Evita 1979 - Articles Page 18

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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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?'

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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