Ektor River Cast in New Hallmark Series THE CHICKEN SISTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024
Ektor River, who made his Broadway debut as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet!, has been cast in The Chicken Sisters, a new Hallmark series based on the novel by KJ Dell’Antonia. Other cast members include Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.
VIDEO: Ektor Rivera Unveils Rita Moreno Mural Commissioned By Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023
Painter Ektor Rivera has revealed his stunning mural showcasing the career of legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno. The mural, which Rivera spent months creating, was commissioned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, and Ender Vega. Watch a video of Rivera painting the mural and Moreno's emotional reaction now!
HAPPY HOUR! celebra la presencia latina en Broadway
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 7, 2020
Ana Villafañe y Ektor Rivera, protagonistas de ON YOUR FEET en Broadway y Marcos Santana, del elenco de IN THE HEIGHTS, formarán parte del panel de este encuentro digital a través del ZOOM de R.Evolución Latina.
BWW Interview: Samantha Pauly Talks EVITA at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Aug 15, 2019
From an English Queen to Argentinian leader, Samantha Pauly has been spending a lot of her time recently performing as famous women from history. Recently Katherine Howard in the Chicago production of Six, Pauly is currently performing in Jamie Lloyd's Evita at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre as Eva Perón.
Pauly stars alongside Ektor Rivera, Trent Saunders and Francis Mayli McCann. BroadwayWorld spoke with her about Jamie Lloyd's rehearsal process and theatre's ability to change our perceptions of the past.
BWW Review: EVITA, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Caroline Cronin - Aug 9, 2019
It's official. Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has found its niche, in hosting productions that are inventive and bold reimaginings of well-established works. We had Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors...and now we have Jamie Lloyd's Evita, which dazzles with an interpretation that is stylistically groundbreaking.
THE DOCTOR Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 21, 2019
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke's latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Interview: Eddie Noel talks Hurricane Maria, Becoming Emilio Estefan in ON YOUR FEET! The Musical Closing in Fort Worth
by Kathleen Anwar - Apr 9, 2019
This week I got the opportunity to speak with Eddie Noel on the phone as he wraps up the final 2 weeks of the National Tour of ON YOUR FEET! The Musical, closing in Fort Worth April 10-14th. As the interview began, I was so pleased to find such an easygoing, humble, and joyful person on the other end of the line. Gratitude for the experience of being part of this show just flowed from him- I lost track of the number of times Noel called this opportunity a blessing.
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET! at ASU Gammage
by Lee Cooley - Nov 7, 2018
The touring company production of ON YOUR FEET! (The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical) personifies the evolution of 80's Cuban-pop music by the Miami Sound Machine.
BWW Review: The Rhythm is Gonna Get You ON YOUR FEET! at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Oct 31, 2018
In a time of national uncertainty and division, it is refreshing to witness a story of what America means to me-unlimited possibilities for everyone, regardless of race, gender, or creed. It used to be known as a land of refuge and hope, and the rags-to-riches story of Cuban immigrants Gloria and Emilio Estefan gives me hope that we will return to a place that welcomes the tired and poor huddled masses while, at the same time, celebrating our diversity in a melting pot of the free and the brave. Because really, what is braver than leaving a country that you know to set upon an unknown shore with only a promise of opportunity?
ON YOUR FEET! Kicks Off The 2018-19 Broadway On Tour Season At The Community Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2018
Broadway On Tour is pleased to announce that the Sacramento engagement of the hit Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! - based on the life story of seven-time Grammy winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time Grammy winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan - stars Cuban-American Broadway actress Christie Prades as Gloria Estefan, and acclaimed Puerto Rican performer and Broadway star Ektor Rivera as Emilio Estefan.
BWW Review: Paramount Gets You ON YOUR FEET! with Gloria and Emilio Estefan
by Jay Irwin - Oct 24, 2018
Who hasn't danced around their home to the fabulous tunes of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine knowing that the 'Rhythm is Gonna Get You'? I know I have. (Don't judge.) And really if you too have any kind of affinity for their hot Latin rhythms then their bio-musical 'On Your Feet!', currently playing at the Paramount, will be for you. Maybe not the most engaging story, but oh those hips.