Rachel Zegler is now starring in the West End as Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s buzzy revival of Evita. Find out more information, including a theatre, transfer rumors, and more.
Where does Evita in London’s West End play?
Evita is currently playing at the London Palladium in the West End.
Who is in the cast of Evita in London’s West End?
Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, Romeo + Juliet, Snow White) stars in the title role. She is joined by Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che, James Olivas as Juan Perón, Aaron Lee Lambert as Agustín Magaldi, and Bella Brown as The Mistress/Alternate Eva.
The ensemble includes Carl Au, Gabriela Benedetti, Shakara Brown, Damian Buhagiar, Kyeirah D’Marni, Sally Frith, DeAngelo Jones, Lucas Koch, Natasha Leaver, Michael Lin, Dianté Lodge, Louis Mackrodt, Mireia Mambo, Mia Mullarkey, Perry O’Dea, Alysha Sontae, Monica Swayne, Jon Tsouras, and Harrison Wilde, with Myla Carmen, Barney Hudson, Nathan Louis-Fernand, Kirsty Anne Shaw, Ricardo Spriggs, and Regan Bailey Walker as Swings.
Auora Breslin, Lois Haidar, Siena Merilind-Wu, and Ffion Rosalie Williams share the role of The Child.
Who is on the creative team of Evita in London’s West End?
Led by Jamie Lloyd as the director of the revival, the creative team includes choreographer Fabian Aloise, set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, music supervisor and musical director Alan Williams, lighting designer Jon Clark, and sound designer Adam Fisher. All but Fisher are reprising their work from the production’s 2019 Regent’s Park staging. Casting is by Will Burton, with U.S. casting by Jim Carnahan.
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What is Evita in London’s West End about?
Fuelled by ambition and passion, Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A symbol of hope to many Argentines, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart and divided its souls. Song titles include “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Buenos Aires,” and “Rainbow High,” among others.
Will Evita starring Rachel Zegler come to Broadway?
The transfer of Evita from London’s West End to Broadway has not been confirmed. While rumored, it has not made any official announcements.
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