I’ve always enjoyed Gloria Estefan’s music over the decades. This bio-musical tells the story of her life and blends in plenty of dancing and singing. The touring company delivered a high-energy performance to a packed house at the Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Family problems dominate much of the plot. The struggle to get “Latin” music accepted by the mainstream record companies figures in, too! If you’re in the mood for a rollicking musical with plenty of hit songs and swirling dancers, On Your Feet! fits the bill. Do you have a favorite Gloria Estefan song? GRADE: A-
MUSICAL NUMBERS:
Act I
“Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” — Gloria, 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 II
“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”
“Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” — Gloria, Little Gloria, Company
“Oye” — Gloria Fajardo, Company
“Conga” — Consuelo, José, Company
“Turn the Beat Around” — Rebecca, Emilio, Company
“Everlasting Love” — Gloria, Emilio, Company
“Get on Your Feet” — Company