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[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 3/12/23 at 9:10pm

Unrelated, but I couldn't help but think of Evita when I saw this look tonight:

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/12/23 at 9:19pm

i know the purists will drag me for this and  know they'd have to adjust certain keys and i know it wont happen but

gaga would kill it.

[Penna2]

Posted: 3/12/23 at 9:32pm

WestEndGal said: "Not doubting Rachel Zegler’s singing abilities, but aside from that, playing Eva Peron just seems like a really weird casting choice to me - to me she doesn’t have the gravitas for the role, but happy to be proven wrong.

I do not know anything about Rachel besides the video that was posted here...so as someone who recalls Patti (video), Lonnie Ackerman (tour), Madonna and Faye Dunaway (in the Eva Peron movie), Rachel is more than capable of portraying Eva. The determination behind the faux innocence was all there in that video. I'm not easily impressed and she pulled me right into her story. No pushing - very quiet and simple - pure seduction. 

I realize it's just one song, but it is THE song.

 

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 6:30am

Penna2 said: "WestEndGal said: "Not doubting Rachel Zegler’s singing abilities, but aside from that, playing Eva Peron just seems like a really weird casting choice to me - to me she doesn’t have the gravitas for the role, but happy to be proven wrong.

I do not know anything about Rachel besides the video that was posted here...so as someone who recalls Patti (video), Lonnie Ackerman (tour), Madonna and Faye Dunaway (in the Eva Peron movie), Rachel is more than capable of portraying Eva. The determination behind the faux innocence was all there in that video. I'm not easily impressed and she pulled me right into her story. No pushing - very quiet and simple - pure seduction.

I realize it's just one song, but it is THE song.

"

That story doesn't seem to be the one for "A New Argentina" or "Rainbow High." Yes it's "the" song but "the song" doesn't make up for it if some other songs stick out like a sore thumb.

[Penna2]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 12:20pm

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Penna2 said: "WestEndGal said: "Not doubting Rachel Zegler’s singing abilities, but aside from that, playing Eva Peron just seems like a really weird casting choice to me - to me she doesn’t have the gravitas for the role, but happy to be proven wrong.

I do not know anything about Rachel besides the video that was posted here...so as someone who recalls Patti (video), Lonnie Ackerman (tour), Madonna and Faye Dunaway (in the Eva Peron movie), Rachel is more than capable of portraying Eva. The determination behind the faux innocence was all there in that video. I'm not easily impressed and she pulled me right into her story. No pushing - very quiet and simple - pure seduction.

I realize it's just one song, but it is THE song.

"

That story doesn't seem to be the one for "A New Argentina" or "Rainbow High." Yes it's "the" song but "the song" doesn't make up for it if some other songs stick out like a sore thumb."

More than just her voice, I was speaking to her command of the character of Eva. As I said, I am not familiar with her work, but her acting in this video, where she sings a cappella looking directly into the camera, I believe she can be a wonderful Evita. Just something about her - that indefinable "it." 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 12:23pm

Rachel Zegler is a interesting headliner I am wondering how she will sell

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 12:43pm

I don't think her name is yet a box office draw....but she could be on her way.

 

I don't know how I feel about her possible casting, she seems too young - but truth be told, that could be because I've gotten so much older, and my perspective is different!

 

[MimiChika]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 12:59pm

dramamama611 said: "I don't think her name is yet a box office draw....but she could be on her way.



I don't know how I feel about her possible casting, she seems too young - but truth be told, that could be because I've gotten so much older, and my perspective is different!

"

Well the show is Eva from 15-33. If the show opens on broadway in 2024 she would be 23-24. I think that works. 
she has Snow White and Hunger Games movies premiering soon. She’s a huge name with Gen Z. She’s truly a star, and she has the vocals and acting chops to back it up. 

Updated On: 3/13/23 at 12:59 PM

[Robbie516]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 8:53pm

What theatre did they get for the Broadway run?

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 11:01pm

Robbie516 said: "What theatre did they get for the Broadway run?"

I don't think they announced a Broadway transfer yet. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:27am

MimiChika said: "dramamama611 said: "I don't think her name is yet a box office draw....but she could be on her way.



I don't know how I feel about her possible casting, she seems too young - but truth be told, that could be because I've gotten so much older, and my perspective is different!

"

 

You're right, of course your right....its so odd how my mind thinks of Evita as older than that -even though I KNOW she died at only 33.   Thanks for reminding me on the facts!

I'll probably be picking up Tix to see this at the ART.  For those that have never been, the Loeb Theater is a really lovely space....come visit us in Boston!

Well the show is Eva from 15-33. If the show opens on broadway in 2024 she would be 23-24. I think that works.
she has Snow White and Hunger Games movies premiering soon. She’s a huge name with Gen Z. She’s truly a star, and she has the vocals and acting chops to back it up."

 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 5:17pm

So much for news coming this week…unless they announce it tomorrow before tickets go on sale to public 

[DurantPlummer41]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 8:28am

I remember the city center run had two Evas. Any scuttlebutt if they'll continue that trend? If I remember correctly it was 'young eva' until a switch in Buenos Aires. Twas a bit ago and much of that production didn't stick in my memory. Other than the flying flowers and 'don't cry for me' dress.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:12am

DurantPlummer41 said: "I remember the city center run had two Evas. Any scuttlebutt if they'll continue that trend? If I remember correctly it was 'young eva' until a switch inBuenos Aires. Twas a bit ago and much of that production didn't stick in my memory. Other than the flying flowers and 'don't cry for me' dress."

Director has already said in a recent interview there will be only 1 Eva.

[Chase Miller]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 11:12am

Evita is known to shred voices. Some productions have 3 Eva’s or they just act the role more than sing ( Elena Roger). Belting a new Argentina, Buenos Aires, Rainbow High, Don’t cry for me Argentina and countless other songs 8 times a week would be a tall task for even the best Broadway performers.

[Bryce 2]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 11:17am

DurantPlummer41 said: "I remember the city center run had two Evas. Any scuttlebutt if they'll continue that trend? If I remember correctly it was 'young eva' until a switch inBuenos Aires. Twas a bit ago and much of that production didn't stick in my memory. Other than the flying flowers and 'don't cry for me' dress."

This choice still doesn't make sense to me. So they had two Evas but switched...15 minutes into the show?

[George in DC]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 11:20am

As far as I know there is no Broadway run announced yet. This a co-production of ART and Shakespeare Theatre in DC. So far they are the only runs planned.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 12:00pm

Bryce 2 said: "DurantPlummer41 said: "I remember the city center run had two Evas. Any scuttlebutt if they'll continue that trend? If I remember correctly it was 'young eva' until a switch inBuenos Aires. Twas a bit ago and much of that production didn't stick in my memory. Other than the flying flowers and 'don't cry for me' dress."

This choice still doesn't make sense to me. So they had two Evas but switched...15 minutes into the show?"

I liked the way they did it, because even though they switched, younger Eva would still show up for certain scenes.  In the intro they had her watching the funeral like she was seeing what became of her future.  During Another Suitcase, they made it into a trio with the mistress and both Evas so you could tell that younger Eva had essentially experienced the same thing while older Eva was reflecting on it while still maintaining her position against the mistress.  It didn't work the entire time and sometimes it felt like younger Eva was on stage just for the sake of giving her something to do again, but I think it drew a nice parallel to almost create dialogue between the two Evas in seeing what the future would be and remembering who she used to be.

[PattiBeanieHeatherFan]

Posted: 3/21/23 at 8:05am

I’m curious how we still don’t have casting for this… tickets went on sale last week and I bought them in hopes that Rachel will be Eva, but the lack of announcement has me worried. Is it possible negotiations are still going on? Are they delaying the announcement because she is doing Shazam press?

 

side note, I checked availability for a friend last night and noticed the tickets increased in price since I bought mine so could it be an announcement is coming soon?

[MimiChika]

Posted: 3/21/23 at 8:37am

PattiBeanieHeatherFan said: "I’m curious how we still don’t have casting for this… tickets went on sale last week and I bought them in hopes that Rachel will be Eva, but the lack of announcement has me worried. Is it possible negotiations are still going on? Are they delaying the announcement because she is doing Shazam press?

From what I hear, they start rehearsals first week of April, so announcement will be made very very soon. It is Rachel Zegler as Eva 



 

Updated On: 3/21/23 at 08:37 AM

[Globefan]

Posted: 3/23/23 at 12:42pm

MimiChika said: "PattiBeanieHeatherFan said: "I’m curious how we still don’t have casting for this… tickets went on sale last week and I bought them in hopes that Rachel will be Eva, but the lack of announcement has me worried. Is it possible negotiations are still going on? Are they delaying the announcement because she is doing Shazam press?

From what I hear, they start rehearsals first week of April, so announcement will be made very very soon. It is Rachel Zegler as Eva



"

Rachel will be a fantastic Eva 

[EvanHansen]

Posted: 3/23/23 at 1:16pm

Rachel Zegler was just announced as a co-star of a new A24 film, which only substantiates the rumors I've heard that she is not doing either out of town run, but will then join the company as Eva when it comes to Broadway in winter/spring of 2024. Time will tell, I suppose.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 3/23/23 at 2:38pm

EvanHansen said: "Rachel Zegler was just announced as a co-star of a new A24 film, which only substantiates the rumors I've heard that she is not doing either out of town run, but will then join the company as Eva when it comes to Broadway in winter/spring of 2024. Time will tell, I suppose."

Well that's disappointing if true. But understandable.

[MimiChika]

Posted: 3/23/23 at 4:05pm

EvanHansen said: "Rachel Zegler was just announced as a co-star of a new A24 film, which only substantiates the rumors I've heard that she is not doing either out of town run, but will then join the company as Eva when it comes to Broadway in winter/spring of 2024. Time will tell, I suppose."

Ps there’s no timeline for the movie. Plus the WGA strike stars May 1st, no movies will shoot for the next few months. 
 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 3/23/23 at 4:13pm

I saw an article that said it's filming in New Jersey from 3/30 - 4/27, and there's a notice on Backstage looking for background actors/extras that need to be available from 4/5 - 4/20, so not sure if I believe the whole "no timeline" thing.

Updated On: 3/23/23 at 04:13 PM