The Buena Vista Social Club's Tiny Desk concert showcased the incredible Cuban music that has captivated audiences for decades. The performance, although scaled down, remained magical and vibrant, highlighting the skill and talent of the musicians involved.

The Buena Vista Social Club, originally a group formed in 1996 to revive the music of lost Cuban musicians post the Cuban Revolution, has now inspired a 2023 stage musical that tells the story of four prominent musicians and their collaboration on the landmark album. The musical features a score rich in Spanish language and genres like Son, Danzón, and Bolero, true to the club's musical roots.

Saheem Ali directed the show, while David Yazbek and real-life musician Juan de Marcos González were part of the creative team. The musical premiered in 2023 at the Atlantic Theater Company before moving to Broadway in 2025 to critical acclaim and high ticket sales. Despite its second chance origins, the Buena Vista Social Club musical garnered numerous award nominations, including several for choreography, orchestrations, and overall production.

The show's success continued with a Broadway premiere at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in 2025, leading to ten Tony Award nominations and a Special Tony Award for its live musicians, tying for the most nominations that year. With a stellar cast and crew, the Buena Vista Social Club musical remains a powerful tribute to the influential Cuban music that has endured through the years.