Full cast announced for Buena Vista Social Club
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The producers of Buena Vista Social Club, along with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have announced the full company of the tour making its anticipated South Florida premiere at the Arsht beginning Sept. 29-Oct. 4.
Throughout the engagement, the Arsht will bring the spirit of Buena Vista Social Club beyond the stage with Rhythm & Roots at the Arsht, a free weeklong celebration of Cuban music, culture and community. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical launches the Adrienne Arsht Center’s 2026–27 Broadway in Miami series during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Tickets to Buena Vista Social Club are $52.65 to $204.75 and may be purchased now at ArshtCenter.org or at the Arsht box office by calling 305-949-6722.
Buena Vista Social Club opens the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season presented by Florida Theatrical Association in association with the Adrienne Arsht Center, with generous support from presenting sponsor Bank of America and supporting sponsor Lexus.
Bringing the iconic rhythms and soul of Cuba to life across the continent, the production features Karmine Alers (Omara), Frank Rodríguez (Compay), Mauro Castillo (Ibrahim), Robert M. Jiménez (Rubén), Isabel Gonzalez (Young Omara), Aidan Olmo (Young Compay), Jaleel Battles, Jr. (Young Ibrahim), Irving Aday O’Connor (Young Rubén), San Miguel Pérez (Eliades), Liana Morales (Young Haydee), Holiday (Juan de Marcos), and Erica Simone Barnett, Kwabena Bawuah, Armando Brydson, Jazlyn Carreras, Jhon Destrade, Adrían Guardián, Destinee Jimenez, Alex Llorca, Gabby Rembert, Ralphie Rivera de Jesús, Orgena Rose and Josh Tower.
The world-class Buena Vista Social Club band features Nicolas Perez (music director, piano), Abraham Dorta (guitar), Jorge Bringas (bass), Ray Contreras (percussion), Keisel Jiménez Leyva (Percussion), Caleb Michel (Percussion), Roisel Suárez (trumpet), Ben Romanow (trombone), Joaquín Sosa (eoodwinds) and Marcos A. Torres III (musician swing).
Buena Vista Social Club has a special connection to South Florida, featuring a book by Hialeah native and Tony Award nominee Marco Ramirez, whose original play, Broadsword, premiered at the Arsht in 2010, and Tony Award-winning choreography by Miami native Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck. Delgado, a former Miami City Ballet principal dancer, teamed with Peck to create the show’s acclaimed movement, earning the pair the 2025 Tony Award for Best Choreography. Rounding out the show’s South Florida ties is Miami-born Juilliard graduate Destinee Jimenez, who joins the touring company as ensemble and assistant dance captain.
“Every night on Broadway, we watch Buena Vista Social Club bring audiences together in the most profound way. The music is thrilling and its impact on people from all walks of life is undeniable,” said producer Orin Wolf.
“We’ve assembled a world-class company of actors and musicians whose talent, passion, and infectious energy will make the tour a singular experience. I can’t wait for audiences all over the country to fall in love with it,” Wolf added.
“The Broadway company has set a remarkable standard with its artistry and integrity in honoring the musicians whose legacy inspired this story,” said Saheem Ali, director. “I’m excited for this fantastic company to tour the country with our beautiful show, inviting new audiences to discover the humanity, resilience and enduring power of this beloved music.”
Rhythm & Roots at the Arsht is free and open to the public
The Adrienne Arsht Center invites the community to a free, weeklong celebration for all ages, inspired by the South Florida premiere of Buena Vista Social Club during Hispanic Heritage Month. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 4, guests can wander through a lively plaza filled with live music, deejays and dancing, domino games, local artisans and pop-up vendors, plus free performances by internationally recognized artists and beloved local ensembles that will highlight the city’s rich cultural landscape and its deep connections to Cuban and Latin American music.
Featured artists include internationally acclaimed Cuban drummer Yissy García, Latin Grammy-nominated deejay and producer Mr. Pauer, two-time Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leslie Cartaya, Miami favorites Cortadito and Sonlokos, the JUNO Award-winning duo OKAN, and many more.
Everyone is invited to step inside the Arsht to explore exhibitions, artifacts and photography that bring Cuban culture and stories to life as part of collaborations with community partners, including Conecta Miami Arts, Miami-Dade College Freedom Tower, and the Public Humanities Lab at Florida International University, among others. Visitors also will have the chance to contribute memories to a living oral history project. No ticket is required.
As part of the initiative, the Arsht is working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to equip teachers with lesson plans that connect to the show and explore the power of music as a tool for understanding history, memory and migration. Up to 200 students will attend the show for free as part of their learning experience.
Rhythm & Roots at the Arsht is made possible through the generous support of the Dosal Family Foundation; Will and Natalie Stute; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Amazon; Karen and Jonathan Fryd, David and Christina Martin, and TD.
About Buena Vista Social Club
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.
Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.
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