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Overview
Synopsis
On Your Feet! follows the lives and music of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the powerhouse husband-and-wife team that took the pop music world by storm. See how these legendary artists rose to international success through determination and creativity in this high energy, non-stop show. The uplifting story of On Your Feet! is sure to have audiences dancing in the aisles to crowd favorites such as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You”, “1-2-3”, and “Conga”.
Show Information
- Book
- Alexander Dinelaris
- Music
- Gloria Estefan , Emilio Estefan
- Lyrics
- Gloria Estefan , Emilio Estefan
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Based on the life and career of Emilio and Gloria Estefan
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2015
- Genres
- Jukebox/Revue, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Contemporary, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- USA, Cuba, Vietnam, and Europe 1960s - 1990s
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
- Ideal For
- Diverse Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly, Young Adult, Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters
Context
Based on the lives and music of husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, On Your Feet! Is a jukebox musical featuring the hits of these 26-time Grammy Award winning artists. The Cuban-pop fusion music Gloria Estefan is so well known for is the basis of the score for this jukebox musical. The show was known for its outstanding choreography, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Choreography and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Choreography.
On Your Feet! began
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The lights come up to reveal a Gloria Estefan concert in full swing (“Overture/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You”). It is 1990 in Washington D.C., and Gloria is performing to a huge audience of adoring fans. From the backstage area, Gloria’s husband, Emilio Estefan, and their son, Nayib, watch Gloria and are transfixed by her performance. Gloria comes backstage to change for her big entrance and checks in with her family. She sends Nayib off to finish his homework in the tour bus and playfully argues
to read the plot for On Your Feet! and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Characters
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone, Bass |
Songs
ACT ONE
- Overture/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You - Gloria and Company
- Cuando Salí de Cuba - Little Gloria
- Tradición - Little Gloria, Gloria, Company
- Anything for You - Gloria, Rebecca
- 1-2-3 - Gloria, Company
- I See Your Smile - Gloria, Emilio, Company
- Mi Tierra - Gloria Fajardo, Company
- Con Los Años Que Me Quedan - Guitarristas
- Here We Are - Gloria, Emilio, Guitarristas
- Dr. Beat - Company
- When Someone Comes Into Your Life - José, Gloria
- Conga - Gloria, Company
ACT TWO
- Conga (Reprise) - Gloria, Company
- Get on Your Feet - Gloria, Company
- Live for Loving You - Gloria, Company
- You’ll Be Mine (Party Time) - Gloria, Company
- Oye Mi Canto - Gloria, Company
- Cuba Libre - Gloria, Company
- Famous - Gloria
- If I Never Got to Tell You - Gloria Fajardo, Emilio
- Wrapped - Gloria, Little Gloria, José, Emilio, Company
- Don’t Wanna Lose You - Emilio, Company
- Reach - Company
- Coming Out of the Dark - Gloria, Company
- Mega Mix - Gloria, Little Gloria, Gloria Farjado, Emilio, Rebecca, José, Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.