On Your Feet! (Paper Mill Playhouse) NJ Reviews and Tickets

79%

(35 Reviews)

Positive

83%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Absorbing, Great acting

About the Show

A revival of the musical biography about the lives and careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

A toe-tapping show that tells the story of the lives of pop hitmakers Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Cuban immigrants in Miami, as they fall for one another, strive to overcome family obstacles, and work tirelessly to bring their Latin sound to the American mainstream.

Directed and choreographed by Alex Sanchez, with music direction by Andrew David Sotomayor (Tootsie), and featuring chart-topping hits as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” and “1-2-3,” On Your Feet! is a bombastic, cheerful celebration that’s bursting with heart.

Member Reviews (35)

Weak choreography, Entertaining

See it if you want to see quality singing with the most popular songs of Estefan. You write and need a lesson in it what it takes for popularity

Don't see it if You want great choreography, a "deep" book, great tech, great staging, or equally fine voices throughout the cast Read more

Romantic, Fluffy, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you are a huge Miami Sound Machine or jukebox musical fan, or just want to have a good time

Don't see it if you are looking for anything substantial, or anything that goes much past the bus accident

Absorbing, Indulgent, Relevant, Entertaining

See it if you are an ardent Gloria Estefan and want to glimpse at her life story

Don't see it if you do not like Latin infused music and dancing. Read more

Absorbing, Must see, Great acting, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if If you missed it on Broadway or just want to see it again. You like Gloria Estefan music, and a romantic and true story. Broadway caliber.

Don't see it if You don’t like jukebox musicals.

Must see, Great singing, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if You enjoy the music of Gloria Estefan

Don't see it if You don’t like musical biography or music of Miami Sound Machine

Absorbing, Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if You want to see an entertaining, feel good, show with great singing (especially Gloria). I was smiling all night.

Don't see it if You hate musicals or hate Latin music or hate NJ.

Fine acting, Fine singing, Good music

See it if you enjoy Gloria Estefan's music.

Don't see it if you want a story with dramatic depth. Read more

Latin, Happy, Sad, Drama, Fun

See it if You want to enjoy hit music, sparkle costumes, dancing, singing, the highs & lows of a life, very thin dancers!

Don't see it if You are expecting a cover concert of her hit songs, you are sensitive to disability issues or immigration issues

Critic Reviews (4)

"It is a show with universal appeal that is sure to be a highlight of your fall entertainment schedule. Gather your group and see it while you can."
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"Vibrant choreography, killer rhythms, and enough humor and drama to hold attention through the quieter scenes ensure that even those who arrive only knowing a song or two will have a fun night."
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"There may not be a lot of the usual jukebox-musical drama in the Estefans’ story. Yet this is still a winner of a show, with enough of a plot to make it seem like more than just a flimsy construction around the catchy, familiar hits."
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" 'On Your Feet!' Is a high-powered show designed to raise the spirits and infuse its audiences with the energy of Latin pop music. It is a show suitable for the entire family."
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