Broadway’s “Buena Vista Social Club” transports audiences to the island of Cuba. The music makes audiences feel like they are in Havanna, but when they open their eyes, they also need to see Havanna. Scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado has earned a Tony Award nomination for creating that space for the new musical.Maldonado’s design toggles between the 1950s and 1990s, between a recording studio and the streets of Cuba. Here, he reveals the details — from every paint chip to each cracked tile — to host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of Broadway News. Plus, learn what detail he wishes every audience member would notice.Want to be the first to hear these chats? Subscribe to broadwaynews.com today, starting at only $1 per month, and get early access to these episodes and many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway and the Tony Awards.Photo credit: Arnulfo Maldonado; photo courtesy of Polk & Co.

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