Ahead Of Tonys, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Drops Broadway Cast Digital Album

​There’s great anticipation​ for the ​c​ritically-acclaimed Broadway​ musical Buena Vista Social Club ​a​head of the Tony Awards, where ​the show – inspired by the​ story of ​legendary Afro-Cuban musicians who created​ the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name​ – has scored 10 nominations​.

The electrifying production, with its colorful imagery, captivating rhythm and compelling story, is making Broadway history as the first musical to feature its entire score sung completely in Spanish, while the scenes are performed in English.

Just ahead of the award ceremony, the producers have released the Buena Vista Social Club​ ​original ​Broadway ​cast ​recording digital album, giving audiences a chance to experience the Cuban rhythms that have captivated theatergoers. ​Produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek​, the digital recording is d​istributed through World Circuit Records​. Physical formats will follow, with the CD available July 25​, and vinyl later in 2025.

The original cast recording features the original Broadway cast as well as the Buena Vista Social Club Broadway band, which has been awarded a 2025 Special Tony Award. They include Marco Paguia (piano, music director), David Oquendo (guitar), Renesito Avich (tres), Gustavo Schartz (bass), Hery Paz (woodwinds), Eddie Venegas (trombone), Jesus Ricardo (trumpet), Javier Díaz (percussion), Mauricio Herrera (percussion), Román Diaz (percussion), and Leonardo Reyna (piano).

The ​recording features the following track​s: “El Carretero,” “De Camino a la Vereda,” “Veinte Años,” “El Cumbanchero (Rehearsal),” “Veinte Años (1950),” “Qué Bueno Baila Usted,” “Bruca Maniguá,” “Murmullo,” “Drume Negrita,” “Candela,” “El Cumbanchero (Tropicana),” “Dos Gardenias,” “El Cuarto de Tula,” “La Negra Tomasa,” “Chan Chan,” “Silencio,” “Lágrimas Negras,” “Bruca Maniguá” (reprise), “Silencio” (Instrumental), and “Candela (Finale).”

The Buena Vista Social Club is tied with Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending for the most of any show this season. ​While there are strong expectations that Buena Vista Social Club ​will pick up several awards, the show has already secured its legacy​ and its future​. The production is hitting the road, embark​ing on ​a​ multi-year​ North American tour in September 2026​.

“Our show redefines what a new Broadway musical looks like, showcasing the beautiful artistry and heritage of this beloved Cuban music,” says ​show producer Orin Wolf​, who also co-produced​ the original ​Broadway ​cast ​recording album ​with music director Marco Paguia​.

Buena Vista Social Club​’s Tony ​n​ominations span nearly every major category:

• Best Musical
• Best Book of a Musical – Marco Ramirez
• Best Direction of a Musical – Saheem Ali
• Best Choreography – Patricia Delgado & Justin Peck
• Best Orchestrations – Marco Paguia
• Best Scenic Design of a Musical – Arnulfo Maldonado
• Best Costume Design of a Musical – Dede Ayite
• Best Lighting Design of a Musical – Tyler Micoleau
• Best Sound Design of a Musical – Jonathan Deans
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical – Natalie Venetia Belcon

The Broadway cast includes Tony nominee 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), Justin Cunningham (Juan de Marcos), Angélica Beliard, Carlos Falú, Carlos Gonzalez, Héctor Juan Maisonet, Ilda Mason, Marielys Molina, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Sophia Ramos, Anthony Santos, Martín Sola, and Tanairi Sade Vazquez.

The Tony Awards broadcast live on June 8​, starting at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.