Broadway Musical Home - Buena Vista Social Club

Inspired by true events, the Grammy Award-winning album comes to life on stage.

Story:

In 1950s Havana, a group of young musicians creates a sound that shakes the world of Cuban music—until the revolution changes everything. Forty years later, the band is brought back together to record the songs they left behind. With decades of heartbreak fueling every note, they unexpectedly go on to create the greatest-selling world music album of all time, immortalizing their songs and their legacy.

Fun Fact

About half of the musical’s songs come from the original album. The other half from the Buena Vista Social Club ensemble’s extended songbook.

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
236 W. 45th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule

MONDAY: Dark

TUESDAY: 7 PM

WEDNESDAY: 2 & 7:30 PM

THURSDAY: 7 PM

FRIDAY: 7:30 PM

SATURDAY: 2 & 7:30 PM

SUNDAY: 3 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: February 21, 2025
OPENING: March 19, 2025

Run Time
2 hours and 10 minutes (1 Intermission)

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NOTE:

Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.
This production uses theatrical haze and smoke.
Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

: Librettist
Marco Ramirez

: Composer and Lyricist
Buena Vista Social Club

Premiere
1999 Film

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Opening Night: March 19, 2025

Original Cast: Isa Antonetti, Renesito Avich, Jainardo Batista Sterling, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Angelica Beliard, Ashley De La Rosa, Carlos Falú, Héctor Juan Maisonet, Ilda Mason, Marielys Molina, Julio Monge, Da'Von Moody, Leonardo Reyna, Young Rubén, Mel Semé, Wesley Wray

Director: Saheem Ali

Choreographer: Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck

Producer: Orin Wolf, John Styles, Barbara Broccoli, Atlantic Theater Company, Luis Miranda, LaChanze and John Leguizamo

Musical Director: Marco Paguia

Orchestrations: Marco Paguia

Scenic Design: Arnulfo Maldonado

Costume Design: Dede Ayite

Lighting Design: Tyler Micoleau

Sound Design: Jonathan Deans

Hair and Wig Design: J. Jared Janas

1999 Film Version

Movie Name: Buena Vista Social Club

Type: Non-Musical Documentary

Director: Wim Wenders

Screenplay: Wim Wenders and Nick Gold

Starring: Ry Cooder, Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González

Musical Numbers

NOTE: A musical's songs are sometimes added or removed prior to a show's opening. Once finalized, the musical numbers will be posted here.

CDs

: Buena Vista Social Club

: Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall

Vinyl

: Buena Vista Social Club 25th Anniversary Edition 2LP + 2CD Bookpack

: Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall

Sheetmusic

: Buena Vista Social Club Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook

Videos

: 1999 Documentary DVD

: 1999 Documentary Blu-Ray

Books

: The Companion Book to the Film

Merchandise

: Merchandise on Ebay

Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Natalie Venetia Belcon
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Orchestrations

2025 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Natalie Venetia Belcon

2025 Chita Rivera Award Nominations

Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show - Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck
Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Angélica Beliard
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Carlos Falú
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Héctor Juan Maisonet
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Ilda Mason
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Marielys Molina