The acclaimed musical Buena Vista Social Club has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, solidifying itself as one of the standout productions of the season on Broadway.
The work, produced by Lin-Manuel and Luis Miranda, Jr., under the label Viajes Miranda, Orin Wolf, John Styles, Barbara Broccoli, Atlantic Theatre Company, LaChanze, John Leguizamo, and with Nick Gold and Allan Williams serving as executive producers, premiered on March 19th at the Schoenfeld Theatre, marking a milestone as the first Broadway musical inspired by Latin American folk music.
This production celebrates Cuba’s musical roots and the legacy of the iconic self-titled album that conquered the world. Venture into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where resonant trumpets and vibrant guitars ignite the dance floor. Here is where the sound of Havana is born and the extraordinary adventure of a woman begins.
With a script by Marco Ramírez, director Saheem Ali leads a cast of visionary artists to tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album.
Buena Vista Social Club presents the moving music of Cuba’s golden era, with choreography by Patricia Delgado and Tony Award winner Justin Peck. Unlike other productions, Buena Vista Social Club integrates world-class musicians as part of the cast, blending musical excellence with memorable performances on stage.
The result is a vibrant and authentic experience that has captured both critics and audiences.
Among the categories in which it has been nominated are Best Musical, Best Book, Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, and a nomination for Natalie Venetia Belcon as Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical.
Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical, Buena Vista Social Club, brings to life the Grammy-winning album and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band joins a sensational cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.