‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The reimagined musical "Evita," starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón, will transfer from London to Broadway next spring, with Zegler reprising her role.
- The London production featured a unique outdoor performance of "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina," where Zegler sang from a theater balcony to crowds outside, symbolizing Eva Perón's connection to the working poor.
- This outdoor balcony scene will not be replicated in New York due to safety concerns, including the risk of gun violence and logistical challenges in Times Square.
- Director Jamie Lloyd expressed excitement about creating a new, Broadway-specific staging for the iconic song, citing multiple creative and practical reasons for the change.
