Movies in the Garden is back this spring in RLT’s Stephenson Amphitheatre! Get excited for RLT’s upcoming production of In the Heights by joining us April 7 for an outdoor screening of the 2021 movie adaptation!

In the Heights (2021)
Rating: PG-13
Start time: 8:00 PM
Runtime: 2h, 23min

In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines and sings about a better life. Based on the stage musical of the same name by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The movie will be screened outside to an audience of up to 350 guests in the Stephenson Amphitheatre. Tickets are general admission and sold at pay-what-you-can pricing. A ticket is required for all patrons, regardless of age. Masks are not required outside but do need to be worn indoors while visiting the bathroom, etc. Please click here to read more about RLT’s COVID-19 safety procedures.

Food Trucks

Come hungry because Berto’s Chimis will be bringing flavors of the Dominican Republic to RLT from 6:30-9:00.

Additionally, Jones Lemonade Slushys will be serving cold frozen lemonade at the event!

Outside picnics and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome! Please see the detailed rules below regarding what can be brought in.

Sponsors

RLT is proud to partner with El Pueblo for our Movies in the Garden screening of In the Heights. Founded in 1995, El Pueblo’s mission is to build collective power through leadership development, organizing, and direct action so that the Latin American community and other marginalized communities control our own stories and destinies. They focus on policy change, civic engagement, youth and adult leadership, and cultural celebration and expression. Due to the pandemic, El Pueblo shifted it’s work to address immediate community needs with a Mutual Aid Fund, food distribution, and COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts. They recently launched a Community Action ID Program in order to provide undocumented community members a form of identification they can use in Wake County. To learn more about their work, visit ElPueblo.org and follow them on social media.

Thanks to our Movies in the Garden sponsors Raleigh Brewing Company & Live It Up! Hillsborough Street.

Additional thanks to North State Bank.

Attending events in the Amphitheatre

Since the amphitheatre is part of a City of Raleigh park, please adhere to the following rules:

• You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Only beer and wine purchased on site may be brought into the amphitheatre
• The theatre reserves the right to check coolers for outside alcohol
• No open flames or candles (including citronella candles)
• No glass bottles allowed
• Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash and be well-behaved. Please be courteous and pick up after your dog immediately if they “do their business” in the amphitheatre. Thank you!

Bringing blankets or chairs makes seating more comfortable. Lawn chairs or folding chairs work well. There is grass between the concrete benches, and chairs fit well in that space.

Indoor restroom facilities, which are wheelchair accessible, are available at the Main Stage lobby entrance. Porta-johns, which are also wheelchair accessible, are located to the left of the stage near the ramp.

The RLT parking lot will only be open to vehicles with disability parking placards as well as limited parking in the front half of the lot for anyone. The RLT staff parking lot is only for drop off of patrons with wheelchairs or mobility issues – no parking. You may park on the street where signposted.