Buena Vista Social Club 2023

Opened: December 12, 2023
Closing: December 31, 2023

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Linda Gross Theater

336 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011

Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali (Fat Ham), this story of the legendary artists who recorded the album features the soul-stirring music of Cuba’s golden age, with a book by Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award winner, The Royale), choreography by Patricia Delgado and Tony Award winner Justin Peck (Carousel, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story) and a music team led by Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit).

Buena Vista Social Club - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast

Natalie Venetia Belcon

Danaya Esperanza

Julio Monge

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Buena Vista Social Club

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Off Broadway Review: How Cuba’s Music Fuels Its Survival

7 / 10

I’ve never been to Havana, but watching this production provided me not only a telescope to that place, but to the past. The attention to historical detail here eschews the usual musical-theater glitz to favor what appears to be the real thing. In addition to Maldonado’s weathered set design, there are Dede Ayite’s costumes, Tyler Micoleau’s lighting and J. Jared Janas’ incredibly retro hair, wigs and makeup.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: GO FOR THE MUSIC ALONE

6 / 10

Does the show aim to go bigger – to Broadway, perhaps? It has the basic makings, but the script needs a livelier, clearer through line. It wouldn’t hurt to apply a stronger focus to the political turmoil of the times (both times, ‘50s and ‘90s), a topic only glancingly touched on here. Or maybe just accord the phenomenal cover band a series of concerts? History – and the audience – might be better served.


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