Thursday, November 27, 2025

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Buena Vista Social Club

I have never been a huge fan of this show in general, but I certainly acknolwedge that it is objectively good. I'm honestly a bit surprised it's still running but glad it's finding an audience and so happy for the folks who get to see something very different from the rest of what's on broadway.
This performance did seem pretty similar to their Tony performance to me (which is fine) but it did celebrate some of the best parts of this show. The musicians are super impressive (although I presume they weren't playing live today) and the dancing was beautiful (probably was live). Putting the band on a truck was an interesting choice that felt a little superfluous but I guess didn't hurt. As is the way, this performance didn't really make me want to see the show, but I think that's because it's not my kind of show. If it is your kind of show, this performance shows its strengths, and I guess that's all you can ask for.

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