Abuela Claudia

Abuela Claudia is a central character from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical "In the Heights." She is a warm, guiding grandmother figure who has lived in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City for decades. Through her stories, wisdom, and nurturing presence, she embodies the community’s history and resilience. Abuela Claudia’s role highlights themes of family, cultural pride, and the importance of staying connected to one’s roots, serving as an emotional anchor for her friends and neighbors in the diverse, vibrant neighborhood.