Saheem Ali on the Joy, Music and Collaboration Behind Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway
Buena Vista Social Club has been heating up Broadway since early 2025, and it shows no signs of cooling down. The high-energy musical is also about to embark on a national tour, and a stand-alone replica production will be mounted this fall in Puerto Rico. Inspired by the landmark 1997 album of the same name, Buena Vista Social Club depicts Cuba’s shifting cultural landscape from the ‘50s through the ‘90s. Broa…