Evita Revival 2017

Run Time:
2 hours and fifteen minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: August 2, 2017
Closing: October 14, 2017

Evita - 2017 - West End History , Info & More

Telling the story of Eva Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Perón, Evita follows Eva's journey which ultimately lead her to be heralded as the 'spiritual leader of the nation' by the Argentine people.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, and an Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita is iconic. Featuring some of the best loved songs in musical theatre, including Don't Cry for Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, this spectacular production promises to be the theatrical event of the summer. Don't miss the chance to see Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's extraordinary musical Evita in the West End.

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West End Revival of EVITA to Close Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017


Audiences have under a month left to catch the West End production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece, Evita, the story of an ordinary woman's meteoric rise to power at a time of extreme political unrest.

Review Roundup: EVITA Arrives on the West End!
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2017


Following its smash hit run at London's Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright's production of the extraordinary musical, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita, is thrilling audiences once again across the UK. Taking on the iconic role of Eva Peron is one of musical theatre's most exciting leading ladies today, Emma Hatton. Making his UK debut is leading Italian performer Gian Marco Schiaretti as Che. Joining them will be Kevin Stephen-Jones, set to play Argentine President Juan Peron.

BWW Review: EVITA, Phoenix Theatre
by Andrew Tomlins - August 2, 2017


Last seen in the West End three years ago at the Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright's production of Evita has opened at the Phoenix Theatre for a three-month limited run. Hot off the heels of its most recent UK tour, Emma Hatton and Gian Marco Schiaretti have reprised their roles as Eva Peron and Che and are, without doubt, the strongest pair to have led the show for years.

Photo Coverage: EVITA Starring Emma Hatton and Gian Marco Schiaretti Returns to the West End
by Roy Tan - August 2, 2017


Bill Kenwright's hugely successful national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Evita makes a highly anticipated return to the West End. Playing a strictly limited 12 week season at London's Phoenix Theatre, the season marks the 65th anniversary of the death of Eva Peron, set to be commemorated in Argentina this summer.

BWW Interview: Emma Hatton On Bringing EVITA To The West End
by Marianka Swain - July 27, 2017


Actress and singer Emma Hatton's previous work includes We Will Rock You and Wicked. She's now starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical Evita, which returns to the West End - previews begin at Phoenix Theatre tomorrow night.

Evita FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Evita have there been?
Evita has had 17 productions including West End which opened in 1978, Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1979, US Tour which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1982, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1998, US Tour which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2017, which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What are the songs in Evita and what's the order?
A Cinema in Buenos Aires July 26, 1952
Requiem for Evita
Oh What a Circus
On This Night of a Thousand Stars
Eva and Magaldi
Eva Beware of the City
Buenos Aires
Goodnight and Thank You
The Art of the Possible
Charity Concert
I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You
Another Suitcase in Another Hall
Peron's Latest Flame
A New Argentina
On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
High Flying Adored
Rainbow High
Rainbow Tour
The Actress Hasn't Learned
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out)
Santa Evita
Waltz for Eva and Che
She Is a Diamond
Dice Are Rolling
Eva's Final Broadcast
Montage
Lament
The Lady's Got Potential
You Must Love Me

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