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Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre

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The John W. Engeman Theater presents EVITA, one of the most passionate and colorful musicals in theater history. Performances run through November 2nd. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

For decades, theater-lovers have thrilled to the story of EVITA, which recounts Eva Peron's meteoric rise from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world--while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. EVITA tells Eva's passionate and unforgettable true story and features some of theater's most beautiful songs, including "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall," And "High Flying, Adored."

The cast of EVITA features: JANINE DIVITA (Eva) - Broadway: GREASE, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ANYTHING GOES; AARON C. FINLEY (Che) - Broadway: ROCK OF AGES; BRUCE WINANT (Peron) - Broadway: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, CHICAGO, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, RAGTIME, MISS SAIGON, MY FAVORITE YEAR; RUBEN FLORES (Migaldi) - Broadway: IN THE HEIGHTS; ASHLEY PEREZ FLANAGAN (The Mistress) started at The Engeman Theater as a hostess when she was in high school and went on to perform on stage in The Engeman production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in 2010. She has since gone on to a successful career as a performer being featured in Diane Paulus's production of PROMETHEUS UNBOUND (A.R.T.) and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Enlightened Theatrics). Ashley is the daughter of NYS Senator John Flanagan.

The cast also includes JUSTIN GREGORY LOPEZ, RYAN RHUE, GILBERT SANCHEZ, LARRY LOZIER JR., PAUL VELUTIS, MEGAN KOUMIS, ERIKA PETERSON, HALLIE SILVERSTON and EMILY ESPOSITO

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy

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Evita at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Janine DiVita and Aaron C. Finley

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant, Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
The Cast of Evita-Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley, Bruce Winant, Ashley Perez Flanagain, Ruben Flores, Emily Esposito, Megan Koumis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Larry A. Lozier, Jr., Erika Peterson, Ryan Rhue, Gilbert Sanchez, Hallie Silverston and Paul Velutis

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
The Cast of Evita-Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley, Bruce Winant, Ashley Perez Flanagan, Ruben Flores, Emily Esposito, Megan Koumis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Larry A. Lozier, Jr., Erika Peterson, Ryan Rhue, Gilbert Sanchez, Hallie Silverston and Paul Velutis

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant, Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant, Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant, Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant, Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Aaron C. Finley

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Igor Goldin (Director) and Aaron C. Finley

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Aaron C. Finley

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Justin Gregory Lopez

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Justin Gregory Lopez, Aaron C. Finley and Bruce Winant

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Aaron C. Finley and Bruce Winant

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
The Creative team-Trey Compton (Assist. Director/Fight Choreographer), Zach Blane (Lighting Design), Antoinette DiPietropolo (Choreographer), Igor Goldin (Director), Daniel Willis (Scenic Design), James Olmstead (Music Director), Kurt Alger (Costume and Wig Design) and Naomi Anhorn (Production Stage Manager)

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Janine DiVita

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Janine DiVita

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Igor Goldin, Janine DiVita and Richard T. Dolce (Producing Artistic Director of John W. Engeman Theater at Nortport)

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Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Ashley Perez Flanagan, Erika Peterson, Hallie Silverston, Megan Koumis and Emily Esposito make a presentation to the Creative team

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James Olmstead, Igor Goldin, Trey Compton and Antoinette DiPietropolo

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Bruce Winant and Janine DiVita

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Ruben Flores, Janine DiVita and Bruce Winant

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Ruben Flores, Aaron C. Finley, Janine DiVita and Bruce Winant

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
The Cast of Evita-Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley, Ashley Perez Flanagain, Ruben Flores, Emily Esposito, Megan Koumis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Larry A. Lozier, Jr., Erika Peterson, Ryan Rhue, Gilbert Sanchez, Hallie Silverston and Paul Velutis

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Igor Goldin and The Cast of Evita-Janine DiVita, Aaron C. Finley, Bruce Winant, Ashley Perez Flanagain, Ruben Flores, Emily Esposito, Megan Koumis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Larry A. Lozier, Jr., Erika Peterson, Ryan Rhue, Gilbert Sanchez, Hallie Silverston and Paul Velutis

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Igor Goldin and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Aaron C. Finley and Ruben Flores

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at The John W. Engeman Theatre Image
Ruben Flores and Janine DiVita





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