| Sneak Peek of "Chan Chan" and Additional Casting for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (video) | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:42 am EST 12/12/24 | |
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| SNEAK PEEK OF "CHAN CHAN" FROM BROADWAY'S BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB NOW AVAILABLE CASTING NOW COMPLETE FOR NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL Book by Marco Ramirez Music by the Grammy Award winning Buena Vista Social Club™ Choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck Developed and Directed by Saheem Ali At Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre Previews Begin Friday, February 21, 2025 Opening is Wednesday, March 19, 2025 "THE FULL-OF-RICHES NEW MUSICAL ADDS THE THRILL OF INTIMACY AND THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY, BRINGING A CLASSIC RECORD TO LIFE. EXQUISITE HARMONIES, DELIRIOUS POLYRHYTHMS AND RAW BRASS." – NEW YORK TIMES The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ has released a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the popular track "Chan Chan." Listen to the song: Watch behind the scenes video: The new Broadway musical will begin performances on Friday, February 21, 2025, and open Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th St). With a book by Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award, The Royale), director Saheem Ali (Tony Nominee, Fat Ham) leads an ensemble of visionary performing artists, including a band of renowned musicians from across the globe to tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ features the soul-stirring music of Cuba's golden age, choreography by Patricia Delgado and Tony Award winner Justin Peck (Illinoise, Steven Spielberg's West Side Story). "'Chan Chan' might be the most famous song the from Buena Vista Social Club album," said Sharenow. "It gets into your soul in a way that only the best music can. Whether you understand the lyrics or not, it instantly touches you." Music Consultant Juan de Marcos González adds, "The music of Buena Vista Social Club is originally from Cuba, but it is truly international. It is listened to all over the world." Producer John Leguizamo says "this musical is a game changer for the culture. It features the genesis of all Latin music. The birth of the music and the conflicts it arose from. This is the show I've been waiting for my whole life. What an honor and pleasure to be a part of this magical work." Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here, the sound of Havana is born—and one woman's remarkable journey begins. Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band is joined by a sensational cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music. Casting for the Broadway company of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is now complete with Justin Cunningham (Juan de Marcos), Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Carlos Gonzalez, Anthony Santos, Martín Sola, and Tanairi Sade Vazquez joining the already announced Natalie Venetia Belcon (Omara), Julio Monge (Compay), Mel Semé (Ibrahim) Jainardo Batista Sterling (Rubén), Isa Antonetti (Young Omara), Da'von T. Moody (Young Compay), Wesley Wray (Young Ibrahim), Leonardo Reyna (Young Rubén), Renesito Avich (Eliades), Ashley De La Rosa (Young Haydee), and Angélica Beliard, Carlos Falú, Héctor Juan Maisonet, Ilda Mason, Marielys Molina, Sophia Ramos. The BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ band features Marco Paguia (Piano, Music Director), David Oquendo (Guitar), Gustavo Schartz (Bass), Hery Paz (Woodwinds), Eddie Venegas (Trombone), Jesus Ricardo (Trumpet), Javier Díaz (Percussion), Mauricio Herrera (Percussion), and Román Diaz (Percussion). The band of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ features music supervision by Dean Sharenow, orchestrations, arrangements and music direction by Marco Paguia, additional arrangements by Javier Diaz and David Oquendo, music consultation by Juan de Marcos and David Yazbek. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ features scenery by Arnulfo Maldonado, costumes by Dede Ayite, lighting by Tyler Micoleau, sound by Jonathan Deans, wigs, hair & make-up by J. Jared Janas, and casting by Tara Rubin Casting; Xavier Rubiano, CSA; Frankie Ramirez. Arabella Powell serves as the Production Stage Manager. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is produced on Broadway by Orin Wolf, John Styles, Barbara Broccoli, Atlantic Theater Company, Luis Miranda, LaChanze and John Leguizamo with Executive Producer Allan Williams. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ made its world premiere at the Atlantic Theater Company, New York City in December 2023 and was nominated for Best Musical by the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle organizations. TICKETS Tickets are available at www.buenavistamusical.com. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just seven days in 1996, the trio of Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, American producer and guitarist Ry Cooder, and British producer and label owner Nick Gold assembled an impromptu group of Cuban musicians in Havana's 1950s vintage EGREM studios. It was clear from the atmosphere of the recording sessions that something very special was taking place. However, no one could have predicted that Buena Vista Social Club™ would become a worldwide phenomenon – awarded a Grammy in 1997 and, at over 8 million copies, outselling any other record in the same genre. The acclaim of the original album has elevated the artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González & Omara Portuondo) to superstar status, inspired an award-winning film by Wim Wenders, and has contributed to popularising Cuba's rich musical heritage. Produced by Ry Cooder for World Circuit, the timeless quality of the music and the sheer verve of the veteran performers have ensured that this will go down as one of the landmark recordings of the 20th century. Album: BVSC album To learn more about the Club, the original album and musicians: STORY | Buena Vista Social Club www.buenavistamusical.com @buenavistamusical |
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