ON YOUR FEET! is the story of two people who-through an unwavering dedication to one another and their pursuit of the American dream-showcased their talent, their music and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Set to Gloria's chart-topping, smash hits such as "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "1-2-3," "Mi Tierra," and "Conga," in addition to new music penned by the Estefans, the show will be choreographed by four-time Drama Desk nominee Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis) with a book by two-time Drama Desk nominee Alexander Dinelaris (The Bodyguard Musical, Zanna Don't).
Despite its unenthralling dramatics, the show does have an underlying warmth, in showing the closeness and caring of a family across generations, and also a sympathetic, good-natured marital relationship. Its chief assets, though, are those musical routines, which, in addition to 'Conga,' include 'Get on Your Feet,' 'Rhythm Is Gonna Get You' and many other energized numbers, as well as several sweet ballads used as character songs. 'On Your Feet!' is not going to revolutionize Broadway, but, alongside a bland story, it does offer some musical fireworks.
Miserable affairs, angsty German teens and sad-sack British royals - in shows like 'Thérèse Raquin,' 'Spring Awakening' and 'King Charles III' - have made the season a dour one. Even the blockbuster 'Hamilton' ends on a melancholy note. So it's a pleasure to welcome 'On Your Feet!,' the rare show that earns its exclamation mark. Inspired by the life and music of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, it literally gets the audience off its seats and into a conga line.
2015 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2017 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
2019 | West End |
Original West End Production West End |
2022 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Ana Villafane |
2016 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | On Your Feet |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Ana Villafane |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) | Alexander Dinelaris |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Sergio Trujillo |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) | ESosa |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Andrea Burns |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Kenneth Posner |
2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | On Your Feet! |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Sergio Trujillo |
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