{"id":346455,"date":"2026-07-20T20:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346455\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:58:13","slug":"buena-vista-social-club-musical-comes-to-orlando-this-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346455\/","title":{"rendered":"Buena Vista Social Club musical comes to Orlando this October"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Single tickets are now on sale for the Orlando premiere of \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n

The musical will run Oct. 20 through Oct. 25 at Walt Disney Theater.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the artists behind the iconic album, the production follows legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo as she returns to the recording studio and confronts her past.<\/p>\n

The musical features songs from Cuba\u2019s golden age and tells its story through a combination of live music, dance and memories of Havana.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d earned four competitive Tony Awards in 2025, including awards for featured actress Natalie Venetia Belcon, sound design, choreography and orchestrations. The musicians in the show\u2019s band also received a Special Tony Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The original Broadway cast recording later won the Grammy Award for best musical theater album.<\/p>\n

The production is directed by Saheem Ali, with choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck. Marco Ramirez wrote the book.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available through the Dr. Phillips Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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