entertainment-and-sports1 month ago
Jose Iglesias Marks History with Broadway Debut in Buena Vista Social Club
Former MLB star Jose Iglesias, known as Candelita, made his Broadway debut on August 27 as the Narrator in Buena Vista Social Club at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The performance marks a historic milestone, as Iglesias is the first Latino Major League Baseball player to perform on Broadway. While sports media highlighted his viral hit 'OMG' and connection to the New York Mets, theater outlets emphasized his status as a Latin pop artist and the cultural significance of his role in the Tony-nominated musical.