Yankees Legend Bernie Williams Joining the Band of Buena Vista Social Club On Broadway
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Key Points:
- Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Bernie Williams will join the Tony-honored band of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club for a limited run from October 22 to November 29 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
- Former Mets player and recording artist José “Candelita” Iglesias, the show's Narrator, has extended his limited engagement through November 15.
- TV actress Gina Torres will portray Omara Portuondo from October 13 to November 29, filling in for original star Natalie Venetia Belcon during her leave of absence.
- Buena Vista Social Club, inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album, opened on Broadway in March 2025, earning 11 Tony nominations and winning five awards.
- The musical tells the story of Cuban music legends, featuring a creative team led by director Saheem Ali and choreographers Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, with a cast and band composed of acclaimed performers and musicians.
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