Evita Tickets
Evita is a musical that concentrates on the charismatic and glamorous life of an Argentine political leader named Eva Perón; the second wife of Argentine president, Juan Perón. The story takes place in Buenos Aires and opens on the day of Eva's death in July of 1952. The story takes the audience back in time to 1934. Eva’s story unfolds from her early life, rise to power, charity work and then eventually to her death. From her humble beginning, she uses her beauty and charm to climb up the social pyramid. The best known song from the musical is the power ballad, “Don't Cry for Me Argentina.”
Evita began as a rock-opera concert album that debuted in 1976, which ended up leading to the productionin London’s West End in 1978 and a year later went on Broadway. It has been a commercial and critical success. For four years after 1979, the musical had 1,600 performances taking home seven Tony Awards including the coveted Best Musical honor at the 1980 award show. The film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas were nominated for five Academy Awards.
In 1996, Madonna and Antonio Banderas starred in the film. In 2006, the musical was revived in London, and back on Broadway in 2012. Evita has had many tours and worldwide productions, with numerous cast albums recorded.
The musical is now back on Broadway starring Latin music superstar, Ricky Martin playing the role of Che. Elena Roger, who wowed theatre audiences in London’s West End has the role of Eva Perón.
If you loved the 1996 movie version of Evita starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas than you will surely love the musical on Broadway with Ricky Martin. Eva Perón has become a recognizable figure of the world because of her remarkable life and how it was portrayed in Evita. It is a life story you will not forget. You can witness the musical live with your entire family.
