Evita 1979 - Articles Page 2.6

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

Evita - 1979 - Broadway 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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BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Becomes Eva Peron
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2021


Today, watch as she (he) recalls the work that went into transforming into Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Lands EVITA!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2020


Today, watch as she (he) recalls how she learned that she got the role of a lifetime- Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Auditions for EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2020


Today, watch as she (he) recalls how she landed the job for her breakthrough role of Eva Peron in Andrew LLoyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 25- EVITA Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2020


On this day in 1979, the original Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA had its opening night, with an original cast that included Patti LuPone stars as Eva Peron and Mandy Patinkin as Che Guevara

Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera and More Join Studio Tenn Talks This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020


The nationally recognized virtual talk show, Studio Tenn Talks: Theater Conversations with Patrick Cassidy, has released the latest fall lineup with stars including Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Debbie Gibson and more.

Manoa Valley Theatre Features Loretta Ables Sayre and Jody Bill On This Week's MVT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020


This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's new live streaming video series called MVT Live, features two heavy hitters in the entertainment world.

The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.

Get to Know the Broadway Stars of Netflix's HOLLYWOOD: Patti LuPone!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 1, 2020


This Friday, May 1, Netflix will debut their new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, HOLLYWOOD.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD PARTE 4° I Film Tratti Dai Musical Di Stephen Sondheim
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 31, 2020


Ha appena compiuto 90 anni, ma Stephen Sondheim non da segno di voler abbandonare la scena musicale. Sempre impegnato nella supervisione di revival dei suoi musical o al lavoro su nuovi show, Sondheim è considerato il simbolo del musical On Broadway: gli è stato dedicato un teatro sulla 43° strada e ha al suo attivo 8 Tony Award, 16 Drama Desk Awards, 8 Grammy, e 1 Oscar.

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

LEGALLY BLONDE, ASSASSINS and More Announced for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2020 - 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 26th season that includes the 2020 - 2021 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Porchlight's Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits return to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street with its annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber launching the season taking place at the Museum of Contemporary Arts, 220. E. Chicago Ave.

BWW Review: Theatre Three's production of JOSEPH is “a walking work of art!”
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Feb 20, 2020


On February 15, Port Jefferson's Theatre Three premiered their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and it couldn't have opened at a better time. We are currently living in very trying times, and this production is the right remedy that will definitely get your spirits up.

BWW Exclusive: GAY LIKE ME Author Richie Jackson Picks Top 10 Theatrical Experiences
by BWW Special - Feb 3, 2020


Now available from Harper Collins is Richie Jackson's Gay Like Me- a poignant and urgent love letter to his son. In the new book, the award-winning Broadway, TV and film producer reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years.

BWW Flashback: Watch Patti LuPone, Madonna & More Sing EVITA!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2019


Tonight, New York City Center will kick off its Gala Presentation of Evita, running November 13 - 24. Directed by Sammi Cannold, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock-opera musical follows the controversial ascent of Argentina's renowned first lady. The production will star two actors in the title role. Maia Reficco, award-winning Argentine actor and recording artist, will play Eva age 15 - 20, and Solea Pfeiffer (Almost Famous, Hamilton), last seen at City Center in Songs for a New World, will play Eva age 20 - 33. The cast will also feature Jason Gotay as Che, Enrique Acevedo as Perón and Philip Hernandez as Magaldi.

Wagner College Theatre Presents EVITA
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2019


Wagner College Theatre kicks off the 2019-20 Mainstage Season with the Tony Award-winning EVITA, the international hit musical from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, with performances October 3-13 in the Main Hall Theatre.

EVITA Extends at the Fulton Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019


Due to popular demand for its season opener, the nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to extend Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's triumphant and beloved, Evita, through October 20. This show has tangoed its way into audience's hearts around the world for the past 41 years and continues to be relevant and impactful today.

Thomas Burman and Martin Samuel to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2020 MUAHS Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 17, 2019


Thomas Burman, Emmy®-winning make-up artist, and Martin Samuel, Oscar®-nominated film and celebrity hair stylist, will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) honoring outstanding achievements for make-up artists and hair stylists in motion pictures, television, commercials, and live theater. The black-tie awards gala returns to the NOVO by Microsoft in L.A. Live on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

EVITA Opens At Lyric Stage Friday, September 20
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2019


Lyric Stage opens our 2019-2020 Seasona?"The Wonder Women of Season 27a?"with EVITA, which runs September 20-22, 2019 at Dallas' historic Majestic Theatre. 

Fulton Theatre Opens 2019/2020 Season With EVITA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2019


The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved, Evita, September 19 through October 13, with previews on September 17 and 18. This show has tangoed its way into audience's hearts around the world for the past 41 years and continues to be relevant and impactful today.

All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019


The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.

Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91
by Alan Henry - Jul 31, 2019


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD at Darling Harbour Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jun 14, 2019


EG Life Like Company are delighted to announce they have cast musical icon DEBRA BYRNE in the role of the Beggar Woman; one of Australia's most diversely talented entertainers, MICHAEL FALZON as Pirelli; and celebrated international bass baritone opera star DANIEL SUMEGI as Judge Turpin, to star in this spectacular re-imagined concert version of the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Celebrate Stonewall 50 Through Dance At The Alvin Ailey Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2019


In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and World Pride coming to New York for the first time ever, Labyrinth Dance Theaterpresents Come Back Once More So I Can Say Goodbye,an evening-length theatrical dance concert featuring live original music and choreography, vintage recordings, historic footage, political soundbites and stunning visuals.Artistic Director Sasha Spielvogel's landmark piece tells the story of the gay community in New York City from 1965-1995:from the historic Sip-In at the Julius Bar and the early Gay Rights Movement to the uprising at Stonewall, and through the widespread apathy and abject hysteria of the AIDS crisis, these stunning performances allow us to experience the indomitable resolve of those who defiantly faced the siege against them with humor, bravery and compassion. Come Back Once Morereflects the historic resilience, compassion and heart of the LGBTQ community.Proceeds from the four upcoming performances, June 14th - 17th at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street, New York City), will benefit the Ali Forney Center, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, GMHC and Live Out Loud.

Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2019


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

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 Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien and Tazeena Firth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards).
What awards has Evita won?
Evita has won several awards, including the following: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tazeena Firth - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Webber - Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards)

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