Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 24 minutes ago
Following a successful run at the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS), a new documentary-style feature is pulling back the curtain on a landmark theatrical event: the first-of-its-kind bilingual production of The Addams Family Musical: School Edition.
This special video presentation, a collaboration between Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and the Bilingual Broadway Collective (BBCo), goes beyond the performance to explore the professional process of bringing a "Bilingual Broadway REMEZCLA" to life.
This PLAYBILLDER Video Spotlight features captures candid reflections from the students on how performing in their native languages fostered a deeper sense of belonging and pride, turning a classic musical into a vibrant celebration of Washington Heights' cultural identity.
Following a successful run at the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS), a new documentary-style feature is pulling back the curtain on a landmark theatrical event: the first-of-its-kind bilingual production of The Addams Family Musical: School Edition.
This special video presentation, a collaboration between Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and the Bilingual Broadway Collective (BBCo), goes beyond the performance to explore the professional process of bringing a "Bilingual Broadway REMEZCLA" to life.
This PLAYBILLDER Video Spotlight features captures candid reflections from the students on how performing in their native languages fostered a deeper sense of belonging and pride, turning a classic musical into a vibrant celebration of Washington Heights' cultural identity.






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