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Gloria and Emilio's Lives Play Out in 'On Your Feet' Broadway Musical in 2015

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Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and husband-producer-musician Emilio Estefan announced Monday an upcoming Broadway musical set to play in the fall of 2015.

The musical, entitled "On Your Feet", is based on the couple's musical journey - from their move from Cuba to Miami to their eventual worldwide success.

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Of course what would a musical about the Estefans be without their greatest hits? Songs in the musical include the cult classics "Conga", "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and "1-2-3".

Tony award-winning director Jerry Mitchell will take the reigns in the said production, while Sergio Trujillo of "Jersey Boys" fame will be choreographing. 

Along with Estefan Enterprises, James L. Nederlander and Bernie Yuman are also set to produce the show.

"On Your Feet" is scheduled to open on Broadway on November 5, 2015. Preview performances of the musical will begin on October 5, 2015 at the Marquis Theatre.

Before the performances begin, an announcement has been made regarding auditions for the musical. A five-week try-out will take place at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago from June 2 to July 5, 2015.

Since the musical is aiming at finding a diverse, international cast, an online casting effort is being launched entitled "Reach Gloria" (#ReachGloria). The said campaign encourages people from all over the world to submit their audition videos online.

Open casting calls will also be held at New York City's Pearl Studios on September 9 and at Miami's Knight Concert Hall of Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on September 21.

In a statement, Gloria Estefan stated that finding the right performers is vital to telling their story properly. "Our own journey together started in Miami, a city that has been such an inspiration to us both, and it only felt right that the city be a cornerstone of our search for the next generation of bright talent," she added.

Estefan is one of the most well-known Latin pop stars who managed to cross over to the US music scene, and eventually, to the world market. The singer has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Aside from working with his wife, Emilio Estefan has been a musical mentor to the likes of Shakira, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin.

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