“Broadway may have first met her with a long blonde wig in the hit revival of Into the Woods, but Houston audiences are falling in love with her all over again—this time with hoop earrings, bold dreams, and sky-high heels. We sat down with this powerhouse performer as she returns to Theatre Under the Stars in the role of Vanessa in In the Heights. From humble beginnings in a fifth-grade classroom in Miami-Dade to the bright lights of Broadway, her journey is fueled by passion, community, and a fierce belief in the power of storytelling. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her artistic path, the mentors who shaped her, and why In the Heights remains more relevant than ever.”
Broadway World interview by: Armando Urdiales
Full interview in Bio
Photos: @melissataylor_photography
#tutshouston #intheheights #broadwayworld #alysiavelez #theaterunderthestars #tuts
“This show has meant everything to me. I didn’t know my broadway debut would come with blonde hair and a tower but what a journey it has been. It’s been a whole year!.. and into the woods is the still the gift that keeps on giving. From the St. James to the 10 cities, the most special part will always be getting to do this with my ITW fam..all of them! Learning from them, laughing and crying with them and celebrating with them are moments I will hold on to so tightly. I'm changed leaving the woods and I promise to continue to spread the wealth of love and joy that I've learned here in all my next adventures. Thank you Into The Woods!” - @alysiavelez #MomentsInTheWoods
We’re professionals forreal!..because what do you mean we just learned the hardest bops ever written by students in 3 days and performed it to a full house at Lincoln Center! 🔥🎶
Thank you, @lctheater for bringing this group together and for helping bring these musical masterpieces to life in a true celebration of student songwriting.
You Gotta Believe Gala 2026!
Hosted by @tanika_renee_gibson ☀️
@yougottabelievenyc
Thank you for letting me be apart of this special evening!
#alysiavelez #tanikagibson #yougottabelieve
ON THE BIG SCREEN: RUN IT BACK at @tribeca film festival this summer June 10th! 💅🎬
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Big Shoutout to @soboomfilm June 6, 12 & 13!
#tribeca #tribecafilmfestival #tribecafilmfestival2026 #runitback #alysiavelez
The Bright Light of Broadway Are Shining For Robert Morgan Senior High Alumna, Alysia Velez
“Alysia Velez got her first taste of Broadway in a big way – by being a cast member on the 2022 Tony-nominated show “Into the Woods.” And her dreams have only grown since then – now scoring a role as one of the lead characters for “In the Heights.” But she wouldn’t have reached those heights without her first lessons on the stage at Robert Morgan Senior High.“
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Dade-County raised me! Proud of it! Thank you Miami-Dade Public Schools for this Spotlight! Shoutout Cristina Scheck for your constant love and support!
#alysiavelez #mdcps #broadway
Wow! So many elevated moments growing alongside the life of Revolution(s). Congratulations to everyone a part of creating and putting up this piece of art, this movement.
Grateful to the Revolution(s) team @tommorello@zayddohrn@broadnaxsteve@jasonmichaelwebb@lvollack@lawrynlacroix@strawbryportcake
Being a part of creating Lucia (Lucy) this year and witnessing how she and this show have touched those who’ve experienced it is a treasure, an honor.
To this talented cast- MIRA DAS ITTTTTT!! We stuck
Y’all got my heart in a big way❤️🔥
We did it big in Chicago!
This is REVOLUTION(S)
#revolutionsmusical #alysiavelez
