Buena Vista Social Club 2023
Ages: 8+
Opened: December 12, 2023Closing: December 31, 2023
Buena Vista Social Club - 2023 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Linda Gross Theater
336 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011
Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali (Fat Ham), this story of the legendary artists who recorded the album features the soul-stirring music of Cuba’s golden age, with a book by Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award winner, The Royale), choreography by Patricia Delgado and Tony Award winner Justin Peck (Carousel, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story) and a music team led by Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit).
Buena Vista Social Club - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast
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'Buena Vista Social Club' review — lush, vibrant music makes this show a treat
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.
Review: Buena Vista Social Club
8 / 10
The script hits its marks effectively, if not surprisingly, and director Saheem Ali keeps the toggling structure evocative and clear, with valuable help from Arnulfo Maldonado’s set, Dede Ayite’s costumes. But the plot is just a hanger for the musical numbers, which is where Buena Vista Social Club comes to thrilling life. The show makes no attempt to force its score into doing character work; all 15 songs, of which nine were part of the original 1996 recording sessions, are presented as performances in nightclubs or recording studios, sometimes heightened by the six excellent dancers who execute Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck’s gorgeously fluid and individuated choreography. The lyrics are untranslated, but that hardly matters. The music itself is the story.
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Review Roundup: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Opens at Atlantic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2023
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!
Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Extends at Atlantic Theater Company; Plus Check Out New Photos!
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023
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!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Extended at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of Buena Vista Social ClubTM. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023
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!
Cast Set for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2023
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.
Buena Vista Social Club History
Other Productions of Buena Vista Social Club
| 2023 | Off-Broadway |
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere Production Off-Broadway |
| 2025 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Buena Vista Social Club - 2023 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| 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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