Buena Vista Social Club will end its Broadway run in New York on 17 January 2027. The musical is scheduled to finish with 767 regular performances and 27 previews. Cast changes precede the farewell, including Natalie Venetia Belcon’s return as Omara. A North American tour continues, and a London production is planned for 2027.
The musical Buena Vista Social Club has set 17 January 2027 for its last Broadway performance in New York.[1], [2]
The production plays at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Previews started on 21 February 2025, followed by the official opening on 19 March 2025. By closing, the engagement is scheduled to have included 767 regular performances and 27 previews. Saheem Ali directs, with a book by Marco Ramirez and choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck.[1]
Gina Torres currently plays Omara. Natalie Venetia Belcon returns to that role on 30 November, after her engagement in In the Heights at New York City Center. Xolo Maridueña joins as Juan de Marcos on 17 November. Other cast members include Rick Negron as Compay, Mel Semé as Ibrahim and Jainardo Batista Sterling as Rubén.[1]
The musical received ten Tony nominations in 2025 and won four competitive awards: choreography, Belcon’s featured performance, orchestrations and sound design. Its onstage band also received a Special Tony. Marco Paguia plays piano and handles music direction, arrangements and orchestrations; the band includes guitarists Bernie Williams and David Oquendo. The North American tour has dates through September 2027, and a London West End production has been announced for 2027.[1]
