Limited Seven-Week Engagement November 17–January 3
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New York, NY, September 30, 2026 — Television and film star Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle, Practical Magic 2) will join the acclaimed Broadway production of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB for a limited seven-week engagement as “Juan De Marcos”, from Tuesday, November 17 through Sunday, January 3 at the Schoenfeld Theatre.
“It is an honor to make my Broadway debut alongside the incredibly talented team of Buena Vista Social Club,” said Maridueña. “Broadway has always been a dream, but getting to make it a reality while being part of such an important and beautiful story feels like winning the lottery twice. Come ready to laugh, cry, and move your body!”
Since opening on Broadway in March 2025, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB has received widespread critical acclaim, a Grammy Award, and five Tony Awards, including a Special Tony Award presented to the band. Inspired by true events, the musical brings to life the story of the legendary Cuban artists behind the Grammy-winning album Buena Vista Social Club and the music that brought the sounds of Havana to stages around the world.
Acclaimed Latino artists continue to join the cast at the Schoenfeld Theatre to help bring this important and authentic Latino story to life. It was recently announced that television and film star Gina Torres (Suits, Firefly, 911: Lone Star) will join the production as “Omara Portuondo” from Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, November 29, 2026.
In addition, Major League Baseball veteran and recording artist José Iglesias, known to music fans as Candelita, made history by becoming the first Latino MLB player to make his Broadway debut when he joined Buena Vista Social Club on August 27 as The Narrator, initially for a special six-week engagement. Due to overwhelming audience demand, he will remain with the production for an additional six weeks, through November 15, 2026.
Also, New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams will join the Tony- and Grammy-winning band for a limited six-week engagement, from Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, November 29.
XOLO MARIDUEÑA BIOGRAPHY
At just 25 years old, Xolo Maridueña has already established himself as one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent young talents.
His first major role came in 2012, when, at just 10 years old, he played Victor on NBC’s hit drama series PARENTHOOD, appearing alongside stars including Dax Shepard, Craig T. Nelson, and Lauren Graham, among others.
Maridueña is widely recognized for portraying Miguel Diaz on Netflix’s hit series COBRA KAI, a continuation of the classic Karate Kid film franchise, alongside original stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Since premiering in 2018, the series has received critical acclaim and quickly made Maridueña a fan favorite, earning him nominations for the Teen Choice Awards and Young Artists Awards for his performance. The sixth and final season was released in three parts and concluded in February 2025.
Xolo will soon return to the BLUE BEETLE universe after starring as the title character for DC Comics, becoming the first standalone live-action film centered on a Latino superhero.
Most recently, he appeared alongside Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in the highly anticipated film PRACTICAL MAGIC 2. It was also announced that he will join Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the hit manga ONE PIECE, where he will appear alongside Cole Escola.
Throughout his career, he has guest-starred on series including MAJOR CRIMES, TWIN PEAKS, RUSH HOUR, and MACK AND MOXY. In film, he appeared in Dealin’ with Idiots, directed by and starring Jeff Garlin, alongside Gina Gershon and Kerry Kenney. On stage, he appeared in productions of Light in the Darkness and Little Red, both presented at Los Angeles’ CASA 0101 Theater.
His career has earned him a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, as well as Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact List 2021. More recently, he was recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Big Thing feature. He was also named one to watch by People Magazine and included in People En Español’s 50 Most Beautiful list in 2021.
ABOUT BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitter of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and vibrant guitars ignite the dance floor. Here, the sound of Havana is born, and one woman’s extraordinary journey begins.
Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB brings the 1997 GRAMMY®-winning album dazzlingly to life and tells the story of the legends who made it possible. A world-class Afro-Cuban band joins an exceptional cast in this unforgettable story of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.
The current cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB includes Tony Award winner Natalie Venetia Belcon (Omara), Rick Negron (Compay), Mel Semé (Ibrahim), Jainardo Batista Sterling (Rubén), Isa Antonetti (Young Omara), Da’Von T. Moody (Young Compay), Jaleel Battles Jr. (Young Ibrahim), Jesús Pupo (Young Rubén), Renesito Avich (Eliades), Ashley De La Rosa (Young Haydee), Chris Myers (Juan de Marcos), Angélica Beliard, Adriel Flete, Joshua Gonzalez, Jacob Guzman, Héctor Juan Maisonet, Brian M. Love, Ilda Mason, Marielys Molina, Sophia Ramos, Clinton Roane, Anthony Santos, Malcolm Miles Young, and Tanairi Sade Vazquez.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB features a book by Tony nominee Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award, The Royale), direction by Tony nominee Saheem Ali (Fat Ham), choreography by Tony Award winners Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck (Illinoise, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story), creative consultation by David Yazbek, music supervision by Dean Sharenow, orchestrations, arrangements, and music direction by Tony Award winner Marco Paguia, additional arrangements by Javier Díaz and David Oquendo, and music consultation by Juan de Marcos.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB features scenic design by Tony nominee Arnulfo Maldonado, costume design by Tony nominee Dede Ayite, lighting design by Tony nominee Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Tony Award winner Jonathan Deans, wigs, hair, and makeup by J. Jared Janas, and casting by The TRC Company. Arabella Powell serves as Production Stage Manager.
The “most intoxicating and transporting show on Broadway” (Variety), BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB has won 5 Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Natalie Venetia Belcon), Best Sound Design of a Musical (Jonathan Deans), Best Choreography (Patricia Delgado & Justin Peck), and Best Orchestrations (Marco Paguia).
A Special Tony Award was also presented to the musicians who make up the band of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: Marco Paguia (Conductor/Piano, Music Director), David Oquendo (Associate Music Director, Guitar), Renesito Avich (Tres), Gustavo Schartz (Bass), Hery Paz (Winds), Eddie Venegas (Trombone), Jesús Ricardo (Trumpet), Javier Díaz (Percussion), Mauricio Herrera (Percussion), Román Díaz (Percussion), and Leonardo Reyna (Piano).
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB received the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Other honors include 2 Chita Rivera Awards for Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show and Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show, as well as Actors’ Equity Association’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus.
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 Allan Williams serving as Executive Producer.
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