Evita 1979 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 12+
Opened: September 25, 1979
Closing: June 26, 1983

Evita - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

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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PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

Photo Flash: EVITA At New Line Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' closes its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the first St. Louis production in many years of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's political rock opera EVITA, running July 8-31, 2010, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

EVITA's Heading Back to Broadway with Ricky Martin & Elena Roger - Spring 2012!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that EVITA is officially set for a Spring 2012 revival, produced by Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders, directed by Michael Grandage (who directed the recent London revival) and starring Elena Roger and Ricky Martin.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

New Line Theatre Presents EVITA, 7/8-31
by Marivic Tagala - Jul 6, 2010


New Line Theatre closes its nineteenth season with the first St. Louis production in many years of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera EVITA, running July 8-31, 2010, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now, through Metrotix, 314-534-1111.

Village Theatre Ends Run of THE GYPSY KING April 25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


The world premiere of THE GYPSY KING at the Village Theatre Mainstage and written by Emmy-award winner Randy Rogel will end its run on April 25th.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Village Theatre Presents THE GYPSY KING Thru April 25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


World Premiering on the Village Theatre Mainstage and written by Emmy-award winner Randy Rogel comes over-the-top hilarity in the new musical The Gypsy King.

Final Performance of LuPone & Patinkin's 'An Evening' in Toronto, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who co-starred on Broadway in the original Evita in 1979, will play their final performance of 'An Evening' in Toronto on February 14.

LuPone & Patinkin Take 'An Evening' to Toronto, 2/9 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who co-starred on Broadway in the original Evita in 1979, will bring their touring concert act, 'An Evening,' to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from February 9 - February 14, 2010.

ALL ABOUT ME Welcomes Butler, Capeless & Mateo to Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2010


Dame Edna Everage and Michael Feinstein have welcomed Gregory Butler, Jodi Capeless, and Jon-Paul Mateo to their upcoming extravagant Broadway musical entertainment ALL ABOUT ME, directed by three time Tony Award-nominee Casey Nicholaw.

Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Closes 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


Village Theatre 's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS runs in Everett through January 8-31, 2010. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this heartwarming musical treasure.

South African Cast Announced For GREASE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2010


Jonathan Roxmouth and Bethany Dickson are our Danny and Sandy in Grease, the ultimate party show.

Dane Stokinger Joins Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS; Jason Kappus Leaves for 1st National Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Village Theatre's Jason Kappus (John Truitt in Meet Me in St. Louis) has been cast in the 1st National Tour of the musical Legally Blonde. January 17, 2010 marks the final performance for Kappus before Seattle favorite Dane Stokinger comes in to finish out the run.

Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Moves to Everett Theatre, 1/8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this heartwarming musical treasure.

John Patrick Lowrie, Ryah Nixon, Frances Leah King & More Set For Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this heartwarming musical treasure.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Casting Complete for Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, 11/11 - 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this musical treasure.

John Patrick Lowrie, Ryah Nixon, Frances Leah King & More Set For Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this heartwarming musical treasure.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Casting Complete for Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, 11/11 - 1/31
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 26, 2009


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this musical treasure.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

John Patrick Lowrie, Ryah Nixon, Frances Leah King & More Set For Village Theatre's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Village Theatre will produce MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS in Issaquah November 11, 2009-January 3, 2010 and in Everett January 8-31, 2009. Featuring an array of Seattle talent, both young and old, Village Theatre is excited to announce the full cast of this heartwarming musical treasure.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Other Productions of Evita

1978   West End Original London Production
West End
1979   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1980   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1980   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1982   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1996   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1998   US Tour 20th Anniversary Tour
US Tour
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2013   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2014   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   South African production
2019   West End Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London Revival
West End
2019   Off-Broadway New York City Center Annual Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway

Evita - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Mandy Patinkin
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Larry Fuller
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Timothy O'Brien
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tazeena Firth
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Harold Prince
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Bob Gunton
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Hersey
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Tim Rice
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Weber
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0

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