Javier Muñoz Graduates to Star of In the Heights on Feb. 16

[wicked_beast4]

Javier Muñoz Graduates to Star of In the Heights on Feb. 16#1

Posted: 1/30/09 at 5:55pm

Javier Muñoz will rise from the ensemble to be the new grate-keeper of In the Heights' busy bodega starting Feb. 16 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/125826.html

I'm so excited for him!

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Updated On: 1/30/09 at 05:55 PM

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: New Usnavi Announced#2

Posted: 1/30/09 at 5:55pm

Yay! He was great when I saw him!

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[scaryclowns223]

re: New Usnavi Announced#2

Posted: 1/30/09 at 5:58pm

As it should be.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: New Usnavi Announced#3

Posted: 1/30/09 at 6:02pm

Good for him! I'm excited!

[dramamama611]

re: New Usnavi Announced#4

Posted: 1/30/09 at 6:16pm

I've heard nothing but great things about him! what great news for him and the cast!

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[steven22]

re: New Usnavi Announced#5

Posted: 1/30/09 at 6:23pm

I've seen the show with Lin twice..but have heard great things about Javier...I'm sure he will do great!

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: New Usnavi Announced#6

Posted: 1/30/09 at 6:30pm

So that's who I'm seeing on the 17th, I'm very excited.

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[NityaC]

re: New Usnavi Announced#7

Posted: 1/30/09 at 6:32pm

I'm so so so happy for Javier Munoz! I can only judge by clips because I haven't seen him perform live, but I can tell he's a much gentler Usnavi and just...just...I'm so excited.

I can't wait to head down this summer to watch ITH again!

...but now I'm very curious as to who the next Condom Guy will be, now that Javi's upgraded. (...that character means something special to me.) xD

Argh, will still miss Lin a lot though... =/

[Testing1232]

re: New Usnavi Announced#8

Posted: 1/30/09 at 7:26pm

He is VERY good !!! SO happy for him !

[dg22894]

re: New Usnavi Announced#9

Posted: 1/30/09 at 9:24pm

Here is another link:

http://www.broadway.com/Javier-Munoz-to-Replace-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-in-In-the-Heights/broadway_news/5020422

[CurtainPullDowner]

re: New Usnavi Announced#10

Posted: 1/30/09 at 11:00pm

Good looking guy.
It's great when the understudy gets the role.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: New Usnavi Announced#11

Posted: 1/30/09 at 11:40pm

Javier is my ITH crush! He is STUNNING! I can't wait to see him as Usnavi, though I will be sad to no longer be able to enjoy his incredible dancing during the club scene.

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[chinkie azn jai]

re: New Usnavi Announced#12

Posted: 1/31/09 at 1:58am

Congratulations to Javier! I saw him in June, right after the Tony Awards, and he was awesome as Usnavi.

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[broadwayfan7]

re: New Usnavi Announced#13

Posted: 1/31/09 at 9:22am

I really enjoyed his Usnavi. Congrats to him!

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[dancingthrulife04]

re: New Usnavi Announced#14

Posted: 1/31/09 at 10:12am

LOVED his Usnavi, I was hoping they'd make him full time.

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[Steve2]

re: New Usnavi Announced#15

Posted: 1/31/09 at 1:36pm

I agree wholeheartedly with everyone. I recall last March when Lin was out I was initially disappointed however once I saw Javier those thoughts were quickly gone.

Congratulations to him.

[LadyDramaturg2]

re: New Usnavi Announced#16

Posted: 1/31/09 at 2:03pm

Oh wow this Javier is such a cutie...!

But, yes, NityaC, Argh, will still miss Lin a lot though... =/

me, too. But, think about it, this is not the last we will see of the talented Mr. Miranda.

[NityaC]

re: New Usnavi Announced#17

Posted: 1/31/09 at 2:13pm

But, think about it, this is not the last we will see of the talented Mr. Miranda.

Oh no, of course not! I'm looking forward to Lin-Manuel spreading his brilliance to other things xD but all the same, I've only seen Lin perform as Usnavi once, and it was just very adorable. =) I would have liked to have watched it more than once, but oh well.

But like I said though: SO excited for Javi, and can't wait to watch ITH again!

[Trish2]

re: New Usnavi Announced#18

Posted: 1/31/09 at 3:02pm

While Miranda was charming in the role, Munoz will have the sex appeal ! Congrats to him, he's a doll.