Buena Vista Social Club

Show details

Genre: Dance, True Story, Drama,Tony Winner

Audience: Suitable for 8+ years

Theater name: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: restrooms, drinking water fountain

Theater accessibility: assistive listening devices, hearing assistance, accessible restrooms, audio description, step-free street entrance, orchestra wheelchair seating, and handheld captioning.

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

• Leading roles: Natalie Venetia Belcon as Omara Portuondo, Rick Negron as Compay Segundo, Mel Semé as Ibrahim Ferrer, Jainardo Batista Sterling as Rubén González, Isa Antonetti as Young Omara, Da'von T. Moody as Young Compay, Wesley Wray as Young Ibrahim, Leonardo Reyna as Young Rubén, Renesito Avich as Eliades Ochoa, Ashley De La Rosa as Young Haydée, Chris Myers as Juan de Marcos

• Director: Saheem Ali

• Book: Marco Ramirez

• Choreographer: Patricia Delgado & Justin Peck

• Music: Buena Vista Social Club

Additional info

• The show is suitable for individuals ages 8 and above.

• Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.

• This production uses theatrical haze, smoke, loud sound effects, and bright lights.

• The show's dialogue is in English, while the songs are performed in the original Spanish from the beloved album.

Q: How much do the Buena Vista Social Club tickets cost?

A: The cost of the tickets will vary depending on the type of seats you choose and the performance date

Q: Where is the Buena Vista Social Club playing in New York?

A: At Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, NYC).

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission.

Q: What age is suitable for this musical?

A: Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 4 are not admitted.

Q: What language is Buena Vista Social Club performed in?

A: The dialogue is in English, while the songs are sung in their original Spanish.

Q: Has the show won any awards?

A: It won four Tony Awards and the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Q: What is Buena Vista Social Club about?

A: It tells the true story of legendary Cuban musicians who reunited decades later to record their iconic, Grammy-winning 1997 album.

Q: What famous songs are featured?

A: Afro-Cuban classics including "Chan Chan," "Dos Gardenias," "El Cuarto de Tula," and "Candela." You can listen to the album here.

Q: Does the show use any special effects?

A: Yes, it includes bright lights, loud sound effects, and theatrical haze and smoke.

• You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
• You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
• If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
• The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
• Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.