Jose Iglesias is nothing if not versatile. While still playing professional baseball, the Cuban-born shortstop began moonlighting as a pop musician under his nickname, Candelita. Now, the former MLB All-Star has made his way from the diamond to Broadway, starring in Buena Vista Social Club.
“It goes way beyond a dream come true for myself,” Iglesias says of landing on Broadway. “I have this beautiful experience that I get to live on a daily basis, to have fun and represent Cuban music, connecting with the fans, with the musicians, meeting people, growing as a person. It's a unique opportunity that life has presented to me.”
