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Who Played Eva Peron in Evita

Eva Peron is a role in Evita, a operetta that opened West End in 1978.

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.

21 actors have played Eva Peron in Evita.

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Performer Production Opened
Elaine Paige West End Evita 1978
Jacquey Chappell West End Evita 1978
Kathryn Evans West End Evita 1978
Derin Altay Broadway Evita 1979
Florence Lacey Broadway Evita 1979
Loni Ackerman Broadway Evita 1979
Nancy Opel Broadway Evita 1979
Patti LuPone Broadway Evita 1979
Susan Cella Broadway Evita 1979
Terri Klausner Broadway Evita 1979
Joy Lober Anderson US Tour Evita 1980
Valerie Perri US Tour Evita 1980
Florence Lacey US Tour Evita 1982
Patricia Hemenway US Tour Evita 1982
Christina DeCicco Broadway Evita 2012
Elena Roger Broadway Evita 2012
Jessica Lea Patty Broadway Evita 2012
Madalena Alberto West End Evita 2014
Emma Kingston Evita 2017
LJ Nielson Evita 2017
Samantha Pauly West End Evita 2019
Rachel Zegler West End EVITA 2025
Rachel Zegler Broadway Evita 2027

Other Roles in Evita

Role Production Opened
Che West End Evita 1978
Eva Peron West End Evita 1978
Magaldi West End Evita 1978
Member of the Company West End Evita 1978
Peron West End Evita 1978
Peron's Mistress West End Evita 1978

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