Several reviews of the musical 'Buena Vista Social Club' in New York have been published. Critics praise the music but note a lack of story and struggle as drama. The musical is described as a showcase of songs by real-life musicians, delivering the thrill of Cuban popular song despite its historical burden.
Review: Inspired by the real-life musicians, Atlantic Theater Company's "Buena Vista Social Club" in New York struggles as drama but succeeds as an exuberantly performed showcase of songs https://t.co/Eoljy2aFIW https://t.co/Eoljy2aFIW
The full-of-riches jukebox musical “Buena Vista Social Club” delivers the thrill of Cuban popular song despite a story sometimes overburdened by history, our critic writes. https://t.co/nDOVIwZkEe
An ear-full of country music on Broadway! "Deliciously corny, songs by Nashville's Clark & McAnally!" (Time Out) https://t.co/FK2sPjs7w3 https://t.co/U0dS08aRge
Review: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ musical sounds great, but lacks a story. https://t.co/sUaYGebH9I
'Buena Vista Social Club' Off Broadway Review: How Cuba's Music Fuels Its Survival https://t.co/KefS5rFJbv