Evita Tour 1980 - Articles Page 9

Ages: 12+
Opened: January 13, 1980
Closing: unknown

Evita - 1980 - US Tour History , Info & More

Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.

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Mandy Patinkin to Perform With Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall, 4/5
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 17, 2014


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. The acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller will appear on the Heinz Hall stage with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. in his most electrifying role - concert performer.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Perform with MANDY PATINKIN, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. The acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller will appear on the Heinz Hall stage with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. in his most electrifying role — concert performer.

Regina Carter's SOUTHERN COMFORT CD Release, Jane Monheit With The MSM Big Band, & More To Be Featured in Birdland Jazz Club's April 2014 Lineup
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 14, 2014


Birdland Jazz Club is thrilled to announce their outstanding line-up of amazing talent for the month of April 2014. Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

BWW Reviews: AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN at the Kennedy Center - Just Plain Spectacular
by Charles Shubow - Feb 21, 2014


Do not miss these theatrical icons who make an evening to remember.

Kennedy Center Hosts AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin tonight, February 18 to the 23rd, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

Vilanch, Mistretta, Stewart and More Star in MTU's HAIRSPRAY, Beg. Tonight
by David Green - Jan 31, 2014


Emmy winning actor/comedian Bruce Vilanch joins several Broadway Veterans and the students of Musical Theatre University in their very first fully-staged musical production, HAIRSPRAY, which will be presented for three performances, tonight, January 31 through February 2, at The Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School.

Vilanch, Mistretta, Stewart And More Star In MTU's HAIRSPRAY 1/31
by David Green - Jan 29, 2014


Emmy winning actor/comedian Bruce Vilanch joins several Broadway Veterans and the students of Musical Theatre University in their very first fully-staged musical production, HAIRSPRAY, which will be presented for three performances, January 31 through February 2, at The Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School. Vilanch will reprise his critically acclaimed turn as Edna Turnblad in the Tony Award winning musical, based on the cult film by John Waters, alongside Broadway actors Sal Mistretta, Lisa Robinson and Gwen Stewart, and featuring the talented, young Musical Theatre University students.

Kennedy Center to Host AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, 2/18-23
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2014


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin February 18 to 23, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Appearing together again after their Tony Award winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for eight performances. Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin are two of Broadway's most venerated performers, having both won a Tony Award for their performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking Evita in 1980. Since then they have both starred in film, television, the concert stage and back to Broadway. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin brings them together again - at last. Press opening night is Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

BWW Interview: LOVE CYCLE Creator Bill Burnett on Working with a Young Patti LuPone & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2014


Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld uncovered a vintage video featuring Broadway legend Patti LuPone in 'Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta', a 'mini-musical' made for PBS in 1984 which was never broadcast. The mini-musical also featured a full cast of up-and-coming stars of the 1980's, including: Walter Bobbie, Lonny Price, Martin Vidnovic, Priscilla Lopez and Ellen Foley. If you missed it the first time, catch the full operetta below!

Powers, Zuniga and Atkins Join Star-Studded THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER to Benefit Coyote Stageworks 1/19
by David Green - Jan 16, 2014


StageWorks is pleased to announce that veteran television and film actress Stefanie Powers is scheduled to appear in "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs. Powers, best known for her role as Jennifer Hart in the 1980's television series "Hart to Hart," joins a roster of celebrities for this one-night-only performance to benefit Coyote StageWorks, a not-for-profit company dedicated to advancing theatre as a vital art form in the desert communities of the Coachella Valley.

Paloma San Basilio y la Banda Sinfónica de Madrid en el Teatro Real
by Jerónimo Carmona - Dec 9, 2013


Para poner el broche de oro a las actividades de Madrid 'Navidad 2013', y como regalo para todos los seguidores del teatro musical, Paloma San Basilio ofrecerá un concierto el 6 de Enero en el Teatro Real junto a la Banda Sinfónica de Madrid.

Limited Number of Tickets Now on Sale for CSC's THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH Workshop with Mandy Patinkin & Taylor Mac
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, in association with Staci Levine, will present Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin and acclaimed actor/performance artist Taylor Mac in THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOCALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE, a workshop presentation with direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, and music direction by Paul Ford, for a strictly limited engagement from Saturday, December 14 thru Tuesday, December 31. Performances of THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOCALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE will be presented at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street, NYC).

Bill Kenwright Limited Bringing THE SOUND OF MUSIC, FAME & More to West End in 2014?
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2013


According to the Stage, Bill Kenwright Limited is looking into transferring ten shows to the West End in 2014, including the UK tour of Fame and the Regent's Park Open Air production of The Sound of Music. Other musicals in the running include the Marti Pellow and Madalena Alberto-led touring production of Evita, and Cabaret, starring Will Young.

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, WICKED and More Set for Broadway San Jose's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013


Broadway San Jose, a partnership between the Nederlander Organization of New York and Team San Jose, have announced the six shows in its 2013-14 Season. Headlining the Broadway San Jose season will be a three-week run of WICKED, the Tony Award winning musical that maintains its position as the top selling musical on Broadway, nine years after its premiere.

Photo Flash: Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Sean MacLaughlin and More Celebrate EVITA Opening at the Pantages!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013


EVITA has returned to L.A. by way of Hollywood Pantages for a limited three week engagement, now through November 10, 2013. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford, this national touring production comes directly from the first new Broadway revival of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, since it debuted on Broadway over 30 years ago. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the the opening night red carpet!

Photo Flash: EVITA Celebrates Opening at the Pantages
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2013


EVITA will return to L.A. by way of Hollywood Pantages for a limited three week engagement, now through November 10, 2013. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford, this national touring production comes directly from the first new Broadway revival of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, since it debuted on Broadway over 30 years ago. BroadwayWorld has photos of the starry opening night arrivals below!

EVITA Begins Performances This Week at the Pantages
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2013


Producers Hal Luftig, Scott Sanders, Troika Entertainment & The Nederlander Organization have announced that EVITA will return to L.A. by way of Hollywood Pantages for a limited three week engagement; October 23 - November 10, 2013.

Mandy Patinkin to Play Merrill Auditorium, 10/18
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013


Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theatre concert to Merrill Auditorium thanks to Portland Ovations for one performance only on Friday, October 18 at 8pm. Tickets are on-sale now at PortTIX, the box office at Merrill Auditorium,207.842.0800 or by visiting portlandovations.org.

EMMYS COVERAGE 2013: BWW Salutes Stage & Screen Icon Mandy Patinkin
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 19, 2013


In anticipation of the live 65th Annual Emmy Award broadcast on CBS this Sunday, BWW will be spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look back at the incredible career of award-winning stage and television icon Mandy Patinkin.

Mandy Patinkin Opens Up About Career Decisions, HOMELAND & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2013


Stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin recently opened up about his career in an interview with the New York Times, in which he chatted about his past 'abominable' behavior.

Chichester Festival Theatre's Revised BARNUM with Christopher Fitzgerald Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013


Chichester Festival Theatre will unveil its temporary state-of-the-art auditorium, Theatre in the Park, with a major new production of the musical Barnum, presented in association with Cameron Mackintosh. The production will be co-directed by Timothy Sheader, Artistic Director of the Open Air Theatre Regent's Park and Liam Steel, with rising Broadway star Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role, alongside the award-winning Tamsin Carroll as Barnum's wife, Chairy.

THE MACHINE, MACBETH and More Set for Manchester International Festival, July 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2013


The theatre programme for the Manchester International Festival 2013 has been announced. MIF13 commissions include: The Machine, The Old Woman, Macbeth, The Masque of Anarchy and The Rite of Spring.

Mandy Patinkin Performs in DRESS CASUAL at SOPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2013


Celebrating its 7th consecutive season, SOPAC hosts a one-night only benefit concert with Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, tonight, June 22nd at 8pm. Accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, Patinkin brings his critically acclaimed theatre concert titled 'Dress Casual'.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Honors Washington's High School Musical Theater Programs
by Devin MacDonald - Jun 12, 2013


High school students from across Washington state packed The 5th Avenue Theatre tonight for The 11th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, a high school version of the Tony Awards proudly presented by Wells Fargo. The house was packed with 2,200 teenagers, dressed in costume representing their schools' musical theater productions, who cheered for their peers as they performed musical excerpts and accepted awards honoring top student achievements in musical theater. The acclaimed event, directed this year by Kat Rambsurg, handed out awards in 21 categories ranging from Outstanding Overall Musical Production to Outstanding Lobby Display.

BWW Interviews: PATTI ISSUES Star Ben Rimalower Shares his Favorite LuPone Moments
by Misha Davenport - Jun 11, 2013


Ben Rimalower, star of the hit off-Broadway show 'Patti Issues' shares his 10 favorite LuPone moments with Broadway World Chicago

Other Productions of Evita

1978   West End Original London Production
West End
1979   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1980   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1980   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1982   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1996   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1998   US Tour 20th Anniversary Tour
US Tour
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2013   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2014   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   South African production
2019   West End Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London Revival
West End
2019   Off-Broadway New York City Center Annual Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway

Evita - 1980 US Tour Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1980 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Andrew Lloyd Webber
1980 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Tim Rice
1980 Tony Awards Best Choreography Larry Fuller
1980 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Harold Prince
1980 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Timothy O'Brien
1980 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Tazeena Firth
1980 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1980 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design David Hersey
1980 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Stigwood
1980 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber
1980 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tim Rice
1980 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Bob Gunton
1980 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tazeena Firth

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