O-M-G, Former Mets Player Jose Iglesias Makes His Broadway Debut

All Of It with Alison Stewart · Aug 13, 2026 · 19m

Former Mets player Jose Iglesias helped spur the team to a deep post-season run with the release of his song, "OMG," under his stage name Candelita. The song became a rallying cry for the team, and part of the Mets homerun celebration. Now, Iglesias is making his Broadway debut as the Narrator in the Tony-winning musical "Buena Vista Social Club." Iglesias discusses his journey from second base to the Broadway stage.

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images: Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets celebrates after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game Four of the Division Series at Citi Field on…