Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club' Musical Earns 10 Tony Nominations

Tony Award Nominations

• 🏆 The musical "Buena Vista Social Club" has received 10 Tony nominations, including a nod for Best Musical.
• 💡 The show is inspired by the Grammy-winning album of the same name, celebrating the musicians who introduced Cuban music globally.

The Power of Music and Storytelling

• 🎶 Actor Natalie Venetia Belcon describes the show's music as beautiful and transportive, making audiences feel like they are at a concert.
• 💖 Belcon shares that music represents memories, nostalgia, and the sharing of culture, holding deep personal meaning.
• 🎭 The musical is a "jukebox musical" that offers an unexpected emotional ride, with a story of choices and second chances that resonates universally.

Portraying a Living Legend

• 🎤 Belcon portrays vocalist Omara Portuondo, who is still performing at 94 years old.
• ✨ Meeting Portuondo on opening night was an incredibly exciting and emotional experience for Belcon, describing her as sweet and humble.

Universal Connection Through Art

• 🌍 The core message of the show is that humans have more in common than differences.
• 🗣️ Music, even in a different language, can create an emotional journey and is presented as a universal language.
• 🎶 The quality of the musicianship and the poetry of the lyrics, even when translated, contribute to the show's profound impact.

Upcoming Broadway Events

• 🗓️ CBS New York is highlighting Broadway shows and stars leading up to the Tony Awards.
• 📺 The Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, June 8th.