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Posted by jacobsnchz14 2012-11-07 13:27:07
http://thebroadwaycriticblog.com/2012/11/07/is-the-original-cast-of-the-evita-revival-leaving/
EVITA -- Are the 3 Leads Leaving?
Posted by showchoirguy 2012-11-07 13:29:21
I remember hearing from a cast member at the Broadway Flea Marker that Ricky would be leaving in January.
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Posted by muscle23ftl 2012-11-07 13:34:31
Hopefully Elena will leave, so the show can be a bit more enjoyable.
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Posted by uncageg 2012-11-07 13:39:37
I still want to see Elena. Wasn't thrilled with the other girl.
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Posted by iluvtheatertrash 2012-11-07 14:12:07
Elena's performance is extraordinary. It's all about the acting with her. I could not take my eyes off of her from the moment she stepped on stage.
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Posted by aasjb4ever 2012-11-07 14:13:55
^
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2012-11-07 15:00:49
Elena's leaving soon, too. Andrea McCardle may take the role.
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Posted by aasjb4ever 2012-11-07 15:07:45
why?
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Posted by Bettyboy72 2012-11-07 15:19:08
"Elena's performance is extraordinary. It's all about the acting with her."
Too bad for the audiences that its an iconic musical with songs that are painful if not sung correctly.
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Posted by everythingtaboo 2012-11-07 15:44:17
Elena's moot. When Ricky goes, so goes the show. It's still one of the only shows (really only) where Premium Seating can and does sell out before regular priced seats. Unless they can find someone with his drawing power, it's gone.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2012-11-07 15:46:24
The show is booking on TM until the end of January. A good run for them.
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Posted by goldenboy 2012-11-07 16:39:17
The show was just dull. dull dull.
No actors fault. Direction, Pacing.
I thought it would never end.
Ricky was bland. Directed that way.
Wish he sang vida loca.
Elena was fine.
Juan Peron stole the show??? When does that happen?
Dull. I napped.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2012-11-07 16:50:00
^ Sounds like Patti's review of the show! Minus wishing he'd sing "Livin' La Vida Loca" (I gave up on the show when they came out with the Livin' Evita Loca shirt)
I remember his concert in 1999 at MSG when they gave out free samples of the Emporio Armani fragrance.
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Posted by JRybka1611 2012-11-07 16:53:24
Shall we begin casting it now?
If Elena leaves can we finally give Leslie Kritzer her chance to shine in it.
And maybe Antonio Banderes can come in and do Che.
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Posted by ACL2006 2012-11-07 17:50:54
I have a feeling Martin will extend, the show can't survive without him(or another star). I also wouldn't be surprised if he reduces his schedule to just 6 shows a week.
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Posted by notsovirginmary 2012-11-07 18:52:29
McArdle has never been considered for Eva Peron in this production. And if Patti has seen the show, no one backstage was informed.
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Posted by Matteo 2012-11-07 19:01:49
not 100% sure on the accuracy of this, but heard this from an cast member:
Ricky was originally under a one year contract, with a condition in which if something happened, the contract would be extended for a full 3 years. Whatever this thing was eventually did happen, and his contract is now for the full 3 years, non negotiable.
Again, just heard this from the cast member, but cannot say how accurate this is..
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Posted by qolbinau 2012-11-07 19:02:27
Sorry what? THREE YEARS?
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Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-11-07 19:03:46
I do not believe that information to be accurate at all in any way whatsoever to any degree.
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Posted by Matteo 2012-11-07 19:04:49
Apparently, yes. I suppose they assumed the show would run only long enough to not out-run 3 years, which would safely keep him there for no matter how long it is open. But again, who knows. I don't know who gave them that information.
Personally, I thought his performance was rather flat about 3 weeks ago, so I am not too thrilled if this is true.
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Posted by notsovirginmary 2012-11-07 19:13:25
Martin did renegotiate his contract, and he signed on for a longer run in exchange for having Monday nights off. It isn't my place to post the details, but it is safe to say that no one is expecting to be employed for the next three years.
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Posted by matineeidol2013 2012-11-07 20:20:30
Does anyone know if the national tour of this production is still on? I remember that they announced around the time of the Tony awards that the tour would launch fall of 2013 in Rhode island, but I haven't heard anything since then.
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Posted by Bettyboy72 2012-11-07 20:25:57
Shakira for EVA! Why not? The show is already completely eff'd up.
"Dododododododododododon't crrrrrrryyyyyy fofofofofofo meeeee Argentina!"
I'd love an EVA with a bare midriff.
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Posted by bwayphreak234 2012-11-07 20:32:32
Matineeidol2013 - yes, there WILL be a tour!
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Posted by My Oh My 2012-11-07 20:39:41
The show will close...they've run out of Argentinian snoritas willing to be in it. And, nowadays, everything MUST be real, real, real-istic-cal!!!!
Or it's a big FAT lie!!!!!!!!!! ROFLMAO.
Plus, today's portrayal as Mama Teresa is just bland. It will close in a jiffy, as long as they resist portraying her as the harlot...as written!!!
Eva!Harlot was so charming. A real powerful **** in a time when the wealthiest woman couldn't buy herself the right to vote! Only a bitch like Eva could have changed the rules. Make Eva fun again!!!
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Posted by ucjrdude902 2012-11-07 20:39:54
Well they missed their chance of hiring Christina, I think she would have sold tickets.
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Posted by PositivelyEmerald 2012-11-07 20:41:02
Its interesting to hear other peoples opinions on the show. I have to personally disagree with some people though. I thought the show was beautiful. Its grown to become one of my favorites. As for the cast...Having seen both Christna and Elena, I think both are stellar in the role, and what Elena may lack in voce, she makes up for in acting (the night saw her didnt think she was that bad. She didnt have that horrendous 'Star QUALITY" thats on the recording.) Ricky I thought was good, not the best part of the show, but good. Id be interested in seeing Max in the role. I cant wait to see the show again (maybe with Jess or Laurel as Eva!) and to eventually see the tour!
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Posted by ucjrdude902 2012-11-07 20:42:30
Just to clarify so there is no confusion, I mean Ms.Aguilera
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Posted by Mattbrain 2012-11-07 20:53:10
"^ Sounds like Patti's review of the show! Minus wishing he'd sing "Livin' La Vida Loca""
When did Patti say she hated the revival?
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Posted by labwyfan 2012-11-07 21:10:47
I agre PositiveEm. I think it is beautifully staged. It's hard ot get Patti out of your mind when you think about Evita. And I am a huge Patti fan.
Instead of competing with her, they went a different way and for me, and the audiences both times I've seen it, it really worked.
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Posted by Brave Sir Robin2 2012-11-07 21:41:05
Christina Aguilera is gong to busy in early 2013 with a world tour for new album, Lotus, but if the show is around for another year, she could do a summer run. After Elena, we need someone to sing the sh!t out of these vocals.
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Posted by ucjrdude902 2012-11-07 22:36:22
Like I said, they missed their chance a long time ago. She was rumored to open this show with Ricky (even discussed it with Ricky). In fact, I can almost confirm she talked to producers and even sang. But The Voice wanted to do 2 seasons in a year, she wanted to do a new album and they couldn't give her a yes or no quick enough forcing her to pull out of the running.
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Posted by muscle23ftl 2012-11-08 03:34:47
I thought Christina DeCicco was awesome as Eva, with that said, this is a role that requires not only excellent acting but also excellent singing, diction and dancing.
Christina managed to do it all perfectly.
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Posted by evic 2012-11-08 13:24:47
What star in their right mind would want to replace in this misguided clunker? It is playing to 75% capacity and is on TKTS every performance. Let Ricky do a pop tour, give Elena a role that is better suited to her talents and let this turd die a natural death.
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Posted by evic 2012-11-08 13:24:52
What star in their right mind would want to replace in this misguided clunker? It is playing to 75% capacity and is on TKTS every performance. Let Ricky do a pop tour, give Elena a role that is better suited to her talents and let this turd die a natural death.
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Posted by everythingtaboo 2012-11-08 13:33:16
I love that people are speculating on the future of the show when there isn't one. It's gone in January, when Ricky leaves, and that'll be it.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2012-11-08 13:46:37
Thought it was going to be dead on December 30. Can't wait to see what goes into the Marquis!
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Posted by The Scorpion 2012-11-08 14:34:10
Broadway doesn't deserve Elena Roger. I can't wait for her to return to London and dazzle us all over again as she did in Evita, Piaf and Passion.
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Posted by matineeidol2013 2012-11-08 14:43:59
bwayphreak: thank you so much! happy to hear it!
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Posted by CATSNYrevival 2012-11-08 14:49:51
I still think they should try and get Enrique Iglesias to replace Ricky.
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Posted by Emmaloucbway 2012-11-08 15:00:02
Didn't they make an announcement that they were looking at Enrique Inglesias and two other celebrities to replace Ricky Martin?
