Overview
- The producers announced the full touring company on August 6, 2026, and the North American tour will begin September 12–19 at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre with further stops planned in Miami, Houston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
- Karmine Alers will star as Omara and the principal cast includes Frank Rodríguez, Mauro Castillo, Robert M. Jiménez, Isabel Gonzalez and a group of younger actors who recreate the album’s generational storylines.
- Nicolas (Nicholas) Perez is named music director and pianist for the tour, leading a band that lists guitar, bass, multiple percussionists, trumpet, trombone and woodwinds to preserve the album’s live sound.
- The production retains its Broadway creative leadership with a book by Marco Ramirez, direction by Saheem Ali and original choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck to maintain the show’s artistic approach.
- Producers plan a 36-city itinerary and replica productions plus celebrity engagement events to broaden audience access, extend employment for cast and musicians, and deepen public exposure to Cuba’s musical legacy.