NYC Broadway Musical
Buena Vista Social Club
★ NY Times Critic's Pick ★ This acclaimed new musical tells the true story of how the legendary band brought Cuban music to the world.
About Buena Vista
"This full-of-riches new musical brings the classic record to life"
The New York Times
Direct from its acclaimed Off-Broadway run, the new musical Buena Vista Social Club is now on Broadway, inspired by the artists who enlivened and repopularized the stirring music of Cuba’s golden age. Get Buena Vista Social Club tickets on SnagaSeat now.
Inspired by a true story, the musical tells 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.
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Run time
2hr 10min. Inc. 1 intermission.
Theatre
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
236 West 45th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Categories
Musicals, Broadway, History
Age
Ages 10+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Important information
The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
Buena Vista - 3 Fun Facts
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.
The musical brings together a renowned choreography team. Justin Peck won a Tony Award for Best Choreography for the recent revival of Carousel, and he also choreographed Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning West Side Story film. Patricia Delgado, a principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet, co-choreographs Buena Vista Social Club and was Peck’s associate on West Side Story.
The Buena Vista Social Club album was preserved in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2022 for its cultural significance.
Cast & Creative Team
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
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