Watch Gloria Estefan Discuss Casting of Lead Roles in On Your Feet! | Playbill

News Watch Gloria Estefan Discuss Casting of Lead Roles in On Your Feet! Nearly 3,000 actresses auditioned to play the Grammy-winning pop star.
Josh Segarra, Ana Villafañe and the cast of On Your Feet! Matthew Murphy
Gloria Estefan made a recent appearance on ABC's Live with Kelly, where she discussed the casting of the lead roles in On Your Feet!, which chronicles the ups and downs of her award-winning musical career.

The Grammy-winning pop star said nearly 3,000 actresses auditioned for the role won by Ana Villafañe, who plays Gloria; Josh Segarra has been playing Emilio since the musical's workshop.

Watch the interview below:

On Your Feet!, which received a Tony nomination for Best Choreography, plays Broadway’s Marquis Theatre.

 
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