On Your Feet was amazing!
by MisLizzy on 1/10/18DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center - DurhamThe performance was spectacular. We were on our feet dancing and singing.
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On Your Feet! on Tour
Get ready for one of Broadway's most colorful jukebox musicals with On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. The production is based on the husband-and-wife team who brought Latin pop to the world in the '80s. Together, they've collected dozens of Grammy Awards for their irresistible, Cuban-infused pop, and it's their iconic hits — including "Get on Your Feet," "Conga," "1-2-3" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" — that fuel this high-energy show. In between the sizzling dance moves and big pop numbers (brought to life with an onstage band), the cast takes us through the Estefans' powerful love story and inspiring rise to international fame. Emilio and Gloria themselves played a large role in the making of the musical's story and music, of course. Alongside the '80s megahits they made as Miami Sound Machine, the musical showcases several of Gloria's most poignant ballads, plus the original song "If I Never Got to Tell You" with lyrics by Gloria and music by her daughter Emily Estefan.
The story begins with a young Gloria in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. She meets Emilio Estefan, a member of the Miami Latin Boys (eventually the Miami Sound Machine). As the two grow close — as artists and lovers — tension grows between her and her mother as she tries to juggle time caring for her father who's been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. All the while, Gloria and Emilio push to have their music heard. By Act II, the duo have officially made it. They're churning out hits and traveling the world, until Gloria breaks her back in a near-fatal accident — then rises through adversity to perform again.
On Your Feet! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) with choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and a book by Academy Award–winning screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris. Since then, the musical has gone international and toured throughout the US and UK.
The performance was spectacular. We were on our feet dancing and singing.
So much fun!! Would definitely recommend and would see again!!
This was a wonderful evening of Gloria Estefan music.
I am always amazed at just how professional, helpful and classy your venue staff is. They add to the overall enjoyment of attending great plays and they make the customer feel welcome and special. From the staff of the Will Call windows to the ticket takers and seat helpers, all are deserving of praise. Keep up the good work!
“On Your Feet” has everything - interesting true story of human struggle and triumph, OUTSTANDING singing, dancing, music that really makes you want to get “on your feet”! Quality performance all the way!
I am not a musical person by any means but This show was great! The costumes were fun, singers had amazing voices, and just a all around great time. I would definitely recommend this show.
We loved this show. Music and story were awesome! So glad we got to see this! I'm still singing these songs!
I've always loved the music of Gloria Estefan, but now it's cool to learn the story of her, her family, husband, & music. Lots of humor, music, dancing. Actors/singers in roles of Emilio & especially her mom (!) were in my opinion best by far. Fun show.
The music was GREAT! The dancing was spectacular! At times I felt like I was watching the REAL Gloria Estefan performance! The lead actress was amazing and so was the overall show!
This was an awesome show! The sound was great and there was never a dull moment!
Amazing!!! The music was GREAT, the story was uplifting and interesting!
If you love Gloria's songs, you will love this show. It is entertaining, funny, sad, and inspiring. It will even mean more if you have a Cuban background or know someone who does.
It’s amazing how they used large moving panels to project images, absolutely brilliant! Loved they had the musicians on stage the entire time. The lights and music really make you want to get on your feet and dance. The actors were spot on! They made me laugh, they made me cry and they made me cheer. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I really wish I could see it again.
Performance was spectacular. Sound system was too loud and distorted frequently. This is the second performance that we have attended with distortion of sound due to it being too loud. Hopefully, the venue will figure out how to manage the sound so that it is pleasurable.
The musical had great numbers and dances. The cast all had very good voices and the main girl really sounded like the real Gloria Estefan.
Great story, great singing and dancing; outstanding overall.
On Your Feet was FABULOUS! Definitely recommend it!
Being a Cuban American and raised in Miami, Florida On Your Feet brought tears to my eyes. I have so many good memories from my teenage years dancing to the music of The Miami Sound Machine and then to Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine. On Your Feet brought back all those sweet memories. I am so great full for growing up with the music of Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine. Thank you for putting together this unforgettable show!!!!
In the show you will, laugh, some parts will make you teary, especially for those that have to leave their hometown to make a better life for themselves, and it will make you want to dance with all the great music. This show is about Gloria and Emilio's life and it shows that for them to make it to the top they surely had to sacrifice a lot. Very enjoyable show my wife and I had a blast highly recommended.
If you're not up dancing on your feet at some point during the show you're not paying attention or you're not breathing!