Rhythm and movement is evident the moment that you step foot inside of the Marquis Theater to see On Your Feet, the Broadway musical that tells the story of pop megastars Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Conga drums, maracas, glittery costumes, hip shaking are completely awesome — but it’s no wonder when you put the winners of seven Grammy Awards who sold more than 100 million albums worldwide together with direction by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) who received a Tony Award nomination for this, and a book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman)!
Great admiration for the generation of Cuban immigrant musicians who grew up amid the palm trees in Miami. This exhilarating, pulsating, and at times emotional and heartfelt love story took me on a journey back to my hometown of Miami.
Red is the lipstick color of choice on the varying degree of skin shades of the Latina actresses. Be it Max Factor or Revlon back in the time covered in the play, the red lip completely dominates along with strong eyebrows, strong eyeliner pencil with a wing and face powder (or pancake powder back then). The hairstyles make unique transitions in time. Roller sets, curly and wavy styles bounce on both males and females. Hair spray, which gives a natural barrier in the hot, warm humid climate amid the palm trees and coconut trees in Cuba and Miami, is also visibly seen and is sprayed generously.
The music is nonstop! Each song complements each scene that gives a complete overview from arrival to America through the Vietnam era to Gloria becoming a big rising star. The choreography matches the music’s energy. On Your Feet keeps everyone on their feet — I definitely stayed on My Feet!!
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