For Immediate Release Press Contact: Amanda Meyer/Tori Bryan Margie Korshak, Inc. 312.751.5559/5528 [email protected]/[email protected] TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 10 AM THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL BASED ON THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER & INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR GLORIA ESTEFAN AND NINETEEN-TIME GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER, MUSICIAN & ENTREPRENUER EMILIO ESTEFAN PRE-BROADWAY WORLD PREMIERE IN CHICAGO JUNE 2 – JULY 5 AT THE ORIENTAL THEATRE CHICAGO (Feb. 9, 2015) – Broadway In Chicago, The Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc are pleased to announce that tickets for ON YOUR FEET!, a new musical based on the life story of seven- time GRAMMY® winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary producer- musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, go on-sale to the public on Friday, February 13 at 10 AM. ON YOUR FEET! will have its Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre June 2 – July 5, 2015. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), ON YOUR FEET! tells the story of two people who — through an unwavering dedication to one another and their pursuit of the American dream — showcased their talent, their music and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Set to Gloria’s chart-topping, smash hits such as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “1-2-3,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” and “Coming Out Of The Dark,” in addition to new music penned by the Estefans, the musical will be choreographed by four-time Drama Desk nominee Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis) with a book by Academy Award® nominee Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman film, The Bodyguard Musical). -more- ON YOUR FEET! on-sale press release Page 2 ON YOUR FEET! is produced by The Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc. in partnership with Bernie Yuman. Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Nederlander Organization, led by James L. Nederlander, President, continues the tradition of operating historic theatres, as well as producing and presenting the best in theatrical entertainment and concert events. Bernie Yuman, an illustrious figure in the entertainment industry and long-time friend and business associate of the Estefans, will serve as Executive Producer. Mr. Yuman produced and managed Siegfried & Roy, one of the most successful and longest running shows in Las Vegas history. With seven Grammy Awards and over 100 million albums sold worldwide, GLORIA ESTEFAN is the most successful Latin crossover performer in the history of pop music. In addition to her chart-topping hit songs "Conga," “The Rhythm is Going To Get You" and "1, 2, 3," among others, Gloria recorded the Oscar- nominated song "Music Of My Heart," and has received numerous honors and awards over the course of her illustrious career. She has been presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, named BMI Songwriter of the Year, and received an American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement, an MTV Video Music Award, two ACE Awards, and multiple Billboard Awards for her many chart-topping hits. Gloria has also been honored with the Ellis Island Congressional Medal of Honor (the highest award that can be given to a naturalized U.S. citizen), the Hispanic Heritage Award, and the National Music Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year Award. EMILIO ESTEFAN is a world-renowned music, television and film producer who has been instrumental in shaping, developing and directing the careers of his superstar wife, Gloria, as well as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jon Secada among many others. With a resume that includes over 30 Grammy nominations and 19 Grammy Awards, Emilio has experimented and pushed the envelope of blending Latin, pop and world rhythms creating a unique style and personality that has created chart- topping worldwide hits. It is this vision that transcends the music field and spills over into film, television, hotels and restaurants, among other business endeavors including being the first Cuban-born couple to own a minority stake in the Miami Dolphins, a major NFL Franchise. Ticket Information Tickets for ON YOUR FEET! go on-sale to the public on Friday, February 13 and range from $33 – $100. A select number of premium seats are also available for many performances. Group tickets for 10 or more are now on sale by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com. For more information, please visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com or www.OnYourFeetMusical.com. # # # # # .