The article reviews the Broadway adaptation of Buena Vista Social Club, highlighting its origins from a group of Cuban musicians and a documentary. While the show features exuberant dance and music, directed by Saheem Ali, it falters due to a thin book by Marco Ramirez that fails to engage, echoing a lengthy version of a brief moment from a classic musical. Critics suggest that a simpler concert format would have better showcased the cultural essence of the Buena Vista Social Club.
The new Broadway musical attempts to celebrate the music of Buena Vista Social Club while crafting a dramatic storyline, but it quickly becomes monotonous for some viewers.
Directed by Saheem Ali, the show features lively choreography but struggles to maintain engagement due to a thin and cheesy book that undermines the performers' talents.
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