Jose Iglesias Debuts on Broadway | MLB News

Former MLB star Jose Iglesias, known for his pop persona “Candelita” and hit song “OMG!”, makes his Broadway debut as the Narrator in the Tony-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club.” Hailing from Havana and a former Cuban national baseball player, Iglesias brings deep personal connection to the show, which chronicles the lives of legendary Cuban musicians navigating fame and communism through the decades. With songs in Spanish and dialogue in English, the production, which opened in 2025, earned five Tony Awards including for choreography, sound design, and live musicianship. Iglesias calls it a dream come true — a powerful, unique tribute to Cuban culture that’s both historic and deeply moving. He’ll be on stage until October 4th at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

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