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Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents the the Broadway and International hit musical, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. Sponsored by Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, Constance Pitcher, and Riverside Theatre’s Patron Producers Group, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan plays the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre from April 9 – May 5, 2024.

Based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is a high-energy celebration of the songs that got the world dancing to the rhythm.  From humble beginnings in Cuba and exile in Miami, Emilio and Gloria’s passion for music helped them overcome overwhelming odds and personal tragedies. With an estimated 100 million albums sold worldwide, Gloria Estefan is among the most successful crossover artists ever.

Showcasing over 20 of Gloria’s biggest hits including: “Conga,” “1-2-3,” “Anything for You,” “Get on Your Feet,” “Mi Tierra,” “Oye Mi Canto,” and many more, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is perfect fusion of American pop with Latin dance rhythms and a compelling story of love and achieveing the American Dream. 

The musical had its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago on June 2, 2015 and ran for a limited engagement. It began previews on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on October 5, 2015. Directed by Jerry Mitchell and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, the production closed on August 20, 2017, after 34 previews and 746 productions. 

The show has been produced in the Netherlands, in London’s West End, and had a very successful 2- year tour throughout the United States after its Broadway run. 

Riverside Theatre’s production of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is Directed by Tony, Drama Desk and Astaire Award-nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge with Choreography by  two-time Cleo Award winner Maria Torres, an Associate Choreographer in the original Broadway produciton.

Riverside’s production stars Iliana Garcia (Gloria Estefan), Angel Lozada (Emilio Estefan), Miss Ya Ya Vargas (Gloria Fajardo), Barbara Bonilla (Consuelo Garcia), Adriel Orlando Garcia (José Fajardo), Amanda Arjona (Rebecca), Sofia Brown (Young Gloria), Jules Presley (Nayib, Young Emilio) and Allan Reyes (Nayib, Young Emilio).

The cast includes: Marissa Barragán, Michael James Byrne, Emily Esposito, Megan Elyse Fulmer, Anna Aliau Guerra, Dillon Lehman, Alex Llorca, Jaden Martinez, Vincent Ortega, Monika Peña, Waldemar Quiñones-Villanueva, Jovany Ramirez, Aliya Rose, and Emily van Vliet Perea.

The production team includes: Andrew Haile Austin (Musical Director), Drew Jacobson (Assistant Music Director), Shani Talmor (Associate Choreographer), Michael Schweikardt (Scenic Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Ellys Abrams (Assistant Costume Design), Kelley Jordan (Wig Design), Yael Lubetzky (Lighting Design), Craig Beyrooti (Sound Design), with Mark Johnson (Production Stage Manager), Lydia Runge (Assistant Stage Manager) and Katie Wilhem (Assistant Stage Manager). Casting was done in New York City by The Wojcik Casting Team. Rosie Corr is the SDCF Fellow for this production.

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan performs April 9 – May 5, 2024 on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Tickets start at $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at http://www.riversidetheatre.com.

Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm; with matinees on Wednesdays, select Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. 

Performance Schedule:

April 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1 & 2 @ 7:30pm

April 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, May 1, 4 & 5 @ 2pm

April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, May 3 & 4 @ 8pm

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is sponsored Costa d’Este Beach Resport & Spa, Constance Pitcher and by Riverside Theatre’s Patron Producer’s Group: Brad & Fran Anderson, Lois Appleby, Linda Aronberg, Anita Astrachan*, Carol Atkinson, Barbara Baldwin, David & Cynthia Bardes, Paul & Jayne Becker, Sam & Susie Bell, Dick & Sue Bergeman, Ted & Debbie Berghorst, Jerry & Anne Blatherwick, Peter & Susie Brinckerhoff, Camille Broadbent, Laura Buck, Tim & Carol Buhl, Tony & Joyce Caldarone, Bill & Karen Campbell, Don & Rose Ciampa, Dottie Currie, Don & Vicky DeMuth, John & Ann Dillon, Sue Dobbs, VJ & Veronica Dowling, Ed & Susie Forst, Bill & Laura Frick, Michael & Mary Fuller, Bob & Wheatie Gibb, Darby Glenn & Patsy Malone, Jennifer Grant, Herb & Anne Gullquist, Bill & Eva Gurley, Duke & Gael Habernickel, Dick* & Rosemary Haverland, Calvin & Sally Hills, Joan & Michael Hoben, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa, Pete Justi, Dave & Barb Kaytes, John & Pam Kean, Judy & Lou LaFage, Bill & Joy Lane, Betty MacMillan, Jim Marver & Shirin Kaufman, Marilyn McConnell, Ray & Sonia McGowan, Mike & Sandy McManus, Brooke Megrue, Ted & Dawn Michael, Sheridan Morris, Bobbie Olsen, Don & Connie Patterson, Pat & Ed Pavlish, Michael Pierce, Constance Pitcher, Helen Post, Ted & Carol Price, John & Barbara Reed, Bill & Peg Regan, Michael & Anne Rhoads, Bob & Karen Ritter, Dick & Janet Ritzel, John Roberts & Juli Blunt, Mary & Randy Rogers, Sandy & Randy Rolf, Ron & Nancy Rosner, Cindy & Hunt Rounsavall, Van Schreiber, Virginia & Warren Schwerin, Ned & Emily Sherwood, Dick & Nancy Shoemate, Anna Bain Slater, Joe & Mary Alice Smith, Stephanie Bennett-Smith, Charlotte Stifel, Bill & Carolyn Stutt, Doug & Dhuanne Tansill, John & Tobey Taylor, Sue & Charlie Thomas, Marge Turley, Willem & Marion de Vogel, Steve & Anne Warhover, Heidemarie S. Waxlax, Lorne Waxlax, Pat & Carol Welsh, Liz & Ken Whitney, Gail Williams                                                                                                        *Deceased

Riverside Theatre is located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963. Riverside Theatre programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Riverside Theatre is a member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, and the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.