Buena Vista Social Club
Opens Dec 13 2h 0m
Buena Vista Social Club
90

Buena Vista Social Club NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%
(40 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
0%
Negative
3%
Members say
Great singing, Absorbing, Entertaining, Delightful, Great staging

About the Show

Inspired by true events, this show brings the iconic music group and its Grammy-winning album alive.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (29)

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311 Reviews | 176 Followers
During previews
100
Epic, Great directing, Great staging, Perfect cast, Shook me to the bone

See it if Saheem Ali brings out the brilliance of each actor/dancer/musician, oh how they shine! Seamless scene change with so much to look at.

Don't see it if 2hrs (1 break) of time capsule sent us to Havana 1956/1996. Prompted more questions: what caused such unfair tragedy in Cuba? Read more

180 Reviews | 25 Followers
During previews
100
Perfectly cast, Touching, Great music, Perfect, Great singing

See it if you enjoy Cuban music or just music in general

Don't see it if you are a sourpuss Read more

322 Reviews | 90 Followers
During previews
98
Thrilling, Must see, Great writing, Great staging, Great singing

See it if Incredible music, a gorgeous production, an amazing extraordinary cast, and a precise beautifully calibrated script.

Don't see it if There’s really no reason not to see this. Such a thrilling production. 2 hours w intermission & I’d have happily stayed for one or two more

134 Reviews | 32 Followers
During previews
95
Great dancing, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You love Cuban music and dance and like to see theater based on real events or characters. This is a great production, the cast is amazing.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a musical (even though it is not a traditional Broadway-type musical), or listen to songs sung in Spanish

634 Reviews | 67 Followers
During previews
95
Great music and cast. music all in spanish.

See it if Really appreciate Cuban music, dance and history of Cuban politics.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy listening to music sung only in Spanish.

78 Reviews | 15 Followers
During previews
92
Riveting, Great music and dancing, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if you want to see great musicians on stage along with beautiful performances, singing, and dancing; you like Cuban music or the BVSC cd.

Don't see it if you dont like live music

206 Reviews | 68 Followers
During previews
92
Great music, Great staging, Great singing

See it if Music is the centerpiece of this story of choices and their consequences

Don't see it if Music all in Spanish. Songs don't really drive plot but set the mood Read more

156 Reviews | 47 Followers
During previews
91
Amazing musicians, Delightful, Must see, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You want to feel like you've been transported to Cuba for 2 hrs. Love Spanish music and/or music of Buena Vista social club

Don't see it if You don't like Spanish music otherwise there's no reason not to see this Read more