José 'Candelita' Iglesias to make Broadway debut in 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Key Points:

• José Iglesias, also known as Candelita, will make his Broadway debut as the Narrator in the musical Buena Vista Social Club for a six-week run starting August 27.
• Iglesias is a Cuban-born former MLB player who has played for multiple teams, including the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets, and is also a recording artist known for the song "OMG."
• Buena Vista Social Club is a Tony Award-winning musical that tells a fictionalized story of Cuban musicians who reunited after the Cuban Revolution to revive traditional Cuban music.
• Iglesias expressed pride in representing Cuban heritage on Broadway and becoming the first Latino MLB player to perform on this stage, while producers and the director praised his unique charisma and authentic connection to the material.
• The musical began its acclaimed run in 2025 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, and tickets are currently available for purchase.