Evita Revival 2006 - Articles Page 9

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Opened: June 21, 2006
Closing: May 26, 2007

Evita - 2006 - West End History , Info & More

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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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STAGE TUBE: First Look - New Commercial for EVITA
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2012


A new commercial for EVITA, featuring scenes from the Broadway production starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris has just been released. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: EVITA Releases New Trailer 'EVITA's Journey'
by Stage Tube - Jun 4, 2012


Check out the new trailer for EVITA on Broadway, starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris! Watch the video below.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/21; EVITA Breaks Marquis Record
by BWW Special Coverage - May 21, 2012


Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 5/20/2012.

Confirmed: Julian Ovenden-Led FINDING NEVERLAND to Premiere at UK's Curve Theatre, Sept. 21 - Oct. 18
by Jessica Lewis - May 16, 2012


As previously reported, Julian Ovenden will star in a new musical version of the film Finding Neverland, which starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and followed the the story of J.M. Barrie's inspiration for his famous children's book, Peter Pan.

STAGE TUBE: President Obama Gives EVITA Shout Out at NYC Fundraiser
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2012


Just yesterday, Ricky Martin, current star of the revival of EVITA on Broadway, hosted a fundraising event for President Barack Obama in New York City. We previously brought you a video of Martin thanking President Obama for his support of marriage equality and the Latino community, and today we bring you the President's following speech, which includes a shoutout to EVITA. Check it out below!

EVITA to Launch National Tour in Rhode Island, Fall 2013!
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2012


Producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders announced today that the Tony Award Nominated Best Revival of a Musical, Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA, will launch a first national tour in the fall of 2013 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Casting and additional information will be announced at a later date.

Review - Triumphant Baby & The Columnist
by Ben Peltz - May 14, 2012


Match.com ain't got nuthin' on New York's cabaret scene, where composers, lyricists and performers are constantly on the lookout for perfect mates; whether for a lifetime commitment or just a brief, but mutually satisfying, fling.

STAGE TUBE: EVITA's Ricky Martin Thanks President Obama!
by Stage Tube - May 14, 2012


Ricky Martin, current star of the revival of EVITA on Broadway, hosted a fundraising event for President Barack Obama today, May 14, in New York City. Martin took a moment to thank President Obama for his support of marriage equality and the Latino community. Watch his speech in the video below!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - May 13, 2012


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Ricky Martin Hosts Reception for President Obama in NYC Today, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012


Ricky Martin, currently starring in the new revival of EVITA, will host a fundraising event today, May 14th to support the re-election of President Barack Obama.

Photo Flash: Cover Revealed for New EVITA Broadway Cast Album!
by Jessica Lewis - May 10, 2012


Under the MASTERWORKS BROADWAY label, the New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita was recorded in April in anticipation of a June 19th 2012 release. The album is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The album cover art has just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Ricky Martin to Host Reception for President Obama in NYC, May 14
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2012


Ricky Martin, currently starring in the new revival of EVITA, will host a fundraising event on May 14th to support the re-election of President Barack Obama.

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Michael Cerveris on Transforming into Juan Peron!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Michael Cerveris, nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Evita.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of EVITA Performs 'And the Money Kept Rolling In' on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 8, 2012


Ricky Martin and the cast of Broadway's EVITA performed 'And the Money Kept Rolling In' live today on ABC's 'The View.' View the performance below!

The Winner of the 'Throw Your Arms Up, EVITA' Contest is...
by Contests Broadway - May 7, 2012


Thank you to all those who entered the 'Throw Your Arms Up, Evita!' contest - it was a sheer success! Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to congratulate Michael Yavorsky, whose entry won him a trip to New York to see the Tony Award-nominated production and dinner for two at the Chimichurri Grill! Check out his winning entry below, taken on the balcony of the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Nominee Reactions: Michael Cerveris for EVITA - 'I'd Like to Have More of My Company Joining Me...'
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2012


'This is tremendously exciting for me. Of course, I'd have like to have more of my company joining me, as in this show what I do is only possible because of Elena and Ricky and the rest of the company effort. We are a very tight ensemble and I am proud to represent the work we've all done. I get to celebrate today by spending time it in studio recording the Evita cast album, so that's a real treat!'

Confirmed: New Broadway EVITA Cast Album to Be 2 CD Set
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has announced details of the release of the complete New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita, the first complete English language stage recording of the show since the original 1979 Broadway cast album. The two-CD set, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nigel Wright, with Tim Rice as Executive Producer, will be released on June 26, 2012. Visit MasterworksBroadway.com for more information as it develops.

Ricky Martin to Host Obama Fundraiser, 5/14
by Max Schwager - Apr 25, 2012


Ricky Martin, currently starring in the new revival of EVITA, will host a fundraising event on May 14th to support the re-election of President Barack Obama. Univision's Primer Impacto announced that Martin will host the event alongside the LGBT Leadership Council and the Futuro Fund.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/16; NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA! & MORMON
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 16, 2012


Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 4/15/2012.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of EVITA Performs on Good Morning America!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2012


The cast of EVITA, including Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris and Elena Roger performed 'Buenos Aires' and 'High Flying Adored' on this morning's 'Good Morning America'. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford, EVITA opened April 5, 2012 at The Marquis Theatre.

EVITA on Broadway to Record Cast Album; Set for June Release!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has just announced the signing of the New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita. The album will be recorded in April in anticipation of a June 19th 2012 release and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Julian Ovenden to Star in FINDING NEVERLAND Musical in UK
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 5, 2012


The Daily Mail UK reports that Julian Ovenden will star in a musical version of the film Finding Neverland, which starred Johhny Depp and Kate Winslet and followed the the story of J.M. Barrie's inspiration for his famous children's book, Peter Pan.

SLOW DANCE IN MIDTOWN Opens 4/6 at Whitefire Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2012


Bella Vita Entertainment in association with the Whitefire Theatre (which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary) will present a world premiere play, SLOW DANCE IN MIDTOWN, written and directed by Elizabeth Sarnoff ("Lost," "Deadwod," Alcatraz") and stars Don Swayze, Meredith Scott Lynn, Nick Stabile and Tricia Small. SLOW DANCE IN MIDTOWN will preview on Tuesday, April 3; Wednesday, April 4 & Thursday, April 5 at 8pm and will open on Friday, April 6 and run through Saturday, May 12 at the Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks.

Review Roundup: EVITA Returns to Broadway Starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger & Michael Cerveris - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 5, 2012


EVITA opened tonight, April 5, back on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre! The company of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical is led by Ricky Martin as Che, Elena Roger in her Broadway debut as Eva Perón and Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón, along with Max von Essen as Migaldi and Rachel Potter as the Mistress. Did she charm the critics? Let's find out...

Patti LuPone, Seth Rudetsky to Play Provincetown Art House This July
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2012


Patti LuPone won her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, for her performance as Rose in the most recent Broadway production of Gypsy, and created the title role in Evita on Broadway with her now legendary performance, for which she won her first Tony and Drama Desk Awards. On July 4th and 5th she will make her Provincetown debut at The Art House, with Sirius/Radio star Seth Rudetsky at the piano, for 3 shows only. The Art House is thrilled to welcome this Broadway legend to Provincetown this summer, when she opens the Broadway at the Art House series which will feature 10 different artists including Betty Buckley, Charles Busch, Ana Gasteyer, and Marilyn Maye among others, from July 4 - September 23. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.

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 Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Rob Ashford, and Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for Tim Rice.

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