Exclusive Portraits: Gloria Estefan Musical ‘On Your Feet!’ in Chicago

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CHICAGO – The Windy City is now the go-to town for major theatrical previews. The latest stage musical – that will eventually head to Broadway – is “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan,” which chronicles one of the greatest Latin singers ever. It’s now playing at the Oriental Theatre through July 5th, 2015.

On Your Feet!
Emilio & Gloria Estefan (left) With The Actors Portraying Them in ‘On Your Feet!,’ Ana Villafañe and Josh Segarra
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Following the tradition of other show-business-and-song musicals, “On Your Feet!” is a triumphant celebration of the music and memories of Emilio Estefan, and his chart-topping wife Gloria Estefan. Through the ups and downs of their career – including Gloria’s near-fatal tour bus accident in the 1990s – “On Your Feet!” delivers the familiar hit songs like “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga” and “1-2-3,” plus a glimpse into the lives behind the biggest music crossover artist in popular song history.

On Your Feet!
The Estefans and Cast Are Joined by Director Jerry Mitchell (center) and Choreographer Sergio Trujillo (left)
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

HollywoodChicago.com covered the preview to the opening night, with appearances by Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, the actors portraying them on the stage – Ana Villafañe and Josh Segarra – Tony Award winning director Jerry Mitchell and choreographer Sergio Trujillo. Photographer Joe Arce took photos of the cast and crew, plus publishes for the first time on HollywoodChicago.com an earlier Exclusive Portrait of Gloria Estefan, photographed in October of 2005.

Gloria Estefan
The Life and Music of Gloria Estefan is Portrayed in ‘On Your Feet!’
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

“On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan” is now playing at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Tuesday through Sunday until July 5th, 2015. Click here for more information, including show times and to purchase tickets.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Senior Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2015 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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