By Matthew Blank
16 Feb 2009

Javier Muñoz stepped into the central role of Usnavi in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights on Feb. 16.

Muñoz, an original company member, replaced original star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who conceived and composed the work.

Here is a look at the new proprietor of the busy bodega:

View the Entire Photo Gallery Javier Muñoz Photo by Joan Marcus

In the Heights currently features Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesús, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Rick Négron and Seth Stewart leading a cast of 28.

For more information visit www.intheheightsthemusical.com