Critics Rave About Buena Vista Social Club!
Saadiqah, March 21st, 2025Find out why critics loved Buena Vista Social Club
The reviews are in, and Buena Vista Social Club is a triumph! Critics are raving about the electrifying performances, stunning music, and timeless magic of this legendary Cuban ensemble. Directed by Saheem Ali, this sensational production tells the real-life tale of the Havana band who put Cuban music back on the map outside of the closed-off country in the 90s, going on to huge international success with their eponymous album which topped the charts in the US and around the world.
Reviews
"There's the sheer joy of folks of all ages coming together to celebrate a shared musical culture; the sense of community engendered is palpable and hits you where you live, even if you don't understand a single word of Spanish lyrics." New York Stage Review
"all ages coming together to celebrate a shared musical culture"
"I really felt whisked away a feat many shows set in international locales fail to achieve. The crowd audibly inhales when the windows slowly open on Arnulfo Maldonado's set to reveal a spectacular ocean. Obviously it's not real. But at "Buena Vista Social Club," for a couple hours, you're lulled into believing you're drinking a mojito in 90-degree heat." New York Post
"I really felt whisked away"
"you're lulled into believing you're drinking a mojito in 90-degree heat"
"A terrific ensemble transforms Buena Vista Social Club into a dazzling feast for the eyes and ears. This music has been enchanting audiences for decades, and now a whole new generation will get to dive head first into this world, and for that, we should all be thankful." Theaterly
"A terrific ensemble transforms Buena Vista Social Club into a dazzling feast for the eyes and ears"
"Though all lyrics are untranslated, the essence is easily understood and deeply felt. You don't have be Cuban to feel the nostalgia, romance, loss, liberation, joys and pride in such well-lived music." Variety
With all those glowing reviews, this show is a definte must-see! Book your tickets and be a part of this inspiring story!
