Jainardo Batista Sterling
Latest News on Jainardo Batista Sterling:
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Cuban Coffee Truck (Feb 24, 2026)
Ana Navarro Sets One-Night-Only Appearance in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Feb 20, 2026)
Lin-Manuel Miranda To Host BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Dance Along Performance (Feb 10, 2026)
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Cuban Coffee Truck (Feb 24, 2026)
Ana Navarro Sets One-Night-Only Appearance in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Feb 20, 2026)
Lin-Manuel Miranda To Host BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Dance Along Performance (Feb 10, 2026)
BIO
JAINARDO BATISTA STERLING (Rubén) Puerto Rican singer and percussionist Jainardo Batista comes from a family with a long tradition in music and theater in Puerto Rico. As a Jazz Ambassador of Jazz at Lincoln Center, he has toured Central and Northwest Africa as well as South America and the Caribbean. Additionally, he has performed in the Jerusalem Jazz Festival with Roman Diaz and Grupo Agolona; Essaouira Gnawa Festival (Morocco) with Colette Michaan’s Querencia; and Grammy-nominated Raices Haberas at New York’s Town Hall. Jainardo maintains an active performance schedule in NYC.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Rubén
Ibrahim (Understudy) [Replacement]
Company (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere Production, 2023
Ruben
Videos
Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Surprises Ana Navarro with Live Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-09 16:12:59
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Team on the Show's Creative Process
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-10 08:47:02
News
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Cuban Coffee Truck
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club celebrated its first year on Broadway with a special surprise for audiences. After its first anniversary performance, the audience was treated to cafecitos from a Cuban coffee truck outside of the theatre. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club celebrated its first year on Broadway with a special surprise for audiences. After its first anniversary performance, the audience was treated to cafecitos from a Cuban coffee truck outside of the theatre. Watch the video!
Ana Navarro Sets One-Night-Only Appearance in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
It's Ana Navarro's time to shine! The View host will be making her Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club for a one-night-only appearance on March 6.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
It's Ana Navarro's time to shine! The View host will be making her Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club for a one-night-only appearance on March 6.
Lin-Manuel Miranda To Host BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Dance Along Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club will host Broadway’s first-ever “dance along” performance. Audience members are free to give in to the rhythm—swaying their hips and shaking their shoulders.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club will host Broadway’s first-ever “dance along” performance. Audience members are free to give in to the rhythm—swaying their hips and shaking their shoulders.
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Plays Surprise Bad Bunny Tribute
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Wins 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 68th GRAMMYs! The GRAMMY will be awarded to producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 68th GRAMMYs! The GRAMMY will be awarded to producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek.
Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Serenades Ana Navarro in Surprise Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026
Ana Navarro, host of The View, received a special birthday surprise on Friday when cast members from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club visited the show to serenade her with a song for her special day. Watch the segment now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026
Ana Navarro, host of The View, received a special birthday surprise on Friday when cast members from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club visited the show to serenade her with a song for her special day. Watch the segment now.
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Performs at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2025
Earlier this morning, the cast of Buena Vista Social Club the stage on 34th Street to perform at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Led by Tony winner Natalie Venetia Belcon, they performed a medley of “Chan Chan” and “Candela” from the musical. Watch the full performance here.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2025
Earlier this morning, the cast of Buena Vista Social Club the stage on 34th Street to perform at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Led by Tony winner Natalie Venetia Belcon, they performed a medley of “Chan Chan” and “Candela” from the musical. Watch the full performance here.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
A new block of tickets for Buena Vista Social Club is now on sale for performances at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Buena Vista Social Club won 5 Tony Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
A new block of tickets for Buena Vista Social Club is now on sale for performances at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Buena Vista Social Club won 5 Tony Awards.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Host Talkback with TRES LECHES Podcast for Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will conduct a post-show talkback with the hosts of “Tres Leches” podcast. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will conduct a post-show talkback with the hosts of “Tres Leches” podcast. Learn more and see how to attend!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB's Natalie Venetia Belcon Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress
by - Jun 9, 2025
Natalie Venetia Belcon has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB.
by - Jun 9, 2025
Natalie Venetia Belcon has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB.
Photos: Camila Cabello, Andrew Garfield, and Monica Barbaro Visit BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
On Sunday, May 11th, the 10-time Tony nominated production of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB welcomed some starry guests into the Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
On Sunday, May 11th, the 10-time Tony nominated production of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB welcomed some starry guests into the Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway. See photos here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Launch North American Tour in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Buena Vista Social Club will launch a North American tour in 2026! Learn more about the Broadway production and upcoming tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Buena Vista Social Club will launch a North American tour in 2026! Learn more about the Broadway production and upcoming tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2025
The sound of Havana came to life at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre last night, where Buena Vista Social Club officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos from the cast's opening night curtain call here.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2025
The sound of Havana came to life at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre last night, where Buena Vista Social Club officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos from the cast's opening night curtain call here.
Review Roundup: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
The sounds of Cuba come to vibrant life on Broadway in Buena Vista Social Club, the musical new musical based on the legendary album of the same name. The critics have weighed in. Read their reviews of Buena Vista Social Club!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
The sounds of Cuba come to vibrant life on Broadway in Buena Vista Social Club, the musical new musical based on the legendary album of the same name. The critics have weighed in. Read their reviews of Buena Vista Social Club!
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB On Broadway- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB officially opens tonight, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Get your first look at the production in new video from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB officially opens tonight, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Get your first look at the production in new video from the show!
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Team on the Show's Creative Process
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
Buena Vista Social Club, the new Broadway musical, was spotlighted on this weekend's episode of Sunday Morning. The musical is currently in previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
Buena Vista Social Club, the new Broadway musical, was spotlighted on this weekend's episode of Sunday Morning. The musical is currently in previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Cast Performs ‘La Negra Tomasa’
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
Following their performance on Good Morning America, the cast of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club stuck around for the third hour of the broadcast to perform the song 'La Negra Tomasa.' Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
Following their performance on Good Morning America, the cast of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club stuck around for the third hour of the broadcast to perform the song 'La Negra Tomasa.' Watch it now!
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Cast Performs on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
On Friday, the cast of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club joined Good Morning America to perform a medley of songs from the show. Watch the performance from the ensemble here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
On Friday, the cast of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club joined Good Morning America to perform a medley of songs from the show. Watch the performance from the ensemble here!
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Begins Rehearsals on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB in New York City. Check out rehearsal photos of the new Broadway production and learn more about the show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB in New York City. Check out rehearsal photos of the new Broadway production and learn more about the show!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jainardo Batista Sterling been in?
Jainardo Batista Sterling has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jainardo Batista Sterling been in?
Jainardo Batista Sterling has not appeared in the West End.
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