Evita 1979 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 12+
Opened: September 25, 1979
Closing: June 26, 1983

Evita - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. 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.

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LuPone May Come Up Rose in Gypsy at Ravinia Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2005


The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that director Lonny Price is mulling over the prospect of a Ravinia Festival production of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone

Sweeney Tickets Go on Sale to Am Ex Holders, Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2005


Tickets for the revival of Sweeney Todd, which open on November 3rd, will go on sale to holders of an American Express Gold Star card beginning on August 21st at 10 AM

Fidelity Investments Sponsors Sweeney Todd Revival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2005


Fidelity Investments will sponsor the high concept revival of Sweeney Todd, whcih will open on November 3rd at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Rob Ashford to Choreograph 2006 London Evita
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2005


Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford will choreograph the London revival of Evita, which will open in spring of 2006

Patti LuPone's Return to Broadway in Sweeney Todd Now Official
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2005


Reported here back on April 27th, the news is now official that Lupone will star alongside Michael Cerveris for the show's fall opening.

LuPone Sings at Lenape Performing Arts Center, June 25-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2005


Patti LuPone will perform her concert The Lady with the Torch at the Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center on June 25th and 26th as part of the Lenape's fourth Summer Series

Donna Lynne Champlin Likely As 'Pirelli/Fogg' in Sweeney Todd Revival
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2005


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Donna Lynne Champlin is likely to star as Pirelli and Fogg in the Sweeney Todd Revival.

Cerveris Confirmed, and LuPone Expected as Sweeney Todd Revival Stars
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2005


Reported first here on BroadwayWorld, Michael Cerveris is now confirmed, and Patti LuPone is said to be next for the Sweeney Todd revival.

An Interview With The Creators of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS- THE MUSICAL!
by Jena Tesse Fox - Jan 9, 2004


BWW finally gets to ask, 'So when you write together, which generally comes first, the music or the lyrics?'

Other Productions of Evita

1978   West End Original London Production
West End
1979   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1980   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1980   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1982   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1996   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1998   US Tour 20th Anniversary Tour
US Tour
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2013   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2014   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   South African production
2019   West End Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London Revival
West End
2019   Off-Broadway New York City Center Annual Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway

Evita - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Mandy Patinkin
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Larry Fuller
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Timothy O'Brien
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tazeena Firth
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Harold Prince
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Bob Gunton
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Hersey
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Tim Rice
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Weber
1980 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0

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