BWW Flashback: EVITA Dances Final Tango on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - January 26, 2013
A few months ago, producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders announced that Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger as Eva Perón and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón would play their final performance on Saturday, January 26, 2013. At that time, it was announced as well that the should would be announcing new stars and the production would be continuing its run. Later, they have revealed that the show will play its final performance on Saturday, January 26, tonight, after 26 previews and 337 regular performances.
EVITA and Country Star Rachel Potter to Play Last NYC Show at Rockwood Music Hall, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Star of Evita on Broadway and rising Country Music singer Rachel Potter will play her final NYC show at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2. Featuring an opening set by Patryk Larney, Rachel Potter will be performing songs from her country/pop EP Live The Dream and debuting new original tunes. Don't miss your chance to see Rachel perform at her last show in NYC before her move to Nashville in March.
Photo Flash: Cast from Broadway's EVITA Joins Forces with Sing For Your Seniors
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2013
On Tuesday, January 22nd, members of the Broadway company of Evita joined forces with Sing For Your Seniors to bring a very special performance to the seniors at Village Adult Day Health Center. The musical performance, hosted by Sing For Your Seniors' Executive Director Jackie Vanderbeck, included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from Evita. Check out photos from the event below!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 19, Part 2 - 'One Week More' to See EVITA, Farewell to NEWSIES' Ryan Steele and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 19th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured the cast of EVITA taking a page from LES MISERABLES and announcing there's just 'One Week More' to see the show before it closes on Broadway, last intermission pics with NEWSIES' Ryan Steele, plus photos from THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, FLASHDANCE, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, WEST SIDE STORY, THE LION KING, FUNNY GIRL at Riverside Theatre and lots of regional shows!
Antonio Banderas, Lea Michele, Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More Considered for EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2012
Now according to the New York Times, a slew of stars were being considered to fill the leading roles. Antonio Banderas, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Ramin Karimloo and Raul Esparza were all being considered to play Che, though they were not able to 'reach any deals.' Additionally, Lea Michele and Sierra Boggess were 'discussed for the title role of Eva Peron.'
Photo Flash: Ricky Martin's Pantless Tweet Goes Viral; Helps BC/EFA!
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012
EVITA star Ricky Martin, whose antics during Broadway's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' ritual each weekend are followed religiously by fans, Tweeted something new this weekend: a picture of himself with no pants on. Along with the photo, he announced the missing pants would be auctioned off to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The picture, of course, has gone viral. Check it out below!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 20 - Part 2 - EVITA 'SkeleTONES', BOOK OF MORMON Playdates & More!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 20th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of EVITA's 'SkeleTONES' workshopping for 'Broadway Scares', a couple of strange 'playdates' with the touring cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON, and photos from KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, ROCK OF AGES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS, WICKED, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and a bunch of regional productions from across the US, plus one from New Zealand!
Photo Flash: Ricky Martin Talks EVITA on Live! With Kelly and Michael
by Kelsey Denette - October 4, 2012
The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. This morning, Martin appeared on 'LIVE! with Kelly & Michael.'
Photo Flash: EVITA's Ricky Martin Visits LIVE! WITH KELLY & MICHAEL
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2012
The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. This morning, October 4, 2012 Martin appeared on 'LIVE! with Kelly & Michael' and you can check out photos from his appearance below!