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Buena Vista Social Club Reviews

The GRAMMY® Award-winning album comes to thrilling life on stage. Some music you know by heart.

4.8
Tickets starting at $63.20
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Critics’ Reviews (3)

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The Daily Beast

"Broadway's most fabulous party! Buena Vista Social Club explodes with brilliant, vibrant music and dancing."

The Daily Beast

Tim Teeman

Variety

"The most intoxicating and rapturous show of the Broadway season!"

Variety

Frank Rizzo

The New York Times

"Buena Vista Social Club brings the thrill of making music to Broadway."

The New York Times

Elisabeth Vincentelli

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4.8
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TREMENDOUS
"I've been a BVSC fan since the late 90s. Wasn't gonna come to Chicago in the next 2 yrs and I knew I'd fly to NYC just for this show. Was definitely worth the trip. Story, songs, history achieved with great voices and acting. Would definitely see again. BRAVO"
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JANET K from Warrenville on Jun 5, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club is Musical for the Ages, All Ages!
"I was expecting the music to be outstanding and it was. The music, always great, was enhanced by strong vocals and dancers. What I didnt' expect, and really enjoyed, was the story behing Buena Vista Social Club. How it evolved in pre-Castro to modern Cuba was fascinating. A totally joyful performance, one not to miss!"
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Nancy H from Washington, DC on Jun 5, 2026
Amazing
"The music, the story, the actors - all incredible. Highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2026
Best way to experience live music and Broadway!
"Phenomenal musicians and actors! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2026
The show is more appropriate for adults.
"I very much enjoyed it! I loved the music and the dancing. It was awesome! The actors/actresses were great. It would’ve been nicer if they performed more mambo dancing to all the music the band played. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 3, 2026
An excellent musical spectacle!!
"Great story, great musicians!!!"
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Salvador Gonzalo E from Tampico on Jun 1, 2026
Amor a Cuba
"There was nothing that I did not enjoy. Everything was amazing and so relatable to things happening in the world. Music was amazing "
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Melissa A N from Martinez on Jun 1, 2026
Best musical of the decade
"I and many others were dancing in our seats. Good story line. Amazing horn and guitar sections. All in all worth every penny."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Espectacular
"La actuación, ambientación, las transiciones de época fueron excelentes. La música fue perfecta. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Wonderful music with a glimpse of Cuba’s story
"Loved the music, the dancing and the story."
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Peggy S from Eugene on May 31, 2026
This show has it all
"The musicians, singers and dancers were amazing! The story was compelling; it ended way too fast."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 31, 2026
Crowd Pleasing
"This is a must see show. The music will have you dancing in your seats. The storyline will keep you engaged at all times. We loved every minute of it. Our seats were at the top in the back of the theater and we could hear all actors clearly. Great show! "
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Gerthel W from Virginia Beach on May 31, 2026
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"This was an amazing history lesson that makes you shimmy in your seat. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2026
Una forma muy atinada de representar una época de Cuba
"Fue una experiencia muy agradable. La calidad de los artistas es excepcional. Muy recomendable"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 29, 2026
What a performance
"As a Cuban-American, I found this play especially wonderful. Americans have told me they enjoyed this play, too. It seemed more like a musical concert with a backstory. The musicians and singers were phenomenal!"
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Jose C from Coconut Creek on May 28, 2026
Inspired
"Great story of culture, struggle, and perseverance. The music was fantastic, makes you want to dance. "
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Jesus G from Frisco on May 28, 2026
Three great performances in one show: drama, dancing and music
"BVSC was a show that uses a place to summarize a historical moment where music and singing helped to define a generation of Cuban artists that impacted the world. The storytelling, the dancers and actor's performances paid tribute to the album concerts and documentary that was released in the 1990s. Los musicos were engaging with their vocal solos and on guitar, bongos, and piano. We came in from Chicago to see BVSC and it was well worth the travel to experience this great show. "
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Roberto C from Berwyn on May 27, 2026
High energy show!
"Great performance, high energy and beautiful story. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 26, 2026
A unique and energizing show
"I loved how energizing and engaging the show is. It’s very unique and recommend for music lovers. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 26, 2026
Great memories filled with joy!
"The singing, the dancing and the story does not leave anything to interpretation. It was superb and it keeps your attention till the end leaving you wanting more. You leave singing and happy that you came to see it."
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Nitza S from Easton on May 25, 2026
Get Ready to Move
"Fantastic music! Inspiring energy! Buena Vista Social Club brought our Spanish speaker to tears multiple times. We non- Spanish speakers missed out on the narrative, but not the vibe. Wow!! I especially appreciated, as a non Spanish speaker, the creative way of communicating the experiences from forty years earlier alongside the current day experiences. Great use of costume, choreography, and staging. The dances drew us into the drama. In the end, the quality music left us longing to explore Cuban music and history. And… we did!"
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Jeffrey D from Hilton Head Island on May 25, 2026
Transported back in time…
"This was our favorite Broadway show so far!!! The sheer talent and live music transported us to Havana. We could hardly stay still in our seats and then found ourselves shedding tears. Would highly recommend!!!"
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Stacy G from Mulberry on May 24, 2026
Simply Wonderful
"We came from Indiana specifically to see this show. And it didn't disappoint. The music was so great, it was hard NOT to get up and dance with the cast. The singing touched me so deeply, it made me cry. Absolutely recommend this show!"
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Martha B from Valparaiso on May 24, 2026
Love that band!
"It was a thrill to see this great music brought to life in a such an energetic satisfying way. "
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Stephanie B from Berkeley on May 24, 2026
Beautiful, emotional, unforgettable.
"As a Cuban American, watching Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway gave me goosebumps from beginning to end.✨ The music, the nostalgia, the memories of Cuba, the voices that shaped generations… it felt like reconnecting with a piece of home for a few hours. Beautiful, emotional, unforgettable."
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Daniel R from Milroy on May 23, 2026
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About Buena Vista Social Club

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba—until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past. 

Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see" (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

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