Composer

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

:

1976

Average_duration

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82:16

"Evita" is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical tells the story of Eva Perón, the wife of Argentine President Juan Perón, from her humble beginnings to her rise to power and eventual death. The musical premiered in London's West End in 1978 and opened on Broadway in 1979. The musical is divided into two acts and features 21 musical numbers. The first act focuses on Eva's early life, including her childhood in poverty, her move to Buenos Aires, and her rise to fame as an actress and radio personality. The act ends with her meeting Juan Perón and their eventual marriage. The second act focuses on Eva's time as First Lady of Argentina and her work to improve the lives of the poor. The act includes the iconic song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," in which Eva addresses the people of Argentina after her husband's death. The act ends with Eva's death from cancer at the age of 33. "Evita" is known for its use of Latin American rhythms and its incorporation of historical events into the story. The musical also features a narrator, Che, who serves as a critical voice and provides commentary on Eva's actions. The musical premiered in London's West End in 1978, with Elaine Paige in the role of Eva and David Essex as Che. The show was a critical and commercial success, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production opened in 1979, with Patti LuPone as Eva and Mandy Patinkin as Che. The show won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. "Evita" has been revived numerous times on both the West End and Broadway, as well as in productions around the world. The musical has also been adapted into a film, starring Madonna as Eva and Antonio Banderas as Che. Overall, "Evita" is a powerful and emotional musical that tells the story of one of Argentina's most iconic figures. With its memorable music and compelling characters, it continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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