How long did Evita run on Broadway?
How long did Evita run on Broadway?
1,567 performances
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita opened at the Broadway Theatre September 25, 1979. The musical would go on to run for 1,567 performances. Patti LuPone starred as Eva Peron, with Mandy Patinkin as Che Guevara, the quasi-narrator of the musical.
Who played Evita in the musical?
Patti LuPone
Notable casts
| Role | Concept Album (1976) | Broadway (1979) |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Perón | Julie Covington | Patti LuPone |
| Che | Colm Wilkinson | Mandy Patinkin |
| Juan Perón | Paul Jones | Bob Gunton |
| Agustin Magaldi | Tony Christie | Mark Syers |
Who wrote Evita musical?
Tim Rice
Evita/Playwrights
How much was Madonna paid for Evita?
Madonna was paid a salary of $1 million for her role in the project. The cast and crew faced protests in Argentina upon arrival over fears that the project would tarnish Eva Perón’s image.
Who is the composer of the musical Evita?
Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows Evita’s early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death.
When was you Must Love Me added to Evita?
“You Must Love Me” – Eva –Written for the 1996 film, “You Must Love Me” was added to the 2006 London production and has been used in other post-film productions. Its placement varies from right after “Waltz for Eva and Che” to right before “Eva’s Final Broadcast.”
Where can I buy tickets for the Evita musical?
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When was the last time Evita was on Broadway?
The musical was revived in London in 2006, and on Broadway in 2012, and toured the UK again in 2013–14 before running for 55 West End performances at the Dominion Theatre in September–October 2014.