GALA Hispanic Theatre is proud to present the world premiere in Spanish of the jukebox Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! La historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan ¡EN ESPAÑOL! with
book by Alexander Dinelaris and featuring music produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan &
Miami Sound Machine. The GALA production is directed and choreographed by New York-based Luis
Salgado from Puerto Rico, who also directed and choreographed the award-winning musicals In The
Heights en español and FAME The Musical en español & English. Music Director is Walter “Bobby”
McCoy, who will lead a ten-piece band. The production is presented in Spanish with English surtitles
from May 5 through June 5, 2022 at the GALA Theatre, 3333 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC.
“We were excited,” states Producing Artistic Director Hugo Medrano, “when Luis Salgado agreed to
return to direct his third musical at GALA. The previous productions have been special in telling the story of yearning for something better. But this immigrant story, as told by a multi-cultural cast who represent four continents, is infused by Latin rhythms and styles influenced by their Spanish, African, and indigenous roots. And those Latin sounds, the music and songs, are the sounds of America today as they become part of the social fabric of the nation.”
ON YOUR FEET! La historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan ¡EN ESPAÑOL! is the inspiring story of two people who believed in their talent —and each other—and became an international musical sensation who triumphed over personal and professional challenges. In this story of love, heritage, and resilience, Emilio
and Gloria Estefan, winners of 26 Grammy Awards, conquer the “American Dream”, the music charts,
and people’s hearts. This production features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century,
including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-
2-3,” and “Coming in from the Dark”.
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