Former Mets Player José 'Candelita' Iglesias Will Make Broadway Debut in Buena Vista Social Club

Key Points:

• Cuban pro-baseball player and Latin pop star José "Candelita" Iglesias will make his Broadway debut as the Narrator in Buena Vista Social Club starting August 27 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
• Iglesias, who played for multiple MLB teams since 2011, is also a musician with popular singles like "Tambor" and the 2024 chart-topping "OMG" on iTunes Latin Pop.
• Buena Vista Social Club, a 2025 Tony nominee for Best Musical, is inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album and tells the story of the Cuban musicians behind it, featuring a cast of acclaimed performers and award-winning choreography.
• The musical's creative team includes director Saheem Ali, music supervision by Dean Sharenow, and contributions from original Cuban musicians, with production elements by top designers and a strong producing team.
• The Buena Vista Social Club album, recorded in 1996, became a global phenomenon, winning a Grammy and selling over eight million copies, elevating Cuban artists to international fame and inspiring an award-winning film.