The producers of Buena Vista Social Club along with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America are thrilled to announce the full company of the tour making its anticipated South Florida premiere at the Arsht beginning September 29-October 4. Throughout the engagement, the Arsht will bring the spirit of Buena Vista Social Club beyond the stage with Rhythm & Roots at the Arsht, a free weeklong celebration of Cuban music, culture and community. The Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning musical launches the Adrienne Arsht Center’s 2026–27 Broadway in Miami series during Hispanic Heritage Month. Shortly after leaving the Arsht Center the tour will head to the Broward Center where the Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Series is thrilled to host this Award-winning show. Buena Vista Social Club will make its Fort Lauderdale premiere at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts October 13–18.
Bringing the iconic rhythms and soul of Cuba to life across the continent, the production features Karmine Alers (Omara), Frank Rodríguez (Compay), Mauro Castillo (Ibrahim), Robert M. Jiménez (Rubén), Isabel Gonzalez (Young Omara), Aidan Olmo (Young Compay), Jaleel Battles, Jr. (Young Ibrahim), Irving Aday O’Connor (Young Rubén), San Miguel Pérez (Eliades), Liana Morales (Young Haydee), Holiday (Juan de Marcos), and Erica Simone Barnett, Kwabena Bawuah, Armando Brydson, Jazlyn Carreras, Jhon Destrade, Adrían Guardián, Destinee Jimenez, Alex Llorca, Gabby Rembert, Ralphie Rivera de Jesús, Orgena Rose and Josh Tower.
The world-class Buena Vista Social Club™ band features Nicolas Perez (Music Director, Piano), Abraham Dorta (Guitar), Jorge Bringas (Bass), Ray Contreras (Percussion), Keisel Jiménez Leyva (Percussion), Caleb Michel (Percussion), Roisel Suárez (Trumpet), Ben Romanow (Trombone), Joaquín Sosa (Woodwinds) and Marcos A. Torres III (Musician Swing).
“Every night on Broadway, we watch Buena Vista Social Club™ bring audiences together in the most profound way. The music is thrilling and its impact on people from all walks of life is undeniable,” says producer Orin Wolf. “We’ve assembled a world-class company of actors and musicians whose talent, passion, and infectious energy will make the tour a singular experience. I can’t wait for audiences all over the country to fall in love with it.”
“The Broadway company has set a remarkable standard with its artistry and integrity in honoring the musicians whose legacy inspired this story,” says director Saheem Ali. “I’m excited for this fantastic company to tour the country with our beautiful show, inviting new audiences to discover the humanity, resilience and enduring power of this beloved music.”
Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must-see” (The Washington Post), Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.
Buena Vista Social Club won 5 Tony Awards and Buena Vista Social Club and World Circuit Records released the show’s Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording, produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek.
It was a pleasure to sit down with the sexy (see the pic) Alex Llorca for this exclusive Hotspots Interview:
At what age did performing become an interest?
I started dancing at 7, but I would say 14 is when it really became an interest. I am from Spain and until that age I didn’t even know performing could be an option.
When did you know performing would be your career?
At around 17 or 18 is when I said yeah, I want to do this. I didn’t know how it was going to happen, but I knew it was the path I was going to take.
If you weren’t performing, what would you be doing for a living?
I would be a Bio medical professional. That’s what my background is in, and during Covid I worked as a scientist for a year and a half.
Other than this one, what has been your favorite role so far?
Playing Bernardo in West Side Story, even though it was a short run, but I had so much fun and I would love to play him again.
What’s your fantasy role, a role you would die to play?
I would love to play Santiago in Moulin Rouge.
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
That I have a degree in Bio Medical Science and I was a politician for 4 years.
Describe yourself in 3 words?
Family-oriented, resilient and empathetic
What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I love to travel and spend time with my friends and family, and I enjoy working out.
What does the future hold for you?
Hopefully to keep performing and to find jobs that allow me to keep traveling, but also allow me the time to see my family and friends.
What should our readers expect from this touring company of Buena Vista Social Club?
They will feel tremendous feelings of joy and it’s a really moving show no matter where you are from or what language you speak. It’s a soulful show, because it touches a lot of beautiful subjects like family, community and everything is surrounded by music. You can really feel the passion that all the cast members and musicians have. The whole soundtrack is in Spanish, but you don’t need to understand Spanish to understand the show…it just touches your heart.
Is there anything I didn’t ask you that you want to talk about?
Yes, I dedicate this show to my abuelo (grandfather). He passed away three years ago at the age of 100, and he was born in Havana, Cuba. We grew up listening to this music at home, so when I first saw the show on Broadway last year, I felt this strong and unique connection to him. I honestly felt like he was right there with me throughout the whole show. It was very special, and even now, there are moments in the show that still give me chills
To find out more about Alex, follow him at: Instagram.com/Alexllorca
Tickets to Buena Vista Social Club in Miami can be purchased at ArshtCenter.org or at the Arsht box office by calling (305) 949-6722.; and tickets for the Fort Lauderdale run can be purchased at BrowardCenter.org or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
For more info, go to: Buenavistamusical.com
