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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: November 5, 2015
Closing: August 20, 2017

On Your Feet - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

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).


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Cast of ON YOUR FEET! to Perform at 31st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner; James L. Nederlander to Be Honored
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016


A group of iconic sports legends and special honorees will be celebrated by The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, at its 31st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on Monday, September 12 at The Waldorf Astoria.

TV Exclusive: Get On Your Feet for Broadway's Next Puerto Rican Superstar, Ektor Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2016


Get ready Broadway. A new superstar has arrived from Puerto Rico, and he isn't conga-ing back anytime soon! 

VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET Cast, Amber Riley & Alisan Porter Perform on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 5, 2016


On last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS, Ana Villafañe, Ektor Rivera and the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET performed a rousing medley of songs from the hit musical.

Ektor Rivera Will Join the Cast of ON YOUR FEET! This July
by Nicole Rosky - June 23, 2016


Producers James L. Nederlander, Estefan Enterprises, Inc and Bernie Yuman just announced that acclaimed Puerto Rican performer Ektor Rivera - winner of the Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Simon Fuller reality series 'Q'Viva! The Chosen' - to make his Broadway debut as Emilio Estefan in ON YOUR FEET!, the new Broadway musical 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. Rivera joins Theater World Award-winning Cuban-American actress Ana Villafañe, named one of The Hollywood Reporter's top Broadway Breakout Stars of the Year for her 'star-is-born, supernova debut' (Deadline) as Gloria Estefan. 

VIDEO: Gloria Estefan & the Cast of ON YOUR FEET! Perform on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2016


Gloria Estefan and the cast of ON YOUR FEET wowed the Beacon Theater audience with a medley of songs from the Broadway musical. Watch the performance below!

DVR Alert: Gloria Estefan Talks ON YOUR FEET! on Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - June 7, 2016


This multi-talented and award-winning singer joined us to talk about her Cuban roots, her life, and career that inspired the Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which has received a Tony nomination for Best Choreography

TV: The Boys of ON YOUR FEET! Conga Over to Stars on the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2016


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place just last week in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including Eduardo Hernandez and Kevin Tellez, who represented ON YOUR FEET!

Bid To Meet ON YOUR FEET's Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Support Starfish Foundation
by Michael Dale - June 6, 2016


Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the music icons while helping young women get the education they need to achieve their dreams.

AUDIO: Gloria Estefan Says ON YOUR FEET! Deserves Tony For 'Best Should Have Been Nominated Show'
by Michael Dale - June 3, 2016


The music legend has high praise for the creators of her bio-musical despite only one Tony nomination.

VIDEO: 'Making People Cry is My Favorite Part,' Says Gloria Estefan of ON YOUR FEET!
by Caryn Robbins - June 1, 2016


Gloria Estefan stopped by today's LIVE to talk about the hit Broadway musical oN YOUR FEET!. 'We're really trying to connect with the audience that's there everynight.'

ON YOUR FEET! Tickets Now Available Through April 2017
by Nicole Rosky - June 1, 2016


Producers James L. Nederlander, Estefan Enterprises, Inc and Bernie Yuman are pleased to announce a new block of tickets has gone on-sale, now through April 2, 2017, for ON YOUR FEET!, the new Broadway musical 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. ON YOUR FEET! opened on Broadway on Thursday, November 5, 2015, following preview performances which began on Monday, October 5, 2015, at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.  The musical is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray) and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sergio Trujillo(Jersey Boys, Memphis) with an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman, The Bodyguard Musical).

Gloria Estefan to Join Her Own Broadway Bio-Musical ON YOUR FEET?
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016


Gloria Estefan could be taking the Broadway stage in the musical based on her life, On Your Feet!

Tony Awards Close-Up: Conga-Master Sergio Trujillo Is Proud to Represent His ON YOUR FEET! Family
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2016


Sergio Trujillo has the audience dancing in aisles (literally) at the Marquis Theater every night. The choreographer just picked up his first Tony nomination for his work on ON YOUR FEET, an honor that he is not taking lightly. Watch below as he explains why this nomination means so much to him.

Open Book: ON YOUR FEET!'s Bookwriter Alexander Dinelaris Finds Songs To Move Stories Forward
by Michael Dale - May 9, 2016


Writing musicals with existing song catalogs presents unique challenges.

Listen to the Beat! ON YOUR FEET! Original Cast Recording Released Today
by TV News Desk - April 29, 2016


Masterworks Broadway releases the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ON YOUR FEET! 

VIDEO: Gloria & Emilio Estefan Talk New ON YOUR FEET Cast Recording on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2016


The power couple stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about ON YOUR FEET!, the Broadway show that tells the story of their lives and careers, and the new original cast recording of the musical.

On Your Feet History

Other Productions of On Your Feet

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

On Your Feet - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
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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