Description Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor, illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron. The most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at age 33. The events in Evita’s life are presented in song and commented on by the show’s narrator, Che. Well-known numbers from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece include “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”, “Oh What a Circus”, “Buenos Aires” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.” Details Size of orchestra: Large Medium Genre: Biography Drama Historical Period Social Themes Vocal demands: Challenging Dance Requirements: Moderate Cast Size: Flexible Large Casting Opportunities: Children Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Multicultural Casting Star Vehicle Female Star Vehicle Male Performance groups Amateur Society Performing Arts School Professional Secondary School University Youth Group
The original Broadway cast perform at the 1980 Tony Awards The cast of the Broadway revival perform at the 2012 Tony Awards Evita Theatrical Trailer Minnetonka Schools Promo "Peron's Latest Flame" from FSHA's production
