New York sports fans are used to seeing high-stakes rivalries play out under stadium lights at Yankee Stadium or Citi Field. However, this fall season is bringing an unprecedented crossover straight to West 45th Street. In an exciting mashup of Major League Baseball and Broadway theater, New York Yankees icon Bernie Williams and former New York Mets standout José “Candelita” Iglesias are bringing a fresh, musical spin to the phrase “Subway Series.” Both sports figures are officially joining the company of the Tony and Grammy Award–winning Broadway sensation Buena Vista Social Club, making this limited engagement one of the most talked-about pop-culture events of the season. Whether you are a lifelong baseball fanatic, a lover of Latin music or simply searching for the next great show to add to your theater calendar, this star-studded musical production offers a rare chance to see world-class athletes shine in a whole new arena.Related: Acclaimed Tony-Winning Broadway Comedy to Arrive on HBO in 2027
A ‘Subway Series’ Crossover Steps Onto the Broadway Stage
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Four-time World Series champion and five-time MLB All-Star Bernie Williams is set to make his official Broadway debut as a special guest guitarist in the show’s legendary Afro-Cuban band. Williams will perform for an exclusive six-week run beginning Thursday, October 22.
While sports lovers know Williams for his 16-year career as a center fielder for the New York Yankees, his deep-rooted passion for music is less known. Williams is a classically trained musician and a Latin Grammy–nominated jazz guitarist who earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 2016.
Williams, whose No. 51 jersey was retired by the Yankees in 2015, has spent decades blending jazz, classical, rock and Latin music, having previously performed at Carnegie Hall and alongside renowned recording artists.
Bernie Williams Fulfills a Lifelong Musical Dream
For Williams, taking the stage in Buena Vista Social Club represents a deeply personal moment that connects directly to his upbringing in Puerto Rico.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join Buena Vista Social Club because the music was part of my childhood growing up,” Williams shared in a statement. “I remember my mother listening to this music on Sunday afternoons and it reminds me of wonderful times with my family when I was a kid. The opportunity to play that same music on Broadway in this show is truly a dream come true.”
His addition to the production highlights the powerful role music plays in preserving culture, family memory and heritage—a theme central to the narrative of Buena Vista Social Club.Related: Long-Awaited ‘Princess Bride’ Musical Sets Opening Date After 20 Years of Development
José Iglesias Extends Broadway Run After Record-Breaking Debut
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Williams won’t be the only Major League Baseball veteran gracing the stage at the Schoenfeld Theatre this fall. Recording artist and MLB veteran José Iglesias—affectionately known to music and baseball fans as “Candelita”—made history earlier this season when he became the very first Latino MLB player to debut on Broadway.
Iglesias, who played for the New York Mets before entering free agency, stepped into the role of the Narrator for what was originally intended as a limited six-week run. However, due to overwhelming demand, producers have officially extended Iglesias’s run with the show for another six weeks through November 15, 2026.
Iglesias’s transition from the infield to the Broadway stage has earned widespread critical praise. New York Post columnist Matt Levy praised the former infielder’s natural stage presence, writing, “Jose Iglesias is a star in Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club. He slides into the ensemble with ease, like a great pinch hitter.”
Star-Studded Lineup: Gina Torres and Tanairi Sade Vazquez Join the Cast
The excitement surrounding Buena Vista Social Club doesn’t stop with baseball royalty. The show is stacking its fall roster with incredible acting and vocal talent.
Film and television star Gina Torres—best known for her iconic roles in Suits, Firefly and 911: Lone Star—will join the Broadway company in the leading role of “Omara Portuondo.” Torres is scheduled to perform from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, bringing both her screen presence and vocals to the stage.
Additionally, Tanairi Sade Vazquez (The Great Gatsby, Hamilton, West Side Story) will step into the spotlight to take over the role of “Young Haydee” from Oct. 27 through Nov. 15. Vazquez, an award-winning actress and dancer, is a huge advocate for Latiné representation across film, television and theater.Related: Hit Broadway Musical, Nominated for Nine Tony Awards, Sets Closing Date on Broadway After Four Years
What Makes ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ a Must-See Broadway Hit?
Inspired by true events and the iconic 1997 Grammy Award–winning album, Buena Vista Social Club tells the exciting story of the legendary Cuban musicians whose sound captivated the world. The musical takes audiences into the heart of Havana, with its tale of resilience and the power of music.
Since opening at the Schoenfeld Theatre, the show has earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Variety hailed it as the “most intoxicating and rapturous show on Broadway.”
The production has captured five Tony Awards, including Best Choreography (Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck), Best Orchestrations (Marco Paguia) and a Special Tony Award for the show’s extraordinary band. Furthermore, the Original Broadway Cast Recording received the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
How To Get Tickets to ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ on Broadway
With Bernie Williams, José Iglesias and Gina Torres set to share the spotlight alongside an ensemble of world-class performers, tickets for this limited fall run are expected to sell out fast.
Tickets for Buena Vista Social Club are available now online through Telecharge, by phone at 212-239-6200, or directly at the Schoenfeld Theatre box office on West 45th Street in New York City. Group bookings are also available via Broadway Inbound.
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