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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 $64.29
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"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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Simply TERRIFIC!
"As Latin, the show touches my heart!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 20, 2026
Awesome
"Loved the show. High energy! Dancing, music and singing all top notch. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2026
A Must See Musical!
"What a fun experience! This musical has everything - a great heartfelt story based on history, humor and drama, beautiful voices and the most amazing dancing and choreography. I found myself smiling through the whole experience as well as moving my body to the music. I highly recommend! "
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Kathie S from Gainesville on Jan 19, 2026
The live music was amazing!
"We (my family; 20 years old-55 years old) truly loved every moment of this show. I felt as if I was in Cuba with them, and we didn't want it to end. What a special show. Thank you to the wonderful cast! "
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Carla L from Franklin on Jan 19, 2026
Amazing show
"Amazing show. Funny and above all the musicians were out of this world. This is a must see show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 18, 2026
Buena Vista extravaganza
"I really enjoyed how they transitioned between the younger and older characters. The music was great. Talent was excellent!!"
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Steven D from Bethpage on Jan 18, 2026
See this show, you won’t be disappointed!
"One of the best Broadway shows I’ve ever seen! It was an amazing experience, truly. It was a dramatic play with heartwarming and sad moments, with laughter and joy, with extraordinary musicians and dancers, sooo good! "
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Mike T from Roslyn Heights on Jan 18, 2026
Excellent
"The mucic will have you dancing in your seat. The voices were amazing. The musicians were so talented. Excellent show."
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Robyn J from Severn on Jan 18, 2026
So energizing and fun!
"Buena Vista Social Club is pure joy. The music is incredible and instantly takes you to Havana, the dancing and athleticism are next level, and the storytelling is great. The whole show is so energizing—uplifting, vibrant, and just a really fun, enjoyable experience."
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Laurie A from Briarcliff Manor on Jan 18, 2026
Unforgettable show … incredibly soulful, inspirational and so true
"The stage, the sounds, the sights… the ENTIRE CAST, the authenticity and truly awe-inspiring music, dancing, singing and acting were unforgettable. I was dancing, singing, clapping and emotional the ENTIRE show. I am Cuban American and remembered stories and songs that my father told. Unforgettable … truly!!!! I want to go back! "
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Gladys F from Agawam on Jan 15, 2026
Music and Cuba History
"The band is phenomenal! Such incredible talent needs to be showcased more. The dance choreography was beautiful and the understudy main character knocked it out of the park. Fabulous show all around. I enjoyed learning the story of this part of Cuba’s history. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 12, 2026
Wonderful music and delightful story
"My family loved this musical! The talent of the singers and musicians was truly spectacular. The story was wonderful and moving. We enjoyed every minute!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 11, 2026
amazing. lively. so much fun
"Loved everything about this show. Fun entertaining and mesmerizing from start to finish."
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ANTHONY V from NORTH BABYLON on Jan 11, 2026
Incredible!
"This is such a fun show! The acting, singing, dancing, band — everything is amazing everyone is so talented and it all feels so genuine and authentic. It was so amazing, I got tickets for my parents to see it too and they o absolutely loved it. 100/10!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 11, 2026
Incredible!
"Love everything about the show. The music is fantastic and tells a beautiful and honest story about life in Cuba at the time. I would highly recommend. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 9, 2026
I wish everyone could see this show!
"This was one of the most fun, upbeat, beautiful shows I’ve seen. The storyline is great, every cast member is incredibly talented, and the music is beyond comparison! When it was over I immediately wished I could see it again. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 9, 2026
Historic night in Havana
"From the fabulous dancing to the musicians to the singing a spectular and memorable evening occured. Stop what you are doing and buy a ticket to see this musical before it is gone."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 8, 2026
Great musicians and dancers
"I took my Grandson to the show and we both rated this the top of the shows we saw. I heard an interesting comment from another theater goer that it makes no difference if you don’t understand the words— you understand the music. Makes you want to move "
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Dolores D from Oceanside on Jan 8, 2026
Catches the atmosphere of the Cuban revolution
"Catches the atmosphere of the Cuban revolution. The phrase that sticks with me was "...before today, Cuba had artists, doctors, shopkeepers and pickpockets. Now there only the ones who stayed and the ones who left." The talent was phenomenal. The music was energetic and emotional. "
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Avrigian A from Panama City on Jan 8, 2026
Amazing
"I loved every second of it! Just wish there was a dance floor where the audience gets to dance. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 7, 2026
Buena Vista
"The show was AMAZING, I would see it again. The performance was outstanding, the dancing singing and musicians were fabulous."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 7, 2026
LA MUSICA BUENA
"I bought the Buena Vista Social Club & Introducing Ibrahim Ferrer CDs in the 90s and love the music. When I found out a musical was made it was a must see. I loved the movement between 1958 and 1996, the story flowed seamless from past to then present. The musicians shined, the dancers, the set, the sonadors, everything was beautiful. The audience really got into it. It was wonderful to hear Manigua again. That song is my favorite along with Candela. I would go to see this again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 5, 2026
Great show for all interested in the love for music and preservation
"I enjoyed the sway of the music, the invitation of the actors for crowd participation, and interaction. If you see this show you will pat your feet and clap your hands to the music and leave uplifted and happy. "
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Dwayne C from Baltimore on Jan 5, 2026
La Buena Vista Social Club!
"The story! The music! The dancing! The talent! On the edge of my seat dancing in my seat. Joyous and poignant! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 4, 2026
Riveting! Amazing! A blast of a time!
"My body and my feet never stopped moving in my seat! Would see it again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 4, 2026
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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.

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