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Buena Vista Social Club, New York City, NY

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Buena Vista Social Club

236 W 45th St · New York City, NY

Why you should go…

This Broadway musical tells the story behind the 1997 Buena Vista Social Club album, following Cuban singer Omara Portuondo and fellow musicians from the 1950s to their reunion. The score is sung in Spanish, with son, danzon and bolero played live by an onstage band that received a special Tony. It plays the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on West 45th Street, a 1917 house that is a city landmark.

  • #broadway musical
  • #cuban music
  • #theater district
  • #live band

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

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