Buena Vista Social Club: The Musical, directed by Saheem Ali and featuring a book by Marco Ramírez, began its journey in late 2023 on the off-Broadway circuit before making its way to Broadway.

The musical achieved significant acclaim, winning five Tony Awards at the 78th Tony Awards held on June 8, 2025, in New York.

Among the awards, Natalie Venetia Belcon won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, while the production also received honors for Best Sound Design, Best Choreography, Best Orchestration, and a special award for the musicians' band.

The Tony Awards, often considered the Oscars of theater, recognize excellence in theatrical and musical productions, making this achievement particularly noteworthy.

The production has resonated with American audiences, as evidenced by its enthusiastic reception during a performance at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series in Washington D.C.

Critics have lauded the musical for its artistic rigor and authentic representation of Cuban musical traditions, underscoring its international relevance.

Inspired by Wim Wenders' 1999 documentary, the musical celebrates the legacies of iconic Cuban musicians such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, and Omara Portuondo.

Notable Cuban artists featured in the production include Renesito Avich, Mel Semé, Román Díaz, David Oquendo, Leonardo Reyna, and Juan de Marcos González.

The original Buena Vista Social Club album, produced by Ry Cooder, premiered on September 16, 1997, and has since become a significant cultural artifact, recognized by the Library of Congress.