On Your Feet! (Broadway)

See it if you love Estefan's music; you'll enjoy the lively covers. The dancing is fun, the singing strong. Brisk pace hides OYF"s lack of emotion.

Don't see it if you require good lines and a meaningful story arc. Most of Act I was joyous; much of Act II fell flat. Final medley restored crowd's joy.

Also This jukebox musical has some really fun numbers (old Gloria standards), but the overall quality is inferior to Beautiful. Still, the show knows what it is and who its audience is. The crowd seemed to love it.... Read more Read less

See it if Even if you're not a fan of Gloria Estefan or jukebox musicals! This show was SO much better than I expected. I'm NOT a fan and I loved it!

Don't see it if You're looking for a quiet low energy night at the theatre. This show hits you with both barrels and knocks you on your feet! It's FUN!

See it if Shocked at how much fun I had at this show. Walked in jaded, left singing and dancing.

Don't see it if You need a Shakespearean piece of theater. While it's not that it was really well done. You will know all the songs.

See it if you really like Gloria Estefan's music. (Despite Gloria's warning, the rhythm did not get me.)

Don't see it if you are allergic to cheese.

See it if Musicalization of the rise of Gloria Estefan (via her husband's efforts) is a big, brassy Vegas-style entertainment Ana Villafane steals it

Don't see it if Book-heavy musical follows usual rags-to-riches format & sags considerably after Gloria's accident Knock-out finale but the 'beat' is gone

See it if You enjoy good song and dance.

Don't see it if You do not like the Miami Sound Machine beat.

See it if you like Gloria Estefan and enjoy a Latin beat, you like some extraordinary choreography, and want to be absorbed into the music

Don't see it if you are looking for a strong story or like characters depicted with great depth, or if you don't like Latin/Cuban music and style of dance

See it if you love the music of Gloria Estefan. The singing and dancing are well done. The plot skips over a lot of significant life moments.

Don't see it if you are not interested in the music or the life of this Gloria Estefan. There is nothing else on offer in terms of personal insight.

See it if you want a fun night out at the theater.

Don't see it if you need a show to be dramatically satisfying (the show ends but that doesn't mean it has an ending).

See it if You absolutely love everything Gloria Estefan.

Don't see it if You want to feel like you're on a cruise ship listening to a jukebox.

See it if Loved the music and dancing. Sets very good and storyline of main character well developed.

Don't see it if don't see if you like sophisticated shows

See it if you want to have fun and enjoy Latin music; get some insight into the hard work and dedication it takes to make it in the music industry.

Don't see it if you don't want to be dancing in your seat and singing along with the audience; if you don't enjoy theater with a heartbeat.

See it if You like Gloria Estefan music. And what's not to like?

Don't see it if You don't want to have fun.

See it if you are a fan of the music of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and you like terrific dancing.

Don't see it if a lame book would interfere with your pleasure or if you are tired of jukebox musicals.

Also The cast is terrific, the dancing is infectious, the second act is a letdown.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a great evening of entertainment along with a compelling story. Bop out of theater with restored faith in American dream. RUN!!

Don't see it if you hate to be entertained, amused and treated to a restored sense of pride in America.

See it if like Gloria Estefan & her music and the chance to conga in the aisles

Don't see it if you don't want to get "on your feet"

See it if you would have bought tickets to a Gloria Estefan concert anyway

Don't see it if Who's Gloria? You're under 30 and can't hum 2 songs w/o looking her up. Looking for a classic B'way experience you can't find anywhere else

Also If you're enthusiastic about this musical just after seeing the poster, know that this will probably be the most high energy Broadway audience you'll ever be a part of (at least until the Michael Jackson musical comes out).

But if the prospect of going to this show raises your eyebrow or you have any doubts at all, do not go. This show is for a very niche crowd: Gloria fans only. Not a young person looking to be introduced to her music (several songs are cut short). Not anyone hoping the songs will be tied together with an interesting immigration story. Not a tourist deciding which surefire crowdpleaser to attend. Gloria fans only; because without that fan love the rest of the show is irredeemable.... Read more Read less

See it if you like latin music or are interested in true stories about musicians or inmigrants.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of dancing music and are not interested in true stories.

See it if you enjoy dancing in the aisles and reliving memories from Bar Mitzvahs and weddings in the '80's.

Don't see it if You expect a nuanced story and dialogue. A great immigrant success story but told in a formulaic way.

See it if you love jukebox musicals - Jersey Boys. High energy with recognizable Gloria Estefan songs and fun salsa dancing, CONGA (can't stop singing

Don't see it if you want a hugely developed plot although this offers more than many musicals-not about only rising to the top but family dynamics as well

Also Would have gone much earlier but I tend to postpone shows with open ends (except Hamilton). Also, it is not among my top 20 favorite theaters.... Read more Read less

See it if you love fun biographical musicals. Ana does a spot-on vocal impression of Gloria Estefan and will more than satisfy the singer's fans.

Don't see it if you expect to feel an emotional connection to the piece. The Estefans' story is compelling, yet this work doesn't seem to convey that much.

See it if you want a fun night out where you'll leave dancing down the aisles or enjoy Gloria Estefan's music. The dancing is spectacular.

Don't see it if you don't like jukebox musicals.

See it if you want a bio musical....big show, lots of movement, fun. good for any age.

Don't see it if you are tired of bio musicals.....

See it if you like a light story with great dancing; I was surprised at how many of her songs I already knew

Don't see it if you want a story of substance or an original musical

See it if a fan of Gloria & Emilio Estefan, enjoy American Dream/ Immigrant narratives and true-life tales; and don't mind sacrificing plot for music.

Don't see it if you need profound, shocking storytelling, or dislike Latin beats. If seeking "deep-thinking" drama, this light-hearted fluff is not for you.

Also I'd originally put On Your Feet! on the back-burner in regards to Broadway shows to see: I prefer pensive, long, absorbing dramas to this type of tourist-friendly musical fare. Yet, with the show closing in just a few days, and realizing that I needed something lighthearted, nostalgia-inducing, and frothy to round out the last summer days, I decided to give it a shot. It's an enjoyable family-friendly musical, rife with the familiar sounds of the Estefans (I had a lot of flashbacks to listening to Gloria's music as a child, as well as singing several of her songs in school choirs). I did find some of the sound "off": music was fine but speaking bits were very, very low (at least in the center mezzanine): the woman next to me kept complaining about not being able to hear, and I had to strain to make out everything. There are a few "leaps" in the narrative that are a bit rocky and not as fluid as I would like, but let's be honest: anyone who goes to On Your Feet! is there for the music.... Read more Read less