On Your Feet had me on mine!
by DonnaWannadance on 10/3/17Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloFabulous! Singing, dancing, acting - it had it all & it all was top-notch!
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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.
Fabulous! Singing, dancing, acting - it had it all & it all was top-notch!
I was amazed beyond words with this spectacular show!!!!! I have never seen such a magnificent show that had so much in it. It showed emotion, gave beautiful music, fabulous dancing, and everything was awesome!!!!! I told my daughter that I want to take her to see it where she lives in Boston. I looked it up and it will be there in April, so we will be too!!!!!!!!!!
The cast was terrific! Especially enjoyed the young lad's dancing talents. The music & singing was great.
Worth every penny,I'd see it again,you can't help but dance in your seat. The life of Gloria and Emilio Estefan is heart wrenching and heart warming. Fabulous show!
This production was absolutely awesome! The talent was exceptional and I can't wait until they come back to Buffalo!
This was a great show! Very fun and interactive! I was even pulled out of my seat, to join the cast dancing in the isle, during Conga! A couple others were too. This is a MUST SEE!!
We enjoyed every minute of this performance!!! The acting, the band and the venue... were all amazing. The venue has great restaurants and also small kiosks to eat and drink any thing you may desire. We truely a wonderful evening!!!
It was energetic! Great music put to the story of Gloria Estefan and Emilio. Very entertaining. Made me want to get up and move which we all did at the end of the show.
Best musical that I’ve seen in a longtime. Great storyline, wonderful singers, dancers, actors and actresses. The show flowed smoothly and the music made you feel like dancing in your seat. It is a must see.
Awesome enjoyable. Made me get on my feet! One of the best shows I have seen in a while.
This is a must see show. Talent is incredible. You will be on your feet love love love it
Great fun show! Very energetic. Learned a few things I didn't know about Gloria and remembered others I had forgotten about. Best thing was having a live orchestra! There's nothing better in my opinion. Show we attended was pretty much sold out. All age groups. Everyone had a blast. Go see it if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.
This Buffalo show was energetic and truly amazing. The 2 leads were as good as the New York show, and in some ways even better. Saw the show in NYC and loved it then. Couldnt wait to see the Buffalo show. Did not disappoint. Would definitely see it again.
The show was extraordinary! The dancing and singing were superb. The music will move you in your seats. I will definitely go back to see it again.
This was a fabulous show - great music, dancing, energy - and a great story.
I can't say enough good things about On Your Feet! Awesome, amazing, & wonderful are just a few words I would use to describe it! I laughed, I cried, I danced while sitting in my seat, and I danced while standing up for the curtain calls. The songs (both "the hits" as well as some new ones written for the show) were great and were sung beautifully by all of the very talented cast members. The way they weaved the hit songs into the storyline was wonderful. The Latin dancing was fantastic and fun! I also enjoyed learning about Gloria and Emilio's interesting lives. The show was energetic, poignant, funny, and so much more! I highly recommend it!
Great performance all around. HIGHLY recommend. A modern classic
We appreciated the talented cast and creative production... brilliant! It's an inspiring story which shouldn't be missed.
The performance of On Your Feet was simply incredible. The story of Gloria and Emilio is inspiring and touching, and it was portrayed on stage wonderfully. The lead who played Gloria more than did justice to her amazing voice, passion, and open heart. The chemistry between Gloria and Emilio felt real! All of the other performers were outstanding as well, helping show the fun they had, the struggles they encountered, and how they persevered through it all. The energy level throughout the show was awesome, especially in the amazing finale. I will remember this special night for a long time!
I can't say enough about this show. The music, cast, set and everything in between was exceptional. The way the story was told was absolutely amazing and worth seeing. I would recommend this to all ages.