'Buena Vista Social Club' Makes History on Broadway with the Release of Its Official Cast Album

Before Broadway, Natalie Venetia Belcon Was Sweating It Out In Dance Class With J.Lo

Actors often jump at the chance to play legends. But when Natalie Venetia Belcon was offered the role of iconic Cuban singer and dancer Omara Portuondo in Broadway’s new musical Buena Vista Social Club — named for Portuondo’s Havana-based band — she worried about one thing: singing in Spanish.She already knew the Grammy-winning ensemble’s songs — or so she thought. “My parents had introduced me to the album,” the 56-year-old actor tells Bustle. …

'Buena Vista Social Club' Makes History on Broadway with the Release of Its Official Cast Album

Inspired by the legendary 1997 album of the same name, the musical has not only become a box-office hit—it's also made history. It marks the first time a Broadway production features all its songs performed entirely in Spanish, while the dialogue remains in English. Buena Vista Social Club also has 10 Tony nominations.

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to release original Broadway cast recording

“Buena Vista Social Club,” currently nominated for 10 Tony Awards, will release its original Broadway cast recording digitally on June 6. A physical CD will be available on July 25, with a vinyl release coming later in 2025. The album is produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, co-produced by Marco Paguia and Orin Wolf and executive produced by Allan Williams.The album will feature the original Broadway cast as well as the “Buena Vista Social…

Buena Vista Social Club Will Release a Broadway Album Before the Tony Awards

The musical is currently up for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Buena Vista Social Club to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording

Buena Vista Social Club, currently nominated for 10 Tony Awards, will release its original Broadway cast recording digitally on June 6. A physical CD will be available on July 25, with a vinyl release coming later in 2025. The album is produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, co-produced by Marco Paguia and Orin Wolf and executive produced by Allan Williams. The album will feature the original Broadway cast as well as the Buena Vista Social C…