Origin Theatrical

EVITA

The rise and fall of Argentian's first lady, Eva Peron, is played out in this sung-through musical which made Elaine Paige a star, was filmed with Madonna and recently revived in London with Argentinian power-house Elena Roger.

Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.

* * ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: EVITA is currently restricted in Australia and New Zealand until further notice.

 

Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS 1 Woman 2 Men FEATURED 1 Woman 1 Men ENSEMBLE Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of the people of Argentina CHARACTERS Eva Peron Peron Che Peron's Mistress Magaldi Men, Women and Children of Argentina

Set Requirements: EVITA takes place in Argentina between 1934 and 1952. SPECIFIC LOCATIONS A Cinema in Buenos Aires A Nightclub in Junin Buenos Aires A Vaudeville Stage Backstage at the Theatre Colon A Bedroom A Balcony The face of the Casa Rosada

Genre / Style: Musical Drama

Musical Numbers: Requiem For Evita Oh, What A Circus Buenos Aires On This Night Of A Thousand Stars Eva, Beware Of The City Goodnight And Thank You The Art Of The Possible I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You Another Suitcase In Another Hall Peron's Latest Flame A New Argentina High Flying, Adored On The Balcony

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

 1980 Tony Awards
    * Best Musical, Robert Stigwood
    * Best Original Score, Andrew Lloyd Webber
    * Best Direction (Musical), Harold Prince
    * Best Actress (Musical), Patti Lupone
    * Best Book (Musical), Tim Rice
    * Best Featured Actor (Musical), Mandy Patinkin
    * Best Lighting Design, David Hersey

1997 Academy Awards
    * Best Music–Original Song

1980 Drama Desk Awards
    * 6 Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Music and Outstanding Lyrics

1997 Golden Globe Awards
    * 3 Awards including Best Motion Picture (Comedy/Musical) and Best Original Song

1978 Laurence Olivier Awards (London)
    * 2 Awards for Musical of the Year and Performance of the Year in a Musical
 

“Wonderfully entertaining...A stunning, exhilarating theatrical experience”
The New York Post

"VIVA EVITA! Forget the ballyhoo. the show really is a total triumph. A technical knockout, a magnificent earful, a visual triumph and a wow."
Daily Mirror

"Evita is marvellous modern opera."
The London Times