José ‘Candelita’ Iglesias to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’
José Iglesias will play The Narrator for a six-week run, becoming the first Latino Major League Baseball player to perform on Broadway.
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Ex-Mets fan favorite Jose Iglesias making his Broadway debut in in Grammy Award-winning musical
Iglesias is set to play the narrator in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club musical starting in August, adding to his already long list of accomplishments.
José “Candelita” Iglesias to make Broadway debut in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’
Major League Baseball veteran and recording artist José “Candelita” Iglesias will make his Broadway debut in “Buena Vista Social Club” this summer. Iglesias will play the Narrator, beginning performances on August 27 for six weeks only. SPONSORED BY BROADWAY NEWS Broadway News Pro delivers news, analysis, and guest essays from industry leaders to facilitate meaningful and creative conversations on Broadway. From breaking news to deeply-reporte…
OMG! Iglesias to make Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club
Jose Iglesias has worn many hats. He is a former MLB All-Star who finished second in 2013 Rookie of the Year voting. He’s a singer, with multiple successful singles. And soon, he’ll be trading in his cleats for the stage. Iglesias, also known by his pop star alter ego “Candelita,”
José "Candelita" Iglesias to Make Broadway Debut in Buena Vista Social Club
Batter up! Major League Baseball veteran and recording artist José “Candelita” Iglesias will make his Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club this summer. Iglesias will play the Narrator, beginning performances on August 27 for six weeks only. "It is an incredible privilege to be part of such a historic band," said Iglesias in a statement. “Anyone who truly knows Cuba understands the journey we have endured, so for me, this is a dream come t…
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