Evita 1979 - Articles Page 16

Ages: 12+
Opened: September 25, 1979
Closing: June 26, 1983

Evita - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

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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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens At Village Theater 1/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2009


Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Deborah Rush Added to Starry BLITHE SPIRIT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2008


The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actress Deborah Rush in the role of Mrs. Bradman, reuniting her with her Noises Off! director, two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26; Simon Jones Joins Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Village Theatre's BEAUTY & THE BEAST Leading Roles Announced
by Reynard Loki - Oct 16, 2008


Village Theatre has announced the cast for the leading roles in its 2008-2009 Mainstage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, on stage November 12, 2008-January 4, 2009 in Issaquah, WA, and January 9-February 1, 2009 in Everett, WA.

Village Theatre Announces Complete Casting of 'Saint Heaven'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 2, 2008


Village Theatre announces the cast of Saint Heaven, the new American musical by Keith Gordon and Martin Casella, on stage September 17 - October 26, 2008 in Issaquah and October 31-November 23, 2008.

Walsh, Iconis, Andreas and More Part of Beechman September Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1979
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 18, 2008


Sarah Uriarte Berry, Tony winner Chuck Cooper, award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter, and Broadway favorites Jason Graae and Max von Essen joined Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Terri Klausner, Noah Racey, Lorin Latarro and Melinda Sullivan at The Town Hall to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series, Broadway By The Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season.

Berry, Cooper, and Von Essen Join 'Broadway By The Year'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2008


Sarah Uriarte Berry, Tony winner Chuck Cooper, award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter, and Broadway favorites John Tracey Egan, Jason Graae and Max Von Essen join Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Terri Klausner, Noah Racey, Lorin Latarro and Melinda Sullivan as The Town Hall is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series with Broadway By The Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th at 8PM.

Emily Skinner: Broadway, Her Way
by Eugene Lovendusky - May 30, 2008


A favorite Broadway vixen, Emily Skinner premieres her new act 'Broadway, My Way' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 1 & 8. Emily pulls some of her favorite (and arcane) tunes from the classic song-book... with the signature Skinner-style twist! Plus, Emily will direct the season finale 'Broadway By The Year - 1979' concert on Monday, June 16!

Broadway By The Year Presents 1979, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


The Town Hall is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th at 8PM says Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season.

'The Last Starfighter' Returns to the Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


Village Theatre Village Originals announces the return of the musical, 'The Last Starfighter' as a workshop presentation.

Debbie Reynolds Joins Seattle Women's Chorus
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2008


Two, three, and five show subscription packages to both Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus will go on sale to the public on Monday, April 28, 2008.

Broadway By The Year 1947 to Star McGillin, Kudisch & Racey on March 3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Howard McGillin, Broadway's longest-running Phantom, will star in 'The Broadway Musicals of 1947,' which kicks off the eighth season of The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series. He will be joined by a powerhouse cast that includes two-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, and more of Broadway's great singer/dancers than in any other previous Broadway by the Year concert. Audiences will take a musical journey 'back in time' on Monday, March 3 at 8PM, for a full evening of song and dance from Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, High Button Shoes, Street Scene, Allegro and more from The Great White Way of 1947.

'Broadway by the Year' Returns to Town Hall March 3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2008


The Town Hall's critically acclaimed 'Broadway by the Year' series kicks off its eighth smash year with 'The Musicals of 1947' on Monday, March 3rd at 8:00PM. Audiences will take a musical journey 'back in time' for a full evening of songs from Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, High Button Shoes, Street Scene, Allegro and more from The Great White Way of 1947.

Broadway By The Year Returns in Town Hall 2008 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2007


The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its own 2008 season lineup.

LuPone to Star in David Mamet Musical 'Yellowstone?'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2007


According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Patti LuPone may be returning to the boards in a new musical.

Esparza, Murney To Star In Dead Kennedys Musical
by Michael Dale - Mar 31, 2007


Des McAnuff will direct Raul Esparza as Jello Biafra and Julia Murney as Cynthia Plaster Caster in California Über Alles: The Dead Kennedys Musical

Patti LuPone to Guest Star on 3/22 'Ugly Betty'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007


Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone will guest star on ABC's 'Ugly Betty' this week.

LuPone and McDonald to Perform Aug. 26 Ravinia Concert
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2007


Tony Award-winning leading ladies Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald will once again share a stage for an August 26th concert at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago.

Patti LuPone to Perform at Lincoln Center's Spring Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2007


LuPone has been one of Broadway's foremost leading ladies since her star-making performance in 1979's Evita, for which she won a Tony Award. She was also recently nominated for her turn in Sweeney Todd. The star, who graduated from Julliard and was a member of John Houseman's famed Acting Company in the '70s. Broadway credits include Noises Off, The Old Neighborhood, Master Class, Anything Goes (Tony nomination), Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Oliver!, Working, The Three Sisters, The Robber Bridegroom (Tony nomination) and The Beggar's Opera; she has also starred in Pal Joey and Can-Can at Encores! Additionally, she originated the role of Fantine in the London production of Les Miserables, starred as Norma Desmond in the 1993 West End production of Sunset Boulevard (her last appearance in a fully-staged musical), and played Genevieve in the original production of The Baker's Wife.

Ghostlight Releases Extra LuPone 'Torch' Tracks on iTunes
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2006


Ghostlight Records will release six bonus tracks from Patti LuPone's CD 'The Lady with the Torch,' available beginning Tuesday, November 21 on iTunes and other digital media

Patti LuPone Performs at 'A Winter Fantasy' at La Jolla
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2006


On Saturday, December 9, La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego will host 'A Winter Fantasy,' a gala benefit featuring Tony Award-winning actress and singer Patti LuPone

Photo Coverage: Acting Company 'Masquerade'
by Carlos Gustavo Monroy - Oct 25, 2006


Cipriani Wall Street was the site of The Acting Company's October 23 'Masquerade' as Angela Lansbury presented the John Houseman Award to Patti LuPone for her outstanding contributions to the theater

Evita FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Evita have there been?
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.
What awards has Evita been nominated for?
Evita has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien and Tazeena Firth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards).
What awards has Evita won?
Evita has won several awards, including the following: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tazeena Firth - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Webber - Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards)

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