It was announced that after 767 performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, the multi award-winning production of Buena Vista Social Club will close on Broadway on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Buena Vista Social Club has made history since opening on Broadway in March 2025, becoming the first musical to feature a score sung entirely in Spanish. Inspired by true events, the musical brings to life the story of the legendary Cuban artists behind the Grammy Award-winning album and the music that introduced the sounds of Havana to audiences around the world.
In 2027, Buena Vista Social Club will officially transfer to the West End in London. Tickets for all remaining Broadway performances in New York City are now on sale on Broadway Direct, an official ticket seller of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway.
What is Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway about?
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba—until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.
Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway celebrates the golden age of Cuban music with an immersive musical journey that spans from the 1950s through the 1990s. This Tony Award-winning production features authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms including son, bolero, and danzón, performed entirely in Spanish by a world-class ensemble. The show highlights the life and legacy of iconic Cuban musicians such as Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo, and Ibrahim Ferrer, capturing their remarkable reunion and the creation of a Grammy-winning album that brought Cuban sounds to the global stage.
Who is in the cast of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway?
The cast of Buena Vista Social Club currently includes Gina Torres (Omara), Rick Negron (Compay), Mel Semé (Ibrahim) Jainardo Batista Sterling (Rubén), Isa Antonetti (Young Omara), Da’Von T. Moody (Young Compay), Wesley Wray (Young Ibrahim), Jesús Pupo (Young Rubén), Renesito Avich (Eliades), Tanairi Sade Vazquez (Young Haydee), Chris Myers (Juan de Marcos), José “Candelita” Iglesias (The Narrator), Bernie Williams (Guitar), Angélica Beliard, Joshua Gonzalez, Jacob Guzman, Ian Lassiter, Héctor Juan Maisonet, Ilda Mason, Marielys Molina, Eric Parra, Sophia Ramos, Clinton Roane, Anthony Santos. Original Broadway cast members Natalie Venetia Belcon (Omara) and Ashley De La Rosa (Young Haydee) will return to the production November 30 and 16, respectively.
Who is on the creative team of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway?
Buena Vista Social Club features music by Buena Vista Social Club, a book by Marco Ramirez, and is directed and developed by Saheem Ali.
The full creative team includes Patricia Delgado (co-choreographer), Justin Peck (co-choreographer), Dean Sharenow (music supervision), Marco Paguia (music director, orchestrations, and arrangements), Arnulfo Maldonado (scenic design), Dede Ayite (costume design), Tyler Micoleau (lighting design), Jonathan Deans (sound design), J. Jared Janas (wigs, hair, and makeup design), David Yazbek (creative consultant), Nick Gold (creative consultant), Juan de Marcos )music consultant), Javier Díaz (additional arrangements), David Oquendo (additional arrangements), The TRC Company (casting), Arabella Powell (production stage manager), Moses Garcia (associate director), Carlos E. Gonzalez (associate choreographer), Thomas Schall (fight director), Rosie Berrido (dialect and accent coach), Crista Jackson (intimacy coordinator), and Jayla Pollock (company manager).
Where can I buy tickets to Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is an official ticketing source for Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
