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Being contacted to share the journey of Emilio and Gloria Estefan's journey to Broadway and their upcoming musical was something I have been following along with very closely anyway and I couldn't possibly be more excited to share about this with you butterflies. I saw some coverage on TV about this show months ago and I have been following it's progress since with baited breath.
While I am sure many of you know Gloria and Emilio from Miami Sound Machine, their marriage and partnership have endured such tremendous highs and lows and their new upcoming Broadway Musical On Your Feet! set to debut at the Marquis Theatre this Fall, shares the story of their true love and international success on a new stage, the Broadway stage to be exact.
The site has a wonderful timeline of photos that span their career, which you should definitely check out, HERE.
With all the recent 'un-coupling' these days - Ben and Jen, Gwen and Gavin and now even Miss Piggy and Kermit there are very few love stories standing the test of time - The Estefan's give me HOPE! Piggy and Kermie may have thrown in the towel at the 40 year mark, so watching Gloria and Emilio beat the odds is giving me life right now!
ABOUT:
Her Voice. His Vision. Their Story
Here is Episode One - Here We Are - of their Journey to Broadway for your viewing pleasure:
As I writer myself, I can't even say enough how these words from the video resonated, I just had to quote it:
"In America You Can Dream Big - And if You Are Willing to Sacrifice It All, there's A Chance!" ~ Alexander Dinelaris, reveals how he captured the lives of the Estefans in his writing for the show. (Alexander is an Academy Award Winner for Birdman)Here is Episode Three - Casting the Story:
Here is Episode Four - Directing the Musical:
It's full of passion, it's full of color, it's full of people, it's full of life - it's going to be really incredible! ~ Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (of Kinky Boots! You know how much I love that play, see my review of Kinky Boots HERE!) BTW, choreography is by Olivier Award Winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys)
My Take:
Episode 5 reveals the actors portraying Emilio and Gloria, and for that episode my lovely butterflies, you will have to check out the show's YouTube Page. I can't give it ALL to you here! This post is meant to entice you, the rest is up to you!
I am looking forward to seeing On Your Feet! The Musical and my hope is this post will make you want to see it too. I want to see this show surpass it's own box office sales expectations and literally SWEEP the TONY Awards. I want to see the Latino community rally around this one hard. We can't complain that there aren't show's 'made for us' where we can see people 'we can truly identify with' and then when they are produced not support it. Latinos please join me in putting your money where your mouth is with this production. THIS is exactly the story about our culture that we want out there, that we are passionate, focused, driven men and women with so much to contribute. Let's put aside the where a Latino/Latina is from nonsense - the country of origin separation thing does more to hurt our community than help, that's not what is important, this is a human story, an inspirational and powerful story, and one we should rally around seeing be told, and being told BOLDLY on the Broadway Stage no less.
As a Latina I feel an extra sense of pride seeing their story hit the Broadway Stage, they are a Latino 'Power Couple' (sorry bae and jay but the Estefan's were doing it FIRST!) and that is to say the least, they have been making amazing music together and they have also been giving back, supporting charitable organizations such as We Are The World Foundation and Disaster Relief among others.
They are hardworking, focused, determined and driven and that drive has been channeled into this Production, I have no doubt in my mind it will be an amazing night on Broadway. One that I can't wait to experience for myself. The show will be in previews starting October 5th 2015. I may or may not be camped out by the theatre the night before! (Will have to check my closets for a sleeping bag!)
****I hope to be able to bring you all a tickets giveaway as well, so please stay tuned!****
In the meantime get social with On Your Feet! The Musical here: and don't forget to use the hashtag: #OnYourFeet
Twitter - @On YourFeetBway
Facebook - On Your Feet The Musical
YouTube - On Your Feet Bway
Instagram - OnYourFeetBway
What is your favorite all time Play/Theatre Production/Musical? Do you have a favorite song from Gloria Estefan, if so which one? Did any of my Chicago based readers catch the show there? - If so PLEASE spill the tea here!
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Sounds like that's going to be a great show. I will have to check it out when I am down there this fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience for you ad this sounds like it will be an unbelievable show! I can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool! I'd definitely watch this.I grew up listening to her.
ReplyDeleteI did too. I still know all of the words to her songs. I'd love to be there.
DeleteI would definitely love to see this! I was in plays in college. It was so much fun. I can't pick a favorite play :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What an awesome experience! This show sounds amazing and like something I would really enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great show. I will be sure to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see their story! I love learning more about celebrities and their journey to get where they are. They all make it look so easy, but the reality is that it's taken hard work and sacrifice to get where they are!
ReplyDeleteI totally grew up listening to her music! It's so sad how marriages today aren't lasting. Everyone is ready to toss their years together away instead of trying to find and fix their issues. This show is going to be great - maybe it'll come to LA (eventually)!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great show.. i would love to watch this. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteI totally grew up listening to her! It's so sad how marriages don't seem to last these days. Everyone is so ready to toss away their years together and move on to the next thing. :( I'm sure this show will be great! Maybe I can catch it if it ever comes to LA :)
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Sounds like an awesome show! Can't wait to hear more about this!! I hope you get to do a ticket giveaway, that would be so neat!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! I'm sure the entire audience will be on their feet, dancing & feeling the beat.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved them both and would love to see On Your Feet on Broadway. So great that they are still together after all these years. I remember when Gloria was hurt so badly in that horrible crash. Looks like a great show.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Gloria Estefan. Her story is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI really want to see the musical! I'll have to watch the little videos to get excited for it.
ReplyDeleteI love Emilio and Gloria their enduring love affair with family and their music ! I will be waiting for On "your feet ! " this fall .
ReplyDeletewhat fabulous music this will have - audiences really WILL be on their feet!
ReplyDeleteWow! I would love to see this! I've been a fan of Gloria Estefan for many years! Thanks so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI would totally go see this. I'm half Cuban so I've always loved Gloria. I hope it comes to LA.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my must see list. I just love the Miami Sound Machine.
ReplyDeleteI am really excited that their story is presented. This is cool.
ReplyDeleteGloria Estefan has such an amazing story to tell. This sounds like it is going to be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI know just a part of their story and it would definitely make a good musical. I hope to get the chance to see that sometime!
ReplyDeletevery cool. I would love to see this. I have only experienced Broadway but I loved it. I use to listen to Gloria Estefan with my mom on the ay to school when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteI love theatre. I have seen Broadway and off Broadway shows and I loved them all.
ReplyDeleteWhat an AWESOME musical this will be! I think Gloria Estefan is an extraordinary woman who has overcome great life adversity!
ReplyDeleteGloria Estefan brings the music to the people. You are so lucky to be following this on the inside track.
ReplyDeleteTheir story is so inspiring! Sounds like it will be a fun show!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to watch. I love stories of success and overcoming obstacles. Thank you for letting us know about this.
ReplyDeleteI love musicals and I bet this will be a fun one to watch. The music alone will be fun!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great show to go see. Theater is always a great way to spend the evening.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in the 80s and I love Gloria Estefan. I wish I could see this.
ReplyDeleteLove love love Estefan. Grew up on her music and I am so glad she is making the comeback and still working in the industry in the way she has over the years.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love love love Gloria Estefan! Thanks for sharing and I hope to see On Your Feet!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great show - I'd love to see it sometime!
ReplyDeleteOoo this show looks like a goodie!!! I will definitely have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so much fun to see indeed. I have always loved theater. I have never went to a big show before though and would so love to for sure. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love celebrity real heart to heart stories, not the tabloid garbage! Sounds like you have some treats in store for your readers, I will stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteGood for the Estevez family. I love to hear of a love story that worked out.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I love learning more about the journey the person is going through. Sounds like a good show.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How cool! It is nice when work and pleasure come together. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really exciting event! I’ll definitely have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI want to see this,sounds very interesting. I would love to get some inspiration from their story.
ReplyDeleteI can tell that you are so passionate about the story here. I've always loved Broadway and music too!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing a good Broadway or Off Broadway show. I was just in NYC and was able to catch Hedwig and Fish In the Dark.
ReplyDeleteI totally remember Gloria Estefan! This sounds like it's gonna be a good show.
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like such a neat show. I can't wait to check it out, hopefullly it's as good as it looks.
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