Evita 1979 - Articles Page 2

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

Evita - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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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VIDEO: James Corden Wishes Queen Elizabeth & Patti LuPone a Happy Birthday
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 22, 2021


And after James explains how disputes are settled at The Late Late Show, producer Dave Piendak wishes his dear friend Patti LuPone a happy birthday, complete with a beautiful song.

Porchlight Music Theatre Makes Its North Shore Center Debut This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021


Porchlight Music Theatre announces its first live, in-person concert this year with the latestNew Faces Sing Broadway series production, New Faces Sing Broadway 1979.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 21- Happy Birthday, Patti LuPone!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2021


On this day we celebrate the birthday of two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone!

Adam Epstein and Ben Rimalower Join ON THE ROCKS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2021


Tony Award-Winning Producer Adam Epstein and BroadwayWorld's Ben Rimalower will appear on On the Rocks Radio Show Tuesday, March 30th at 7pmPST/10pmEST with host TV/radio personality Alexander Rodriguez to chat theatre during COVID, careers, and more.

VIDEO: LATE LATE SHOW Producer Dave Piendak Wants to Ask Patti LuPone to Lunch
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 25, 2021


A discussion about celebrity names unexpectedly morphs into a campaign to get our producer Dave Piendak to ask his idol, Broadway legend Patti LuPone, to brunch. Afterwards, James turns his attention to the big headlines of the day like the return of Major Biden to The White House - but things quickly go back off the rails when Patti replies!

BWW SPECIAL: Felicidades Stephen Sondheim y Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 22, 2021


Un 22 de marzo de 1930 y 1948 nacían los grandes compositores Stephen Sondheim y Andrew Lloyd Webber, respectivamente. Para celebrarlo, repasaremos alguno de los grandes musicales que cuentan con sus composiciones.

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Patti LuPone Will Lead OK BOOMER Pilot on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2021


OK Boomer centers on Barbara (LuPone), a self-centered boomer who shows up at her estranged daughter Sarah’s (Hayes) house hoping to live off the family’s money, but forms an unexpected bond with her progressive granddaughter who’s quick to challenge her on their differing views — of which there are plenty.

From Evita to Tina: Broadway Characters Based on Real Women in History
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2021


In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at some iconic real-life women who have been portrayed on stage in musicals!

Adam Epstein's The Contemporary Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2021


A 10-week seminar taught by Broadway Producer Adam Epstein examining the evolution of the American musical from Evita in 1979 to Dear Evan Hansen.

YOU I LIKE Heads Into Final Week On PlayhouseLive
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2021


You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman is now in its final week and must close Sunday, February 7 on PlayhouseLive.  You I Like, from Pasadena Playhouse, is a virtual musical revue honoring the genius responsible for the Broadway classics Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and many more.

YOU I LIKE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF JERRY HERMAN Now Available Through February 7
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021


Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, presents You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman, a virtual musical revue honoring the genius responsible for the Broadway classics Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles and many more, now through February 7, 2021 on PlayhouseLive.

Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & More About The Broadway Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2021


This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!

Wake Up With BWW 12/28: Kerry Butler's Concert With Seth Rudetsky, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2020


Today's top stories: Kerry Butler's concert with Seth Rudetsky re-airs today at 3pm, a concert will raise funds for Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff featuring Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Beth Leavel, and more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 12-13- with James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 12-13, 2020.

BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Becomes Eva Peron
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2021


Today, watch as she (he) recalls the work that went into transforming into Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Lands EVITA!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2020


Today, watch as she (he) recalls how she learned that she got the role of a lifetime- Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

BWW Flashback: Randy Rainbow (Re)Reads Patti LuPone's Autobiography- Patti Auditions for EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2020


Today, watch as she (he) recalls how she landed the job for her breakthrough role of Eva Peron in Andrew LLoyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita in 1979.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 25- EVITA Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2020


On this day in 1979, the original Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA had its opening night, with an original cast that included Patti LuPone stars as Eva Peron and Mandy Patinkin as Che Guevara

Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera and More Join Studio Tenn Talks This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020


The nationally recognized virtual talk show, Studio Tenn Talks: Theater Conversations with Patrick Cassidy, has released the latest fall lineup with stars including Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Debbie Gibson and more.

Manoa Valley Theatre Features Loretta Ables Sayre and Jody Bill On This Week's MVT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020


This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's new live streaming video series called MVT Live, features two heavy hitters in the entertainment world.

The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.

Get to Know the Broadway Stars of Netflix's HOLLYWOOD: Patti LuPone!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 1, 2020


This Friday, May 1, Netflix will debut their new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, HOLLYWOOD.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD PARTE 4° I Film Tratti Dai Musical Di Stephen Sondheim
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 31, 2020


Ha appena compiuto 90 anni, ma Stephen Sondheim non da segno di voler abbandonare la scena musicale. Sempre impegnato nella supervisione di revival dei suoi musical o al lavoro su nuovi show, Sondheim è considerato il simbolo del musical On Broadway: gli è stato dedicato un teatro sulla 43° strada e ha al suo attivo 8 Tony Award, 16 Drama Desk Awards, 8 Grammy, e 1 Oscar.

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 awards has Evita been nominated for?
Evita has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien and Tazeena Firth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards).
What awards has Evita won?
Evita has won several awards, including the following: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Fuller - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timothy O'Brien - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tazeena Firth - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Hersey - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tim Rice - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Webber - Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards)

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