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ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Put on your guayabera or bata cubana and head to the Dr. Phillips Center for a fiesta that will get you tapping your shoes all night long.<\/p>\n

You may not understand every Spanish lyric, but you\u2019ll feel the music, emotion and energy on stage as the \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d takes the stage in Orlando as part of the 2026-2027 Broadway series.<\/a><\/p>\n

For longtime Central Floridians, the title might bring Lake Buena Vista\u2014and the area\u2019s tourist attractions\u2014to mind. But this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical takes audiences somewhere else entirely: to the heart of Cuba, and a nightclub filled with remarkable musicians.<\/p>\n

Set in the 1950s and 1990s, the story explores the fears and constraints Cubans faced under communism. As Setting the Stage producer Brooke Savage writes, \u201cAt the center of the story is legendary singer Omara Portuondo. She was known throughout Cuba as the \u2018Queen of Feeling\u2019 until she stepped out of the spotlight. A record producer then offers her a rare opportunity, which forces her to face her past.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The show\u2019s beautiful and high-energy choreography and music– with trumpets, guitars, even a flute– kept people engaged throughout the performance. The storyline and relationships among the characters was emotional, yet funny and seemed to resonate. The opening night audience was also treated to a cameo by U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost of Orlando, who wowed the crowd with his drumming skills.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: The Dr. Phillips Center<\/a> offers discounted rush tickets for select Broadway shows for discounted prices– often ranging between $30-$40 per ticket. Rush tickets are available to students and often other qualifying groups, such as veterans and teachers. A valid ID is required to purchase these tickets, and the discount cannot be combined with other offers. To stay updated on which shows offer Rush tickets and any specific restrictions, be sure to follow us on social media.<\/p>\n

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It runs around 2 hours and 10 minutes and it\u2019s recommended for ages 8 and older. It is at the Walt Disney Theater from Tuesday, Oct 20 to Sunday, Oct 25.<\/p>\n

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