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Infused with the passion of Little Havana, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people whose belief in their talent – and each other – catapulted them to international stardom.

Whether you know all the songs of Leiber & Stoller or only a few, there is something for everyone in the Fulton Theatre's production of Smokey Joe's Cafe.

Traditionally known as a “jukebox” musical, this reimagined and revitalized production of Smokey Joe's Cafe tells the story of a group of friends as they meet at a neighborhood pub and navigate friendship, romance, heartbreak, and modern-day life using the music of Leiber and Stoller. A mixture of rock n roll, blues, and jazz, the songbook includes hits such as Hound Dog, Spanish Rose in Harlem, Fools Fall in Love, and many more.  

Gloria herself, Arianna Rosario, took over our Instagram story on August 22 to answer fan questions and give our followers a behind the scenes look at The Muny's production of On Your Feet! Missed out on all the fun? No worries! Check out the recap here and find out Arianna's favorite number from the show, favorite costume, and more!

The principal cast of On Your Feet! includes Arianna Rosario (Gloria), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Emilio), Natascia Diaz (Gloria Fajardo), Alma Cuervo (Consuelo), Isabella Iannelli (Little Gloria), Jordan Vergara (Young Emilio/Nayib/Jeremy), Lee Zarrett (Phil), Marina Pires (Gloria Standby) and Dhanny Burgos (Emilio Standby).

The Muny will be presenting On Your Feet!, the fourth show of the theatre's 103rd season, Aug. 21 - 27. On Your Feet! stars Arianna Rosario (Gloria), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Emilio), Natascia Diaz (Gloria Fajardo), Alma Cuervo (Consuelo), Lee Zarrett (Phil), Isabella Iannelli (Little Gloria) and Jordan Vergara (Nayib/Young Emilio/Jeremy).

Arianna Rosario is taking over our Instagram today, August 22 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of On Your Feet, the fourth show of the theatre's 103rd season.

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for On Your Feet!, the fourth show of the theatre’s 103rd season. On Your Feet! runs Aug. 21 – 27.

'Stars in the House's' Election Day Vote-A-Thon is getting even bigger! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome stage and screen favorites have joined the lineup all day today.

'Stars in the House's' Election Day Vote-A-Thon is getting even bigger! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that a who's who of stage and screen favorites have joined the lineup for November 3rd, including Sean Hayes, Martin Short, Ben Stiller, Will Chase & Ingrid Michaelson, Josh Groban, Beth Malone, Michael Cerveris and more.

'Stars in the House' will mark Election Day with a 10 hour marathon! From 9 AM to 7 PM on November 3rd, and James will be LIVE with special guests including Bellamy Young, Dana Delany, Marcia Cross, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Marc Shaiman, Vanessa Williams, Adam Pascal, Peri Gilpin, Anika Larsen, Judy Kuhn, Marilu Henner, and more.

Amid cancellation of Broadway Sings for Pride's 10th Pride Charity Concert due to Covid, Broadway and Off-Broadway performers representing Broadway Sings for Pride will still take part in virtual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations this June!

Olney Theatre Center kicks off the decade with a production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' newest musical, Miss You Like Hell on the Mainstage (January 29 - March 1, 2020). Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborator on the book and film of In The Heights, wrote the book and shares credit for the lyrics with folk-rock star Erin McKeown who also wrote the music. Lisa Portes and Breon Arzell make their Olney Theatre debuts as director and choreographer, respectively. Press is invited to attend the performance on Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 pm.

This August In the Heights, the sizzling summer musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Water by the Spoonful), will launch Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2019-2020 season. Filled with the sounds of salsa, merengue, soul, hip-hop, and R&B, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical takes audiences to New York's vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood. It's a community on the brink of change, where a tight-knit group of friends and neighbors struggles to achieve their dreams.

As if scripted by a Hollywood writer, less than a year after a spine-shattering tour bus crash that nearly paralyzed her, there was the glorious Gloria, on her feet, at the January 1991 American Music Awards, as were the movers and shakers of the record business, welcoming her back with an emotional standing ovation.

It is a milestone year for The Gateway, and they are celebrating big time. The Bellport venue begins their incredible 70th season with the regional premiere of the Broadway hit On Your Feet!, The Story Of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. If opening weekend is any indication, the rhythm is indeed going to get you.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical IN THE HEIGHTS will delight Cincinnati audiences this winter at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park beginning Jan. 19, 2019. The Broadway hit, which won four Tony Awards including best musical and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, runs through Feb. 17, 2019. Official opening night is Jan. 24, 2019.

Before there was "Hamilton" there was "In the Heights". I know I'm a nerd, but it floors me how many people don't know that. Most theater aficionados know of "Hamilton" and by extension of Lin-Manuel Miranda but have a blind spot for "In the Heights" the Tony winning show that put Miranda on the map. And while it certainly feels like an early work from the man who would become King, it's still quite stunning and ground breaking for its time and the production from the Seattle Rep manages to capture all the heat and heart that the show demands.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda in the Quadracci Powerhouse through October 28, 2018. Check out the cast in action below!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater  presents In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda in the Quadracci Powerhouse this September 18 - October 28, 2018.