, and the cast will always be my family. I traveled to Europe and worked at the Rockford Valley College summer theater before returning to California. Currently, I am in Los Angeles and ready to hit the ground running!!!!

Durham North Carolina!!!

Boy, its truly been a busy start to the year. I feel like the tour is already closing and as much as I have anxiety about not having a constant "8pm" appointment, I am so proud to be a part of the closing night cast.

I have been non-stop in rehearsals and we also just started filming a short film/music video to Janelle Monae's song "Babopbye Ya" :) Joel Perez and I got it all organized and we finished filming to big scenes last week. Watch for it on YOUTUBE!

Here is a press sneak peek I did last week for Durham NC!

In The Heights - sneak peek from Pete Bell on Vimeo.

Back to Tour with a Salsa Lesson

Michael Fielder (my Co-Dance Captain) and I were asked to teach a salsa class to the audience members in Grand Rapids, MI. It was nice to step out of my job and realize the actual impact we have on individuals.

In The Heights Goes "Home"

In The Heights Tour went to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We performed at the Centro de Bellas Artes (apparently its like their Lincoln Center) It was the best 2 hours of my life. I sat in the audience with Joseph and Michael B and watched the magic unfold. As soon as the Puerto Rican flag was flown by Carla in Carnaval, there was an overwhelming applause. It was like the audience was dancing WITH us onstage. I was surprised to feel happy I that I wasn't onstage. It was a thrill to feel pride and excitement for my JOB, my passion. here, Lin bows with us, wrapped in a Puerto Rican flag:

We got to meet the Governor and his First Lady, Lucé Vela de Fortuño at the Governor's Mansion in old San Juan:

I decided to stay an extra 4 days... here is the view from my room:

Overall, Puerto Rico was an amazing professional and also personal experience. :)

In the Heights to Close on Broadway in January; Miranda to Return to Cast - Playbill.com

In the Heights to Close on Broadway in January; Miranda to Return to Cast - Playbill.com

THIS is the end of an era...

"i can say gbye to you smilin' I found my island... Ive been on it this whole time. IM HOME"

Thank you fans. friends. family of Heights for your support. Thank you most of all to the creators of this island. It's beautiful and legendary, so it willll live on forever.

Our tour will continue and close in April 2011, but our mother, mentor, friend--Richard Rodgers Theater will close Jan 9th 2011.

OFFICIALLY Dance Captain of the In The Heights Tour!!!

As of Tuesday... I officially took on the role of "Dance Captain." We had our first put-in for the swings (where we rehearse with the full cast and the swings do their first track). It was exhilarating and also a lot of pressure. I am going to learn so much in the next 6 months. Its such an interesting position, when you have no choice but to step up to bat and swing. :)

1st swingtown day in NYC (DC-dance captain and ST-swingtown)