8 / 10
Buena Vista leaps back and forth between this album recording in the '90s and the characters' early careers in the '50s. Ali achieves these shifts seamlessly and in a swift two hours. Some Act 2 plot points, including the rise of the Revolution, get rushed in the process, as does the musical's exploration of how colorism impacts the musicians' opportunities, particularly Ferrer's.
7 / 10
But the terrific ensemble carries the weight of the story's history and the beauty of its culture with passion and understanding, especially its older members, who look right at home in Arnulfo Maldonado’s faded colonial set. Every number, be it joyous or melancholy, bursts with life, and Belcon, Monge, and Semé bring the house down with faithful yet personal interpretations.
Buena Vista Social Club officially opened at Atlantic Theater Company last night, December 13. The reviews are coming in now. Read the reviews for Buena Vista Social Club here!
Atlantic Theater Company has announced an additional extension for the world premiere of Buena Vista Social Club due to high demand. Plus, check out all new photos here!
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Buena Vista Social Club is now in rehearsals and begins previews on Friday, November 17th. Check out all new photos from the first day of rehearsal here!
Get ready for the world premiere of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at Atlantic Theater Company. Find out when the show is running and how to secure your tickets for this must-see event.
| 2025 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2026 | US Tour |
US Tour |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Dede Ayite |
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Natalie Venetia Belcon |
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Marco Paguia |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Saheem Ali |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Buena Vista Social Club |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Patricia Delgado |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical | Buena Vista Social Club |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Marco Paguia |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Choreographer | Patricia Delgado |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Costume Design | Dede Ayite |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical | Mel Semé |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Natalie Venetia Belcon |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Musical | Buena Vista Social Club |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Scenic Design | Arnulfo Maldonado |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Sound Design | Jonathan Deans |
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