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Ex-MLB Star Iglesias Swings for Broadway Stage
11 Aug
Summary
- Iglesias makes Broadway debut as Narrator on Aug. 27.
- He's the first Latino MLB player to perform on Broadway.
- Iglesias views this as a great use of his free time.
Jose Iglesias, a former MLB All-Star, is preparing for a significant career shift as he steps onto the Broadway stage. He is scheduled to debut as the Narrator in the production "Buena Vista Social Club" on August 27th. This marks a historic moment, as Iglesias will become the first Latino Major League Baseball player to perform on Broadway.
Iglesias, who played for the New York Mets in 2024, described the opportunity as unexpected but an incredible honor. He views this theatrical venture as a productive way to spend his free time, emphasizing that it was not initially on his bucket list. The show's representation of Cuba and Latin America also strongly appealed to him, making his decision to accept the role straightforward.
While Iglesias remains committed to his baseball career and has not retired from playing, he is dedicating his full effort to this new role for the upcoming month and a half. He anticipates a humbling and exciting experience performing in a city where he previously played professionally.
