Buena Vista Social Club
About this show
Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club arrives at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, a journey through music and memory into the heart of Havana. It follows the legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, once known as the Queen of Feeling, who steps back into the spotlight when a young record producer offers her a rare second chance and forces her to reckon with her past.
A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to life through live performance, in a show The Washington Post hailed as jaw-dropping and soul-stirring. It is a tale of big dreams, second chances and music that needs no translation.
What to Expect
This is a live theatrical production rather than a concert, weaving the album's songs through a dramatic story performed by a full company at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Expect a celebration of Cuban musical heritage, strong vocal performances and a score that carries the evening.
Good to know
Running time · 2h 10m
Next available · Tue, Aug 18, 2026
Refund policy
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
What audiences say
Audiences love the vibrant energy and emotional depth of the show. Many praise the incredible music, with its passionate vocals and captivating choreography that transports them into the heart of Cuban culture. The heartfelt story resonates deeply, leaving viewers inspired and eager to share the experience.
What the critics say
““The interconnections between musicians, songs and a society have rarely been evoked as vividly, and as lovingly, as they are in ‘Buena Vista Social Club.’””
““It’s the most intoxicating and rapturous show of the Broadway season.””
“All that adds up to a rousing evening at the theater, if also something less than a great musical.”
““So transportive are the intoxicating Cuban music and spirited dance that it’s easy to forgive the show’s rather wispy and cliched book.””
“Concerts disguised as musicals annoy me.”
“Unapologetically sentimental, the slender story gets the job done.”
“The music is so good, the performances so alive, and the band so sexy”
Community Reviews
Venue
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
236 W 45th St, New York
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