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Evita (musical)
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Evita is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It covers the early life, rise to power, charity work, controversies and death of the Argentine political lead
Programme from the original West End Production at the Prince Edward Theatre
Programme from the original West End Production at the Prince Edward Theatre
Abigail Jaye as Evita (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, in 2010)
Abigail Jaye as Evita (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, in 2010)
The iconic diamond encrusted dress for the balcony scene was inspired by an actual dress for Perón by Christian Dior.
The iconic diamond encrusted dress for the balcony scene was inspired by an actual dress for Perón by Christian Dior.
Poster for the Broadway production with Patti LuPone in the title role
Poster for the Broadway production with Patti LuPone in the title role
Evita (1996 film)
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Evita is a 1996 American biographical musical drama film based on the 1978 stage musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, which itself originated as a 1976 concept album. Directed by Alan Parker f
Evita (musical)
…Tony Award for Best Musical. This has been followed by a string of professional tours and worldwide productions and numerous cast albums, as well as a 1996 film adaptation. The musical was revived in London's West End in 2006, 2014, 2017, and 2025, and on Broadway in 2012, with a second revival scheduled for 2027. Act I…
Eva Perón (1919–1952), whose life and political career inspired the musical Evita and its film adaptation.
Eva Perón (1919–1952), whose life and political career inspired the musical Evita and its film adaptation.
Oliver Stone was hired to write and direct the film in 1987, and remained involved with the project until 1994.
Oliver Stone was hired to write and direct the film in 1987, and remained involved with the project until 1994.
Alan Parker returned to the project in 1994 after initially turning down an opportunity to direct the film in 1979.
Alan Parker returned to the project in 1994 after initially turning down an opportunity to direct the film in 1979.
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" was filmed at the Casa Rosada at this balcony, with 4,000 extras below.
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" was filmed at the Casa Rosada at this balcony, with 4,000 extras below.