Natalie Venetia Belcon
Latest News on Natalie Venetia Belcon:
Natalie Venetia Belcon and Corbin Bleu to Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations (Mar 3, 2026)
Photos: 41st Annual Artios Awards Celebrate Excellence in Casting (Feb 28, 2026)
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, and More Win 41st Artios Awards (Feb 27, 2026)
Natalie Venetia Belcon and Corbin Bleu to Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations (Mar 3, 2026)
Photos: 41st Annual Artios Awards Celebrate Excellence in Casting (Feb 28, 2026)
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, and More Win 41st Artios Awards (Feb 27, 2026)
BIO
Natalie Venetia Belcon (Omara) is thrilled to portray the legendary Omara Portuondo in the one of a kind Buena Vista Social Club, and is beyond honored to have won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical and to have been nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Broadway: Matilda (Mrs. Phelps), Avenue Q (original cast as Gary Coleman), Rent (Joanne). Off-Broadway: Ahrens and Flaherty’s The Glorious Ones at Lincoln Center. National Tour: Wicked (Madame Morrible). Regional: Ahrens and Flaherty’s new musical, Knoxville (adapted by Frank Galati) at AsoloRepertory Theatre, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Belcon has had recurring and guest starring roles on a number of TV shows and featured roles in a few films. PBS Great Performances: Play On!
Photos
RENT Family: Victoria Leacock, Lisa Zinni, Michael Greif, Martha Banta, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Marcus Paul James, Yassmin Alers, Fredi Walker-Browne, Schele Williams, Rodney Hicks, Maya Days, Tim Weil, Julie Larson, Destan Owens, Jeremy Kushnier, Karmine Alers and Michael McElroy
Date:
02/19/2026
From: Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mrs. Phelps [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Movies
Sugar Hill
[ 1993 ] Lynette Natalie Belcon
[ 1993 ] Lynette Natalie Belcon
Grace of My Heart
[ 1996 ] Betty
[ 1996 ] Betty
Woo
[ 1998 ] Hootchie
[ 1998 ] Hootchie
TV Shows
Beverly Hills, 90210
Janice Williams
Janice Williams
The Education of Max Bickford
Rose Quigley
Rose Quigley
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
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 Cast Performs 'Qué Bueno Baila Usted' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-03 10:53:11
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda Discuss BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-02 12:22:17
Video: Natalie Venetia Belcon Reacts to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 23:00:25
TV: First Look at THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA - Meet The Cast, Performance Preview & More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-22 11:39:06
News
Natalie Venetia Belcon and Corbin Bleu to Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations. The announcement event will also be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations. The announcement event will also be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.
Photos: 41st Annual Artios Awards Celebrate Excellence in Casting
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
The 41st Annual Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society, honored excellence in casting at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York, and London. See photos from inside the ceremony.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
The 41st Annual Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society, honored excellence in casting at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York, and London. See photos from inside the ceremony.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, and More Win 41st Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 41st Annual Artios Awards held at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 41st Annual Artios Awards held at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London.
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.
J. Harrison Ghee, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and More to Present at Artios Awards in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Casting Society has revealed the presenters for the 41st Annual Artios Awards, which will take place at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and One Moorgate Place in London.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Casting Society has revealed the presenters for the 41st Annual Artios Awards, which will take place at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and One Moorgate Place in London.
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!
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!
Museum of Broadway to Host Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
The Museum of Broadway will host a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
The Museum of Broadway will host a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway.
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.
Photos: Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and More Rehearse for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
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.
Photos: Tony-Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon, Michael Urie, Uzo Aduba and More Step Out for A TECTONIC CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Tectonic Theater Project hosted its annual benefit gala, A Tectonic Cabaret, on October 20, 2025, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored Tony-winning producer Barbara Whitman and Emmy Award-winning actress and activist Uzo Aduba, featuring performances by Hannah Gadsby, Beth Malone, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and more. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Tectonic Theater Project hosted its annual benefit gala, A Tectonic Cabaret, on October 20, 2025, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored Tony-winning producer Barbara Whitman and Emmy Award-winning actress and activist Uzo Aduba, featuring performances by Hannah Gadsby, Beth Malone, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and more. Check out photos from the event.
Photos: Karol G. Visits BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Latin music sensation Karol G. attended a performance of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway, later paying a visit backstage to greet the company. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Latin music sensation Karol G. attended a performance of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway, later paying a visit backstage to greet the company. See photos here!
Nathan Lee Graham, Andrew Durand and More to Join CSC 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Classic Stage Company has revealed the host and additional performers for their 2025 Gala, honoring Therese Steiner, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Classic Stage Company has revealed the host and additional performers for their 2025 Gala, honoring Therese Steiner, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado Talk BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on CBS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
In a recent video segment, CBS Mornings Plus co-anchor Adriana Diaz sat down with Buena Vista Social Club co-choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado, a husband-and-wife duo whose personal story is deeply tied to the music.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
In a recent video segment, CBS Mornings Plus co-anchor Adriana Diaz sat down with Buena Vista Social Club co-choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado, a husband-and-wife duo whose personal story is deeply tied to the music.
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Natalie Venetia Belcon been in?
Natalie Venetia Belcon has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Natalie Venetia Belcon been in?
Natalie Venetia Belcon has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Natalie Venetia Belcon been nominated for?
DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club.
What awards has Natalie Venetia Belcon won?
Natalie Venetia Belcon has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club. She has also received the Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club.
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