The production will play at a Shubert theater to be announced.
It has been announced that Jamie Lloyd’s award winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical ‘Evita’ will begin performances on Broadway next spring.
In addition, it has been confirmed that Olivier Award winner, London Standard Theatre Award winner, and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler will reprise her role as Eva Peron.
Further details on the Broadway transfer will be announced soon.
Talking about the news, Jamie Lloyd said, “I was completely overwhelmed by the incredible response to Evita in London. It is an honor to work with Tim and Andrew, and I’m looking forward to revisiting the production with Rachel, whose stellar performance continues to inspire me. When we started discussing a New York production, it became apparent that our Palladium staging of ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ would not be possible. I am really excited to explore a new idea, made especially for Broadway.”
Meanwhile Rachel Zegler commented: “Performing Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant show in London was a dream come true, but being able to partner once again with Jamie to bring Evita to Broadway is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can’t wait to perform for my home, New York City.”
Fuelled by unrelenting ambition and passion, Eva Perón (Zegler) rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A beacon of hope to some and a threat to others, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart and divided its soul. Evita features an iconic score including “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “Oh What A Circus,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and the Oscar-winning “You Must Love Me.”
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