Evita Revival 2012

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 5, 2012
Closing: January 26, 2013

Evita - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Eva Peron used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. She won international acclaim and adoration from her own people as a champion of the poor, while glamour, power and greed made her the world's first major political celebrity.



EVITA tells Eva's passionate and tragic story through Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's most dazzling and beloved score, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" and "High Flying Adored," together with "You Must Love Me," the Oscar-winning hit from the film EVITA.



After researching the life of Eva Per�n for many years, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber released EVITA in 1976 as a concept album with Julie Covington as Eva and it became a world-wide hit. Soon after, the production debuted on stage in London's West End starring Elaine Paige and directed by Hal Prince. The production transferred to Broadway and opened in 1979 starring Patti LuPone, who went on to win one of the seven 1980 Tony Awards the show earned. A major 1996 film of the musical was made starring Madonna as Eva, Antonio Banderas as Che and Jonathan Pryce as Juan Peron. Michael Grandage's production of EVITA, which opened in 2006, took London by storm and garnered critical acclaim for the show and its leading lady, Elena Roger.

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STAGE REVIEW Evita (2012)
6 / 10

There are three questions facing any woman in the title role of the 1979 Andrew Lloyd Webber–Tim Rice musical Evita: How is her 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina'? How is her arm raise (a.k.a. the signature Evita pose)? And how does she handle that vocal-cord-killing score? For Argentine actress Elena Roger in the adequate new Broadway revival, the answers are: Passable. Effective. And badly.

Theater review: 'Evita'
6 / 10

There are many good things in the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Andrew Rice musical, but the passion, excitement and persuasiveness in the vocal performances by LuPone and Patinkin are seldom to be found.

EVITA and Country Star Rachel Potter Plays Last NYC Show at Rockwood Music Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2013

Star of Evita on Broadway and rising Country Music singer Rachel Potter will play her final NYC show at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 tonight, February 10.

BWW Flashback: EVITA Dances Final Tango on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - January 26, 2013

A few months ago, producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders announced that Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger as Eva Perón and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón would play their final performance on Saturday, January 26, 2013. At that time, it was announced as well that the should would be announcing new stars and the production would be continuing its run. Later, they have revealed that the show will play its final performance on Saturday, January 26, tonight, after 26 previews and 337 regular performances.

EVITA and Country Star Rachel Potter to Play Last NYC Show at Rockwood Music Hall, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013

Star of Evita on Broadway and rising Country Music singer Rachel Potter will play her final NYC show at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2. Featuring an opening set by Patryk Larney, Rachel Potter will be performing songs from her country/pop EP Live The Dream and debuting new original tunes. Don't miss your chance to see Rachel perform at her last show in NYC before her move to Nashville in March.

Photo Flash: Cast from Broadway's EVITA Joins Forces with Sing For Your Seniors
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2013

On Tuesday, January 22nd, members of the Broadway company of Evita joined forces with Sing For Your Seniors to bring a very special performance to the seniors at Village Adult Day Health Center. The musical performance, hosted by Sing For Your Seniors' Executive Director Jackie Vanderbeck, included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from Evita. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 19, Part 2 - 'One Week More' to See EVITA, Farewell to NEWSIES' Ryan Steele and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 19th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured the cast of EVITA taking a page from LES MISERABLES and announcing there's just 'One Week More' to see the show before it closes on Broadway, last intermission pics with NEWSIES' Ryan Steele, plus photos from THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, FLASHDANCE, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, WEST SIDE STORY, THE LION KING, FUNNY GIRL at Riverside Theatre and lots of regional shows!

Antonio Banderas, Lea Michele, Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More Considered for EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2012

Now according to the New York Times, a slew of stars were being considered to fill the leading roles. Antonio Banderas, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Ramin Karimloo and Raul Esparza were all being considered to play Che, though they were not able to 'reach any deals.' Additionally, Lea Michele and Sierra Boggess were 'discussed for the title role of Eva Peron.'

Breaking News: EVITA to Close on January 26, 2013 when Stars Martin, Roger & Cerveris Depart Instead of Recasting
by Robert Diamond - December 11, 2012

At that time, it was announced as well that the should would be announcing new stars and the production would be continuing its run. Now, they have revealed that the show will play its final performance on Saturday, January 26, 2013, after 26 previews and 337 regular performances.

Breaking News: Ricky Martin, Elena Roger & Michael Cerveris to Depart EVITA January 26, 2013; New Stars to Be Announced
by Robert Diamond - November 26, 2012

This record-breaking, Tony-nominated production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical will continue its open-ended run following the original stars' departure. The new stars will be announced at a later date.

EVITA Costume Designers Join Rational Animal in Hurricane Relief for Shelter Animals
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2012

Rational Animal is proud to be working with Broadway's Evita costume designers in an emergency Mother's Comfort Project relief effort for animal shelters after Hurricane Sandy.

STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Chats with EVITA's Max von Essen on 'Broadway Boo's!'
by Stage Tube - November 12, 2012

Jared Zirilli of the new off-Broadway show Hot Mess in Manhattan (also FAT CAMP, Original Broadway Cast Lysistrata Jones, BARE, Wicked, Twilight the Musical) brings you Episode 46 of 'Broadway Boo's!' with Max Von Essen of EVITA, LES MIS and more!

EVITA Cancels Tomorrow's 2 p.m. Performance, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012

EVITA has just cancelled its 2 p.m. performance for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31, due to Hurricane Sandy.

Photo Flash: Ricky Martin's Pantless Tweet Goes Viral; Helps BC/EFA!
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012

EVITA star Ricky Martin, whose antics during Broadway's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' ritual each weekend are followed religiously by fans, Tweeted something new this weekend: a picture of himself with no pants on. Along with the photo, he announced the missing pants would be auctioned off to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The picture, of course, has gone viral. Check it out below!

Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles Join Rachel Potter in Birdland Debut Tonight, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Rachel Potter, one of the stars of the Broadway production of Evita, will make her Birdland debut tonight, October 28 at 6pm. Her special guests will be singers Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles.

Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles Join Rachel Potter in Birdland Debut, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Rachel Potter, one of the stars of the Broadway production of Evita, will make her Birdland debut on Sunday, October 28 at 6pm. Her special guests will be singers Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 20 - Part 2 - EVITA 'SkeleTONES', BOOK OF MORMON Playdates & More!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012

BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 20th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of EVITA's 'SkeleTONES' workshopping for 'Broadway Scares', a couple of strange 'playdates' with the touring cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON, and photos from KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, ROCK OF AGES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS, WICKED, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and a bunch of regional productions from across the US, plus one from New Zealand!

Photo Flash: Ricky Martin Talks EVITA on Live! With Kelly and Michael
by Kelsey Denette - October 4, 2012

The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. This morning, Martin appeared on 'LIVE! with Kelly & Michael.'

Photo Flash: EVITA's Ricky Martin Visits LIVE! WITH KELLY & MICHAEL
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2012

The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. This morning, October 4, 2012 Martin appeared on 'LIVE! with Kelly & Michael' and you can check out photos from his appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: EVITA's Max von Essen Encourages Americans to Rock the Vote!
by Stage Tube - October 3, 2012

With election season approaching, some of America's most influential members of society are encouraging the masses to get up, get out, and vote. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at EVITA's Max von Essen urging you to do the same!

Ricky Martin Guests on LIVE! WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Today, 10/4
by TV News Desk - October 4, 2012

Superstar Ricky Martin will guest on today's October 4th LIVE! WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL. The actor currently stars as 'Che' in the current Broadway revival of EVITA.

Evita FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Cinema in Buenos Aires July 26, 1952
Requiem for Evita
Oh What a Circus
On This Night of a Thousand Stars
Eva and Magaldi
Eva Beware of the City
Buenos Aires
Goodnight and Thank You
The Art of the Possible
Charity Concert
I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You
Another Suitcase in Another Hall
Peron's Latest Flame
A New Argentina
On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
High Flying Adored
Rainbow High
Rainbow Tour
The Actress Hasn't Learned
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out)
Santa Evita
Waltz for Eva and Che
She Is a Diamond
Dice Are Rolling
Eva's Final Broadcast
Montage
Lament
The Lady's Got Potential
You Must Love Me
Evita has had 17 productions including West End which opened in 1978, Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1979, US Tour which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1982, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1998, US Tour which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2017, which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
Evita has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Choreography for Rob Ashford, Best Revival of a Musical for Hal Luftig, Warren & Jale Trepp, Scott Sanders Productions, Roy Furman, Yasuhiro Kawana, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, James L. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Gutterman Fuld Chernoff/Pittsburgh CLO, Thousand Stars Productions, Adam Blanshay, Adam Zotovich, Robert Ahrens, Stephanie P. McClelland, Carole L. Haber, Richardo Hornos, Carol Fineman, Brian Smith, and Best Revival of a Musical for Evita. The nominations also include Hal Luftig, Scott Sanders Productions, Roy Furman, Yasuhiro Kawana, Allan S. Gordon/Adam S. Gordon, James L. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Gutterman Fuld Chernoff/Pittsburgh CLO, Thousand Stars Productions, Jâlé Trepp, Adam Zotovich, Robert Ahrens, Stephanie P. McClelland, Carole L. Haber, Richardo Hornos, Carol Fineman, Brian Smith, and Warren Trepp.
Evita has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Rob Ashfrod, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Neil Austin, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ricky Martin, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Elena Roger, Distinguished Revival of a Musical (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Michael Grandage, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Neil Austin, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Christopher Oram.
A Cinema in Buenos Aires July 26, 1952
Requiem for Evita
Oh What a Circus
On This Night of a Thousand Stars
Eva and Magaldi
Eva Beware of the City
Buenos Aires
Goodnight and Thank You
The Art of the Possible
Charity Concert
I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You
Another Suitcase in Another Hall
Peron's Latest Flame
A New Argentina
On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
High Flying Adored
Rainbow High
Rainbow Tour
The Actress Hasn't Learned
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out)
Santa Evita
Waltz for Eva and Che
She Is a Diamond
Dice Are Rolling
Eva's Final Broadcast
Montage
Lament
The Lady's Got Potential
You Must Love Me

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