Evita

Musical

Writers: Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber

Overview

Show Information

Book
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
Tony Award®
Best Musical 1980
First Produced
1978
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Contemporary, Multiple Settings, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
1940s, 1950s, argentina
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, early teen, late teen, mature adult, child characters

Synopsis

Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch.

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