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Who Played Peron in Evita

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.

12 actors have played Peron in Evita.

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Performer Production Opened
Daniel Benzali West End Evita 1978
Joss Ackland West End Evita 1978
Bob Frisch Broadway Evita 1979
Bob Gunton Broadway Evita 1979
David Cryer Broadway Evita 1979
Jack Neubeck Broadway Evita 1979
Rex David Hays Broadway Evita 1979
William Paul Michals US Tour Evita 2004
Philip Quast West End Evita 2006
Patrick Oliver Jones US Tour Evita 2013
Robert Finlayson Evita 2017
Enrique Acevedo Off-Broadway Evita 2019

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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