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Evita came in sixth in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of the UK's "Number One Essential Musicals". [ 81 ] One episode of The Simpsons , " The President Wore Pearls ", has a plot loosely based on the musical, with Lisa Simpson in Eva's role.
Feb 22, 2024 · The very first actress to play the part of Evita in the musical was Elaine Paige, who shone brightly on the London stage in 1978 at the premiere of the musical. Her Eva successfully reflected the perception of the authors of the show – they wanted to present Eva as an angel.
Meet the original Broadway cast of Evita on Broadway, and find out who was in the Original Cast, what parts they played and more.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice ’s Evita opened at the Broadway Theatre September 25, 1979. The musical would go on to run for 1,567 performances. Patti LuPone starred as Eva Peron, with Mandy...
Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people.
Sep 25, 2020 · Based on the life of Eva Perón, Evita tells the story of an obscure and ambitious actress who becomes the powerful and controversial first lady of Argentina. The musical features music by...
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Nov 6, 2023 · The Broadway legend's performance in Evita brought her massive acclaim and her first Tony Award, but she struggled to hit the high notes night after night.