"Did not feel authentic. They spoke too much English and this is a show that is dedicated more to a Cuban heritage. I am 100% Cuban, and some parts of the show made me emotional, but I felt they spoke way too much English in the show when 99% of the audience spoke Spanish. I also did not see many Spanish speakers working in the venue. I speak English fluently, but I felt very bad for the customers who spoke only Spanish as they were given a hard time by the workers."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 31, 2025
great afro-cuban music
"Excellent musical performance. The singing was very strong (all in Spanish) and quite moving. There is an insert in the playbill which explains the songs and their history which I found helpful. The musicians on stage add to the atmosphere and the story. The book is a little weak but I went for the music. A very enjoyable musical."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 28, 2025
The Musical For You If Don’t Like Musicals
"The Afro-Cuban beats provided by the very tight band at the center of this story combined with some exciting dancing made my night. Long after the curtain fell I was boopin’ to the Cuban music. The story was the right mix of nostalgia and snappy dialog to move things from musical number to musically number. The audience feed on the band’s energy to create a nightclub/dancehall vib. Usually you can count on me to come out of a musical saying ‘no mas.’ But the BVSC was a night of high energy fun and great music that should not be missed."
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Edward M from New York on Mar 1, 2025
Iconic album brought to life
"I am a long-time fan of the BVSC album/project and I was excited to hear the music performed live. The show exceeded my expectations with the integration of storytelling and compelling characters. The musicianship delivers on the flavor, enthusiasm, and virtuosity of Cuban son. The choreography was so dynamic and engaging that I wished I had more eyes to see all the things that were going on with the different dancers.
I want to call out special accolades to the vocalists. Both Omara vocalists have chill-inducing voices that absolutely bring the passion and power of Omara Portuondo. The young Ibrahim Ferrer vocalists also has a beautiful voice and range.
The integration of the two timelines was an effective story telling technique and the use of staging of the band gives a visual cue as to which timeline is being told. "
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Crystal H from Ramona on Feb 27, 2025
Rythm & Story
"The songs are all in Spanish so I’m sure a Spanish speaker would absolutely love it and so it seemed. I enjoyed the authenticity and the story but felt I missed something and wasn’t thrilled overall. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2025
Great music
"If you like traditional Cuban music performed live by phenomenal musicians, then you will enjoy this journey into the history of Cuban music."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 15, 2026
Spanish Music Only
"Play was very good but not knowing Spanish I missed out on most of it which is the Spanish songs. I would have gone to another play had I known."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 10, 2025
bad,bad,bad.
"i did not like it. they were not singing, they were screaming. which made vulgar. too much scenery. looks like all the dregs of the storage , were brought out. regarding choreography, Mr. Peck has no idea how a rumba, guaracha .conga, son or cha cha are danced. the arms movements were ridiculos and out of place and finally saddle shoes in Cuba were only worn by girls in expensive private schools. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 13, 2025
Some things to like/not
"Music was great. Dancing was well done but repetitive. Storyline and character development was not meaty"
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June P from Naples on Mar 17, 2025
Wasn’t what I was expecting.
"Talent amazing, story was dry. Not really about the cuba revolution. It was more about love. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 8, 2025
Not my cup of tea
"Every songs in Spanish. The Playbill translation of the general meaning of each song is helpful, but in the dark you can’t read it… and can’t remember which song was about which topic. Dancing and voices were good but not much plot. "
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Robin V from Ladera Ranch on Mar 23, 2025
Not my favorite musical
"You should be familiar with the music before you go….
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 12, 2025
2x's A Charm
"I saw the show twice. The first time I loved it. The second time I took my best friend to see it because she is Cuban. And she loved it also. She said she remembers her Mom playing the music when she was a child. Plus I like that fact that this play was based on an a person that is still alive."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 29, 2025
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About
Buena Vista Social Club
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 discovers the music that will change her life forever.
Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club™ brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class band joins a sensational cast of musicians, actors and dancers from around the globe for an authentic experience unlike any you've seen or heard before. Don't miss this captivating tale of big dreams, second chances and the unbreakable bonds of making music together.
