José 'Candelita' Iglesias Steps Up to the Plate Tonight for His Broadway Debut in Buena Vista Social Club
The former Major League Baseball star and recording artist begins a limited six-week engagement as the Narrator starting August 27
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What to Know
- José "Candelita" Iglesias makes his Broadway debut as the Narrator in Buena Vista Social Club beginning August 27
- The recording artist and former Major League Baseball player begins a limited six-week engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
- Buena Vista Social Club is inspired by the Grammy Award-winning album and tells the story of the legendary Cuban musicians behind its music
Major League Baseball veteran and recording artist José “Candelita” Iglesias makes his Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club as the Narrator on August 27. He will perform at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre for a limited six week engagement.
Iglesias has collaborated musically with J Pro, Pipo, Antonio Barullo, EL Micha, Lenier and Guianko “Yanko” Gomez and has worked with music producers Gatillo, Motiff, Pututi and more. In August of 2023, he released his debut single, “Tambor.”
The current cast of Buena Vista Social Club includes Tony Award winner Natalie Venetia Belcon as Omara, Rick Negron as Compay, Mel Semé as Ibrahim, Jainardo Batista Sterling as Rubén, Isa Antonetti as Young Omara, Da’Von T. Moody as Young Compay, Jaleel Battles Jr. as Young Ibrahim, Jesús Pupo as Young Rubén, Renesito Avich as Eliades, Ashley De La Rosa as Young Haydee and Chris Myers as Juan de Marcos.
Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here, the sound of Havana is born—and one woman's remarkable journey begins. Inspired by true events, the musical brings the 1997 Grammy Award-winning album to life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it. An Afro-Cuban band is joined by a cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances and the extraordinary power of music.
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