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Evening Standard
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Ignore the haters, Rachel Zegler is an absolute smash in Evita
Written in 1976 — after the pop-religious romps about Joseph and Jesus with Rice, and before the imperial phase of Cats and Phantom — Evita may be Lloyd Webber's most fully realised work. The juxtaposition of sacred music and tango, the way songs and themes loop and flower throughout the score, particularly Don't Cry For Me and Oh What a Circus, is elegant and beautiful. Another Suitcase in Another Hall, sung by the mistress whom Eva has supplanted, sees the composer and lyricist at their melodious, bittersweet best. Rainbow High, given full welly by Zegler, is a banger.
Telegraph
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Evita London: What you need to know about the Andrew Lloyd Webber West End revival and how to find tickets
What is Evita about? She grew up in poverty and became the most famous woman in Argentina. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's fiery musical tells the extraordinary story of Eva Perón, who moved to Buenos Aires as a teenager, pursued a career as an actress (while dating a series of influential men), and married political leader Colonel Juan Péron. The Pérons ruled Argentina, as President and First Lady, during the 1940s. Theirs was a controversial regime: purportedly championing downtrodden workers, with Eva (known as 'Evita') adored as a saintly figure who understood their plight, but also accused of fascism, authoritarian tactics, and corruption. However when Eva died in 1952, aged just 33, the whole nation mourned. The Evita theatre show brilliantly tackles this contentious yet fascinating 20st-century icon, depicting her charisma, her longing to be accepted, and her ruthless ambition. It's also a timely exploration of the intersection between politics, power and show business. That's particularly apparent in Jamie Lloyd's blistering rock-star revival, first seen at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2019. Now Lloyd brings a new version of the musical to the stage in a major Evita West End revival at the London Palladium. How to buy tickets for Evita You can find seats for the London production of Evita on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast Lloyd's explosive revival presents Eva Péron through a modern lens: as a sexy pop diva with a hunger for fame. The Regent's Park production was a fantastic showcase for American actress Samantha Pauly, who put her own stamp on this iconic role. There are also great parts for the wily politician Péron, Eva's fierce critic Che (loosely inspired by revolutionary leader Che Guevara), and Péron's rejected mistress. We are yet to find out who will lead the West End production, and get to sing fantastic songs like Oh What a Circus, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, High Flying, Adored, and of course Don't Cry for Me Argentina. Director Jamie Lloyd has won three Olivier Awards and is renowned for his electrifying revivals with big-name actors, including Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger, Cyrano de Bergerac with James McAvoy, and Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. The details Where is Evita playing? Evita runs at the London Palladium, which is on Argyll Street, close to Oxford Circus, Oxford Street and other theatres in London's West End. What is the running time of Evita? The running time of Evita is to be confirmed. How long is Evita running for? Evita is booking to September 6, 2025. What is the minimum age for Evita? The age recommendation for Evita is 12+. Does Evita have accessible tickets? Yes, the show has captioned, BSL and audio-described performances scheduled. Find more information on the theatre website. The review 'Jamie Lloyd's revelatory staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most adventurous hit flies the flag for Evita as the revolutionary precursor to Hamilton.' Read the full Telegraph review. FAQs Who has played Evita on stage in London? This phenomenal role has attracted some of the most exciting names in musical theatre. Elaine Paige was the original West End star, with Patti LuPone succeeding her on Broadway. Elena Roger played Eva in the 2006 London revival, followed by Madalena Alberto in 2014 and Emma Hatton in 2017. When will Evita open in London? Evita is set to be this summer's hot ticket. It begins performances on June 14 and runs until September 6, playing at one of the West End's biggest and most beloved venues, the London Palladium. Jamie Lloyd is bringing back his acclaimed production and putting a fresh spin on it. Buy tickets now Evita
