Winner of 5 Tony Awards, The Musical Released its Cast Album on CD under World Circuit Records; Now Available Digitally, With a Special Vinyl Edition Set for October 2025
NOW AVAILABLE!
Digital album – June 6
Physical CD – July 25
Special Vinyl Edition – October 2025
New York, NY, August 26, 2025 – To mark the launch of the official cast album of Buena Vista Social Club™ The Musical, the original Broadway cast and the Tony Award-winning band celebrated with a very special evening: a private cruise along the Hudson River on the night of August 24. The voyage, aboard a vessel illuminated by the New York City skyline, gathered more than 200 guests, including artists, musicians, creatives, producers, journalists, and collaborators of the musical, who toasted to the success of the album and the musical legacy it represents.
This event was the culmination of a series of celebrations surrounding the release of the original cast recording. This production pays homage to the iconic Buena Vista Social Club album, originally released in 1997 and winner of the 1998 Grammy Award. In 2025, 28 years since its release and 27 since its Grammy win, its enduring impact on music history remains unquestionable.
Buena Vista Social Club™ made history this season by becoming the first Broadway musical with a full score in Spanish and dialogue in English.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards, including:
- 2025 Special Tony Award for the Original Band
- Best Featured Actress – Natalie Venetia Belcon
- Best Sound Design – Jonathan Deans
- Best Choreography – Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck
- Best Orchestrations – Marco Paguia
Photos: Andy Henderson
The album is available on all digital platforms, on physical CD, and will be released in a special vinyl edition in October 2025 under World Circuit Records.
👉 Listen, stream, or pre-order CD/LP here
Cast and Band include:
Marco Paguia (piano, musical direction)
David Oquendo (guitar)
Renesito Avich (Cuban tres)
Gustavo Schartz (bass)
Hery Paz (winds)
Eddie Venegas (trombone)
Jesús Ricardo (trumpet)
Javier Díaz, Mauricio Herrera & Román Díaz (percussion)
Leonardo Reyna (piano)
Original Cast Recording Tracklist
“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)”
“Candela (Finale)”
Photos: Andy Henderson
ABOUT BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™
Buena Vista Social Club™ is both the name of this extraordinary group of musicians who came together almost spontaneously, and of the legendary album they recorded in 1996 at Havana’s EGREM Studios, still resonating with the charm of the 1950s. The recording was the result of the collaboration between American producer and guitarist Ry Cooder, Cuban musical director Juan de Marcos González, and British record label founder/producer Nick Gold. From the very first notes, it was evident that something truly exceptional was being born in those sessions.
What no one could have anticipated was that Buena Vista Social Club would become a global phenomenon: winning a Grammy in 1997 and selling over eight million copies, outselling any other record of its genre. The international acclaim of the original album catapulted artists such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Eliades Ochoa, Omara Portuondo, and Compay Segundo to stardom; it also inspired an award-winning film directed by Wim Wenders and helped revive and spread Cuba’s rich musical heritage. The timelessness of its melodies and the vitality of its veteran performers have consecrated this work as one of the most iconic recordings of the 20th century.
Learn more about the Club, the original album, and its musicians here: STORY | Buena Vista Social Club
ABOUT CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Circle Line, America’s favorite boat ride, is the leading provider of sightseeing cruises in New York City, offering a unique way to experience the city’s most famous landmarks from the water. In 2025, Circle Line celebrates its 80th anniversary and, since its founding in 1945, has welcomed more than 80 million passengers, becoming an integral part of the city’s community for eight decades.
With expert-guided tours, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline, and more—aboard modern vessels designed to guarantee the best experience in any weather. Circle Line offers a variety of tours, including daytime, sunset, and nighttime cruises, along with special seasonal programming such as its annual July 4th Fireworks Cruise, New Year’s Eve, and Fall Foliage Bear Mountain Cruises.
For more information and tickets, visit www.circleline.com.
As the official partner of the event, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises —New York’s premier boat tour company for over 80 years— hosted guests for the Buena Vista Social Club album launch party aboard one of its iconic vessels. Just as Buena Vista Social Club brings the heart of Cuba to the Broadway stage through music, Circle Line showcases the spirit of New York on the water. With over 80 years of history, Circle Line features more than 130 landmarks by day and night, and its nighttime cruises with live music capture the energy of celebrations like this launch.
ABOUT HAVANA CENTRAL
With over 20 years of history, Havana Central is a Cuban restaurant and rum bar with locations in New York City and Long Island. Inspired by 1950s Cuba, it serves traditional homemade dishes such as empanadas, ropa vieja, vaca frita, flan, and hand-crafted mojitos.
Havana Central is known as a go-to spot for weekday Happy Hour, a destination for birthday celebrations (including complimentary flan and a hat for the honoree), live Latin music, and also offers off-site catering services as well as hosting special events.
Visiting Havana Central is like taking a trip to Havana—without needing a passport.
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Photo Credit: Andy Henderson
