The New York Times
Direct from its acclaimed Off-Broadway run, the new musical Buena Vista Social Club is coming to Broadway, inspired by the artists who enlivened and repopularized the stirring music of Cuba’s golden age. Get Buena Vista Social Club tickets on TodayTix now.
Experience the true story of how the Grammy Award-winning title band brought forgotten musicians back together to immortalize historic Cuban music genres. The group's sound incorporates son, bolero, and more — and now, the Buena Vista Social Club musical dives into the minds behind the melodies.
The story of how these musicians first met as young artists and reconvened decades later is set to BVSC's rich, lively, and stirring songs. Director Saheem Ali, book writer Marco Ramirez, and choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado make Buena Vista Social Club a full-scale, vibrant celebration of some of the most influential musicians from Cuba and the world.
2hr 10min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
February 21st, 2025
By: Marco Ramirez
Songs by: Buena Vista Social Club
Director: Saheem Ali
Choreography: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado
Cast list: Natalie Venetia Belcon (as Omara), Julio Monge (as Compay), Mel Semé (as Ibrahim), Jainardo Batista Sterling (as Rubén), Isa Antonetti (as Young Omara), Da’von Moody (as Young Compay), Wesley Wray (as Young Ibrahim), Leonardo Reyna (as Young Rubén), Renesito Avich (as Eliades), Ashley De La Rosa (as Young Haydee), Justin Cunningham (as Juan de Marcos)
Sets: Arnulfo Maldonado
Costumes: Dede Ayite
Lighting: Tyler Micoleau
Sound: Jonathan Deans
Band: Marco Paguia (piano, music direction), guitarist David Oquendo, Gustavo Schartz (guitar), Hery Paz (woodwinds), Eddie Venegas (trombone), Jesus Ricardo (trumpet), Javier Díaz, Mauricio Herrera, and Román Diaz (percussion)
Other info: Wigs, hair, and makeup by J. Jared Janas; orchestrations, arrangements, and music direction by Marco Paguia; additional arrangements by Javier Diaz and David Oquendo; music consultation by Juan de Marcos
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss. Partial wheelchair access, handrail access
The Buena Vista Social Club musical is named for the title band and its eponymous 1997 album that won a Grammy Award the next year. Buena Vista Social Club was active for two decades, up until 2015. Now, this musical honors the group's legacy and gives us a beat we can all groove to.
Saheem Ali, a Tony nominee for Fat Ham, directs the musical, working with bookwriter Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award for The Royale) and choreographers Justin Peck (Tony winner, Carousel, Illinoise) and Patricia Delgado. Dancing back into New York, Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway promises an electrifying experience of music and dance.
A bright light effect is used in this production. This production uses loud sound effects. This production uses theatrical haze and smoke.
The Grammy-winning, landmark Cuban album by the same-named music group is now the basis for a vibrant, celebratory musical. Relive the Golden Age of Cuban music while hearing the renaissance of genres like son, bolero, and danzón.
Buena Vista Social Club runs for 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Buena Vista Social Club is at New York's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre , which is located at 236 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
Buena Vista Social Club tickets start at $67.
Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
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