The Broadway company of Buena Vista Social Club. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Join En Fuego Dance and Fitness at Walton Arts Center for Sunset Latino, an evening of Latin dance on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7-11 pm. Inspired by the next musical in the Procter & Gamble Broadway series, Buena Vista Social Club™, this night of musical celebration starts with an hour of dance lessons followed by an open social dance.
No previous dance experience is necessary. En Fuego frequently hosts dance classes and events across Northwest Arkansas for all skill and fitness levels. Come ready to move, meet new people and discover the rhythms that make Buena Vista Social Club™ such a beloved celebration of Cuban music.
Tickets are $15 in advance at waltonartscenter.org by phone at 479.443.5600 or $20 at the door. Dress to match the Sunset Latino theme: terracotta, orange, golden yellow, coral and burgundy – the colors of a Latin sunset.
Dance the night away – then get tickets to the Tony Award®-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club™, a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana, here Dec. 15-20. Music like this moves you!
Natalie Venetia Belcon and David Oquendo in Buena Vista Social Club. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
“In Buena Vista Social Club, the music itself is the story,” writes Buffalo Theatre Guide, “It is the heart, the soul and the driving force of the entire work, and the score is not simply vital to the production – it is its very reason for being.” The Grammy Award® -winning cast recording of the album is the foundation of the story featuring the soul-stirring music of Cuba’s golden age.
The story follows legendary singer Omara Portuondo years since she last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.
“The highlight of the show is the music. The cast performs with the entire band on stage, often switching roles and witnessing the events unfold,” writes Triangle Review, “The music is stellar, and the presence of the band makes the experience truly special.”
The Broadway company of Buena Vista Social Club. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Buena Vista Social Club™ Show Dates and Times
Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 pm
Thursday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 and 7 pm
Friday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 pm