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Rachel Zegler faces backlash from West End fans
Rachel Zegler faces backlash from West End fans

News.com.au

time18-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • News.com.au

Rachel Zegler faces backlash from West End fans

Snow White star Rachel Zegler's has sparked controversy yet again, this time with her West End stage debut. The actress, 24, stars as Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd's new production of Evita at the London Palladium in the UK. She is playing former First Lady of Argentina in the show, which debuted in 1978 and was written by Tim Rice and musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber. While she's receiving rave reviews for her turn in the show, one aspect has sparked fierce criticism from some paying fans. In a surprising move, she performs the musical's most famous number, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, from a balcony overlooking the street outside the venue. Paying fans inside the Palladium are forced to watch a live stream of the performance on a screen from their seats. The decision has sparked controversy among some West End fans who have spent up to $500 on tickets to the show only to not get to see its most famous song performed in person. 'I'm excited to see her, but not sure how I feel about paying that much to watch the most iconic moment on a screen,' wrote one viewer on X. Another described it as 'a bit of a rip off' and slammed production for moving the performance outside. Another angry fan commented: 'Sorry, are you saying I've paid that much for 2 tickets and she's singing the biggest number outside at people who haven't paid?' 'I think you might potentially be a bit gutted [if you were inside the theatre]. I know they had it on the projectors, but you might be a bit gutted to have missed the most important song,' insisted another. However, others have praised the move, saying that it helps to benefit those who would normally never be able to afford to see a West End show. 'Absolutely stunning idea and a beautiful symbol – while the rich sit inside the theatre watching from the screen, Evita is outside on the balcony of the theatre addressing all those who can't afford to go to the theatre and/or are living on the streets of London,' said one fan on X. 'The whole idea of staging the song this way is truly incredible. Emotional. It says a lot, and I am here for it!' 'Singing to the people on the street while the people who bought tickets have to watch through a screen is genuinely amazing directing,' remarked another. 'So badly wish I could see this.' Zegler's latest controversy comes after the widespread backlash she faced in recent months while promoting Disney's epic live action flop, Snow White.

Italian Embassy hosts musical evening at AUK
Italian Embassy hosts musical evening at AUK

Kuwait Times

time07-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Kuwait Times

Italian Embassy hosts musical evening at AUK

KUWAIT: The Italian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a concert at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Auditorium, titled 'A Musical Journey Through Classical and Contemporary Italian Melodies,' as part of its National Day celebrations. In his opening remarks, Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini thanked AUK for once again providing its auditorium for the event and welcomed attendees in celebration of Italy's musical heritage. 'Yesterday we commemorated the National Day of Italy, the most important event for Italy and all the Italian people around the world, and today we are going to enjoy together a beautiful concert showcasing some of the most celebrated melodies of the Italian musical tradition,' he said. The ambassador highlighted the global recognition of many Italian songs, describing music as a 'bridge' between Italy and other cultures, including Kuwait. Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini Performers soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi, and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione perform at AUK. The evening featured performances by soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione. The program included a selection of renowned works by composers such as Michele Novaro, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Lucio Dalla and Domenico Modugno, among others. The concert was attended by members of the diplomatic community, music enthusiasts and guests from across Kuwait.

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