Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre — Attraction in New York

Absolutely fantastic! The authentic music from Cuba is truly unparalleled. There's something magical about Latin American music that makes you want to get up and dance right in the aisles! Every year, I celebrate my son’s birthday with a Broadway show followed by dinner at Churrascaria Plataforma. This year, I offered him a choice between "The Outsiders" and "Buena Vista Social Club"—and he chose the vibrant rhythms of "Buena Vista Social Club," followed by dinner at Havana Central.

Determined to make the day special, I rose early and headed to the box office to grab Rush tickets priced at just $45 each. When I shared with the cashier that it was my son’s birthday and showed her his passport, she graciously allowed me to purchase four tickets instead of two. I managed to get 3 partial-view Orchestra seats and 1 partial-view Mezzanine seat for a total of only $180! Although the seats were separate, it was an incredible deal!

Had I entered the lottery and lost, I would have faced a hefty price of $169 per Orchestra seat during the limited Rush online period, which restricts purchases to 2 tickets. Thankfully, my seats offered an amazing view even from the Mezzanine, making the experience even more memorable.

There’s truly nothing like watching people who represent your own culture on stage and in the audience. My father spoke Spanish, Portuguese, and Papiamento (a Portuguese-Creole language) and spent his days playing guitar and dancing Salsa in Venezuela. Witnessing my younger son embrace his own heritage filled my heart with joy. He is about to embark on a course dedicated to the music of Latin America, part of his minor in Hispanic Studies. The last time I experienced such electrifying music was at a Latin Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico, and it left an indelible mark on my soul. This was a day we'll...

A Night to Remember!!! Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway

Seeing Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway was an unforgettable experience. There were eight of us in the group, and we took up most of the front row center. Some of us were born in Cuba and came to the U.S. when we were young. Others, like me, were born here. But we all felt something deep and familiar that night.

The music and singing were incredible. There’s truly nothing like live Cuban music. It’s full of energy, heart, and soul. You don’t just listen to it, you feel it. From the first note, we were completely immersed.

What made it even more powerful were the parts of the show that spoke about the Cuban Revolution. The stories of those who had to leave, those who stayed, and how life changed for everyone brought up so many emotions. It was personal. Some scenes brought back real memories and reminded us of what our families went through.

We all wished our parents could have been there with us. They would have loved it and felt seen in a way that’s hard to describe. The show was more than entertainment. It was a tribute to the Cuban spirit, to resilience, and to the music that keeps our culture alive.

We’ve already bought tickets to see it again. I can’t recommend it enough.

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is a solid venue with great sound and a classic vibe, but front-row seats were a mistake. Spent most of the show looking up and side to side trying to catch the full picture. It was the only spot with 8 seats together, so we made it work, but next time I’m aiming for a few rows back, way better...

I read some negative reviews about the theater itself and how the play was supposed to be great, but I have no complaints about the theater. My issue lies with the play—it’s neither touching nor particularly talented, to put it kindly. In my opinion, it’s no surprise that the show is closing soon. I regret spending money on the ticket.

The play itself was disappointing. The set design felt like a school production rather than a professional theater. For instance, in The Notebook, Noah rebuilding a beautiful house is central to the story, but here, we were shown nothing of it—just a kitchen cabinet, which was confusing and underwhelming.

The casting choices were also strange. The actress playing Allie changed ethnicity at different life stages: as a teenager, she appeared Asian (based on what was presented on stage) with an African American father and a white mother. In adulthood, she was portrayed as Black, and in retirement, she became white. Noah underwent similar transformations. This inconsistency was confusing and disconnected, making it difficult to follow the characters' identities.

To make matters worse, during a hospital scene when Allie’s children visit her, one of the sons is played by the same actor who portrays teenage Noah.

Overall, the acting was poor, the story was disjointed, and it completely failed to capture the essence of either the book...