Former Major League Baseball shortstop Jose Iglesias is trading in his baseball cleats for a chance to shine on Broadway. The Puerto Rican-born athlete, who played for the New York Mets among other teams, will make his stage debut in the musical "Buena Vista Social Club." The show, which premiered in 2008, is based on the Grammy-winning album of the same name and features the music of Cuban legends such as Buena Vista Social Club founder Ruben Gonzales. As Iglesias takes the stage, fans will be eager to see if his charisma from the baseball diamond translates to the bright lights of Broadway.
Ex-Met Jose Iglesias making Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club New York Daily News
