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Mel Semé Found His Way Home Through Buena Vista Social Club by Jonah De Forest

Mel Semé plays legendary Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer in Buena Vista Social Club. The singer and multi-instrumentalist was living in Barcelona when he was offered the chance to audition. Despite lacking a background in theater, Semé scored the role and has been performing in the Tony-winning production since it opened last March. (The production celebrates one year on Broadway on March 19!) Semé sat down with Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM on March 3, 2026

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