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Karmine Alers

Karmine Alers spent a considerable amount of time in New York City performing on Broadway. She was cast as MIMI in the production of “RENT”, in "Aida" as Aida, in Lin- Manuel Miranda musical "In The Heights", as Pattie in “Smokey Joe's Cafe” and most recently as Gloria Fajardo in “ON YOUR FEET” the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Pronouns: she/her

BIO

Karmine Alers spent a considerable amount of time in New York City performing on Broadway.

She was cast as MIMI in the production of “RENT”, in "Aida" as Aida, in Lin- Manuel Miranda musical "In The Heights", as Pattie in “Smokey Joe's Cafe” and most recently as Gloria Fajardo in “ON YOUR FEET” the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
She has performed in several Television productions, her last performance as a guest star in the CBS series “BULL” and has been a lead actress in feature films available on Amazon Prime Video. 
Karmine is also a popular recording artist , signing her first recording contract with A&M records with the popular girl group, 3rd Party.  Karmine also released a solo album with original music entitled "For You" , which can be found on Amazon and Apple Music.  For the Holiday season, you can hear Karmine's very popular Christmas recording titled “A Winters Wish” which is also found on Amazon and Apple Music.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
2026
Omara
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2022
Maxine Dean, Juno, Delia (Understudy)
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Ensemble, Gloria Fajardo (Understudy), Consuelo (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Performer (Swing), Consuelo (Understudy) [Replacement], Gloria Fajardo (Understudy) [Replacement]
[US Tour]
The Broadway Tour [National Tour], 2009
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mimi Marquez [Replacement], Performer (Swing) [Replacement], Maureen Johnson (Understudy) [Replacement], Mimi Marquez (Understudy) [Replacement]

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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Tour Sets Box Office Records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

The five-time Tony Award-winning musical broke attendance and box office records at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, continuing its national tour through 2027 and beyond.
Interview: Robert M. Jimenez of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 4, 2026

Robert M. Jimenez, who plays legendary pianist Rubén González in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at the Fox Theatre 10/27 - 11/1, talks about his journey to the stage, his family's Cuban roots, and why this Tony Award-winning musical feels so personal.
Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 24, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club is the latest in a long line of jukebox/biomusicals. This one in particular is set in Havana, Cuba from the 1950s to the 1990s. The story follows four prominent musicians. Over the course of their lives, they experienced the effects of communism and the rise of Fidel Castro, as well as their eventual collaboration in 1997 on the landmark album.
Review Roundup: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Launches North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

The North American Tour of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is now underway. What are the critics saying about the tour? Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!
Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 17, 2026

The Buffalo theatre season most assuredly opened with a bang as the first national tour of the hit  Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB launched in the Queen city right here at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The Latin rhythms were infectious and the energy sizzled as the spectacular production took to the stage for it's first performances before hitting the road to  travel around the country.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Tour Cast Set for Arsht Center Run
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026

The touring production of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will make its South Florida premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center, accompanied by a free week of Cuban music and cultural programming.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 7, 2026 - Inside the History of SIX THE MUSICAL And More
by - Aug 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Karmine Alers, Mauro Castillo and More to Star in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

The full company has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of Buena Vista Social Club. The production features Karmine Alers, Frank Rodríguez and more.
Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 10, 2026

Whether autobiographical like “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” and “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” or fictionalized like “Mamma Mia!,” jukebox musicals often rely on the drama of  their source material as much as their familiar scores for success.
Photos: ON YOUR FEET! Now Playing at North Shore Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

North Shore Music Theatre is currently presenting ON YOUR FEET!, the musical based on the lives and careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The production features many of the duo's best-known hits, including 'Conga' and 'Get On Your Feet.' Check out photos from the production below.
ON YOUR FEET! to Kick Off NSMT 2026 Musical Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

North Shore Music Theatre will open its 2026 musical season with On Your Feet!, the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, directed and choreographed by Marcos Santana with a 23-member cast.
New Musical RITA: MORE THAN A MEMORY About Rita Hayworth's Alzheimer's Battle in Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

A new musical exploring Rita Hayworth's battle with Alzheimer's and Hollywood's erasure of her Spanish heritage is in development with New York Theatre Barn, written by Bettina Covo and Jonathan Larson Award-winner Cheryl Stern.
17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
by Michael Gioia - Apr 29, 2026

It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026

The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Soars at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - Aug 5, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2008 is back at Broadway at Music Circus in an explosive celebration of family and community. In the Heights, which cemented creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s place on Broadway long before Hamilton, shows the magic that happens when cultures collide. Director Marcos Santana brings passion and energy back to the round in this electrifying production that you’ll want to see again and again.
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Feb 20, 2025

In Washington Heights, Usnavi (Ángel Lozada) sings to us about life in the neighborhood while carrying out his day-to-day activities involved in operating his bodega (“In the Heights”). There’s Sonny (Nicolas Garza), the young aspiring entrepreneur who helps Usnavi run things; Abuela Claudia (Rayanne Gonzales), Usnavi’s elderly neighbor who’s “not really [his] abuela;” and Vanessa (Adriana Scalice), a woman Usnavi is too shy to talk to, but who is trying to move out of Washington Heights as soon as possible.
Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Signature Theatre has released a video preview of In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive, Water by the Spoonful).
Video: Inside Rehearsals For IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2025

See inside rehearsals for In The Heights at Signature Theatre! The new video features a look into choreography rehearsals, as well as interviews with the cast and creative team, a first look at the set design, and more.
Video: 'In the Heights' from IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Watch Ángel Lozada and the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre perform the title song in the video here! Performances will run from February 11 – May 4, 2025.
Video: Signature Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Rehearses 'Carnaval del Barrio'
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2025

Watch the cast of Signature Theatre's In the Heights rehearse 'Carnaval del Barrio.' The video features Ángel Lozada, Berto Fernández and more! The musical features music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karmine Alers been in?

Karmine Alers has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Karmine Alers been in?

Karmine Alers has not appeared in the West End.

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