Evita
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Evita is a musical that follows the life of Eva Perón, the wife of Argentine president Juan Perón, from her humble beginnings to her rise to become the First Lady and spiritual leader of Argentina.
Synopsis
Narrated by Che, a character based on Che Guevara, the musical portrays Eva’s early life, her ambition, her relationship with Juan Perón, and her eventual death.
The story is a powerful exploration of fame, politics, and power, highlighted by an iconic score that includes the famous Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.
The musical presents a complex portrait of Eva Perón, exploring both her achievements and controversies.
About the show
- Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
- Premiered: 1976
- Genres & themes: 1970s, Biographical, Drama, Politics, Two Act
- Setting: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Argentina
Songs from Evita
- A Cinema in Buenos Aires, 26 July 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
- Hello and Goodbye
- Another Suitcase in Another Hall
- Peron’s Latest Flame
- A New Argentina
- Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
- High Flying, Adored
- Rainbow High
- Rainbow Tour
- The Actress Hasn’t Learned the Lines (You’d Like to Hear)
- And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)
- Santa Evita
- Waltz for Eva and Che
- She Is a Diamond
- Dice Are Rolling / Eva’s Sonnet
- Eva’s Final Broadcast
- Montage
- Lament