Get To Know the 10-Time Tony Nominated Buena Vista Social Club
Kevin, May 7th, 2025Some music never fades - it just waits for the next generation to fall in love with it
That's exactly what's happening on Broadway right now with Buena Vista Social Club, the vibrant new musical that's earned 10 Tony Award nominations for 2025, including Best Musical. If you've ever swayed to the lilting rhythms of Chan Chan or felt the warmth of a classic Cuban bolero, then this show speaks your love language!
What's It About?
Directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali, Buena Vista Social Club brings the real-life story of a group of legendary Cuban musicians who in the 90s - many of them long retired - reunited in Havana and recorded an album that would go on to capture the world's attention. It was a rare cultural moment: Cuban son and bolero music echoing across the globe, from sold-out tours to Grammy wins.
10 Tony Award Nominations for 2025
This show isn't just getting praise from audiences - it's also a critical darling. Here are the 10 categories it's been nominated in:
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical (Marco Ramirez)
Best Direction of a Musical (Saheem Ali)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Natalie Venetia Belcon)
Best Choreography (Justin Peck & Patricia Delgado)
Best Orchestrations (Marco Paguia)
Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Arnulfo Maldonado)
Best Costume Design of a Musical (Dede Ayite)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tyler Micoleau)
Best Sound Design of a Musical (Jonathen Deans)
That's nearly every major creative and design category!
