{
  "id": 10739906,
  "title": "‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/blue-beetle-star-xolo-mariduena-to-make-broadway-debut-in-buena-vista",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:22:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/blue-beetle-star-xolo-mariduena-to-make-broadway-debut-in-buena-vista-social-club/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Xolo Maridueña, known for his roles in \"Cobra Kai,\" \"Blue Beetle,\" and \"Practical Magic 2,\" will take on his Broadway debut in the acclaimed production of \"Buena Vista Social Club.\" Maridueña will portray \"Juan De Marcos\" at the Schoenfeld Theatre for seven weeks, from November 17th to January 3rd. In a statement, Maridueña expressed his honor to join the talented team behind the show, stating that making his Broadway debut while being part of such a significant story feels like hitting the lottery twice. \"Buena Vista Social Club\" opened on Broadway in March 2025 and has received critical acclaim, a Grammy Award, and five Tony Awards. The musical is inspired by true events, highlighting the legendary Cuban artists behind the Grammy-winning album and the music that introduced Havana's sounds to the world. Other Broadway debuts in the production include television and film star Gina Torres in the role of \"Omara Portuondo\" and Major League Baseball veteran José Iglesias, also known as Candelita, who made history as the first Latino MLB player to debut on Broadway.",
  "summary": "The “Practical Magic 2” actor will play Juan de Marcos in the Tony-and Grammy-winning Broadway hit for a seven-week engagement The post ‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Xolo Maridueña, known for Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle, debuts in 'Buena Vista Social Club'",
    "Plays Juan De Marcos at Schoenfeld Theatre for seven weeks from November 17th to January 3rd",
    "Broadway debut honors include Grammy Award and five Tony Awards"
  ],
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        "title": "‘Cobra Kai’ & ‘Blue Beetle’ Actor Xolo Maridueña To Make Broadway Debut In ‘Buena Vista Social Club’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cobra-kai-blue-beetle-actor-xolo-mariduena-to-make-broadway-debut-in",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:41:15.000Z"
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        "title": "‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/blue-beetle-star-xolo-mariduena-to-make-broadway-debut-in-buena-vista-10754302",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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