The recording, which was released by MCA Records who had previously marketed Jesus Christ Superstar, commenced in April 1976 and was produced by Lloyd Webber and Rice. The 1984 3rd US National Tour opened at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit and starred Florence Lacey as Eva, Tim Bowman as Che, John Leslie Wolfe as Juan Perón, Vincent Pirillo as Magaldi and Patricia Ludd as Perón's Mistress. Eva persuades Magaldi to take her with him to Buenos Aires and though he is initially resistant, he eventually accepts ("Eva, Beware of the City"). Upon moving in with Perón, Eva is introduced to high society only to be met with disdain from the upper classes and the Argentine Army ("Perón's Latest Flame"). And I am secure enough in my manhood to publicly acknowledge that the following sad songs can make me sob like a jilted prom queen (but, you know, a manly prom queen). Peaked at number 33 in Australia in 1980., This page was last edited on 6 April 2021, at 17:50. The song was reinstated for the 1996 film with revised lyrics by Rice, and has also been used in Japanese,[14] Czech,[15] and Danish[16] stage productions to expand on Argentine history for audiences less familiar with the subject. Bernard Levin of The Times disliked it, however, calling it as an "odious artefact ... that calls itself an opera ... merely because the clichés between the songs are sung rather than spoken" and "one of the most disagreeable evenings I have ever spent in my life". Covington was signed by the songwriters for the track, based on her previous work in musicals. [65][66] Arena says she felt the time was right to tackle the role. Che points out the disastrous results of Perón's policies on Argentina: its treasury is bankrupt, its once-thriving beef industry is under rationing, and the press and other critics of the regime are muzzled. As a child stamp collector, he had been fascinated by her image on the Argentine stamps, but was unaware of her significance in Argentina's history. . The young actors are: Federica Aramburu, Lilo Baier, Mika Barel, Charmaine Chan, Hindya Dickinson, Jasmine Huilian Ellis, Gabriel Frade, Sam Howie, Annabelle Jarvis, Jayden Alim Lai, Lia Marie Elaine Macdonell, Max Makatsaria, Nanako Masui, Faith Ong, Sofia Ella Poston, Sebastian Street, Damien Rocco Weber, Charisse Low Yu Xin.   Rebecca Storm played Eva with Chris Corcoran as Che. The Evita album had taken 3–4 months to record, since Rice was not satisfied with the intensity of the initial recordings. With Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Nail. The song had a number of different titles before "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" was chosen as the final one. The film was choreographed by Vincent Paterson. She prepares to tour in Europe as she is dressed for success by her fashion consultants ("Rainbow High"). A production opened in November 2004 with Kathy Voytko and Bradley Dean, directed by Harold Prince and Larry Fuller. With Arena announced in the lead role as Eva Perón, the remainder of the cast was announced as: Paulo Szot, Brazilian operatic baritone in the role of Juan Perón; Kurt Kansley will take on the role of the revolutionary Che Guevara. Her famous 1946 tour meets with mixed results ("Rainbow Tour"); Spaniards adore her, but the Italians liken her husband to Benito Mussolini. She, however, had her own doubts about that being true. Russell's biography indicates that he met with Barbra Streisand, who dismissed the role immediately. Covington's recording of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" (originally titled "It's Only Your Lover Returning")[12] was released in October 1976. The set was minimal, with a scaffolded balcony running along the back and sides of the stage and images projected onto a screen above. Russell wrote that she brought viewers to tears (except Tim Rice – who wanted Elaine Paige, with whom he was romantically involved). Three sets of six children will alternate in ensemble roles. DeVito's performance of "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" in the screen test caused much positive buzz. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. Instead, they wrote, Eva's mother Doña Juana had taken her there when she aspired to become a radio actress. In Amerika was de originele eerste uitvoering te zien met Patti LuPone en Mandy Patinkin in de hoofdrollen op Broadway.In Engeland speelden Elaine Paige en David Essex de rollen in het Londense West End in de première in 1978.. The song shares its melody with "Oh What a Circus" from the same show and lyrically consists of platitudes where Eva tries to win the favour of the people of Argentina. Eva dismisses Perón's Mistress (the character is known only by that title), who ponders the rejection ("Another Suitcase in Another Hall"). The writers had originally considered Steve Marriott and John Fogerty but neither was interested. Harold Prince (Director of the Year) and David Essex (Performance of the Year in a Musical) received S.W.E.T. 24 Apr. Eva appears at a church to take the sacrament in front of her adoring supporters ("Santa Evita"), but passes out suddenly, and while unconscious, appears to have a dream that reflects upon the conflicting views of her life. [44][45], The first Italian production premiered in Sanremo (IM) 5 December 2013, directed by Susanna Tagliapietra, with Italian lyrics by Marco Savatteri. "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is a song recorded by Julie Covington for the 1976 concept album Evita, later included in the 1978 musical of the same name. Travelling late to a meal one night in 1973, though, Rice heard the end of a radio show about Eva Perón which intrigued him. The musical employs an eclectic range of styles. [56] According to Playbill, "The Latin casting is part of an effort to instill this production with a more culturally authentic feel. One episode of The Simpsons, "The President Wore Pearls", has a plot loosely based on the musical, with Lisa Simpson in Eva's role. The production starred Marti Pellow, the lead singer of the band Wet Wet Wet, as Che, Andrew C Wadsworth as Juan Perón, and Madalena Alberto as Eva Perón. "[citation needed], Mike d'Abo, who had succeeded Paul Jones as lead singer of Manfred Mann, had a minor role on the album which was notable as the first one which both had appeared. [citation needed], In Britain, Australia, South Africa, South America, and various parts of Europe, sales of the concept album exceeded those of Jesus Christ Superstar; in the United States, however, it never achieved the same level of success. Che analyses the price of fame as Eva dances at the Inaugural Ball with Perón, now the president-elect ("High Flying, Adored"). In a game of musical chairs that represents the rise of political figures, Perón and other military figures compete for power and exhibit their political strategy ("The Art of the Possible"). He's so effective, in fact, that he almost convinces you that there's a sound reason for Che Guevara to be dragged into the Peron saga. When he began working on the project in May, he suggested few changes, other than for deleting Che's rock number "The Lady's Got Potential". [citation needed]. He then tells of both a right-wing coup in 1943 and Eva's success, implying that Argentine politics and Eva's career may soon coincide. The hit musical based on the life of Eva Perón (Evita Duarte), a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "[54] Toro received excellent reviews, along with her leading men. It was revived by. [26] The now iconic balcony scene featured Eva in a broad, diamond encrusted white dress based on one actually owned by Eva Perón which had been designed by Christian Dior addressing a crowd from the rear balcony of the stage. Some songs were dropped and some shortened, while others were introduced and some lyrics rewritten. Double-CD soundtrack of the motion picture. Lyrics.com. In 1934, 15-year-old Eva Duarte lives in the province of Junín, and longs to seek a better life in Buenos Aires. Start your free trial to watch Saturday Night Live and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, Hulu Originals, and more. Covington was signed by the songwriters for the track, based on her previous work in musicals. In Nederland werd de musical van 1987 tot 1989 opgevoerd door het Koninklijk Ballet van Vlaanderen met Vera Mann en Janke Dekker in de titelrol. Some releases mistakenly refer to the concept album as the Original London Cast Recording. The song was written and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice while they were researching the life of Argentinian leader Eva Perón. Colm Wilkinson had recently played Judas in the London production of Superstar and agreed to audition: "It only took a couple of verses to know he was our man. [5] He decided instead to collaborate with Alan Ayckbourn on Jeeves, a traditional Rodgers and Hart-style musical based on the P. G. Wodehouse character, which proved to be a critical and commercial failure. A touring production was mounted in anticipation of the film version which lasted over a year and featured several actresses in the title role, including future Tony nominee Marla Schaffel. [62][63] This production was directed by Bob Thompson, with choreography by Bill Deamer, and musical direction by David Steadman. [72] These plans never came to fruition. It opened to great success in Brazil, with the Brazilian singer Cláudia being considered by some critics as the best Evita of all the time. **These two songs are often credited as just "She is a Diamond". Three sets of six children alternate in ensemble roles. Memory - Cats: 4:11: 5. [11], As they had previously done with Jesus Christ Superstar, the songwriting team decided to record Evita as an album musical and selected actress and singer Julie Covington to sing the title role, after having caught an episode of Rock Follies and remembered her from the original London production of Godspell. There are currently four in Spanish, five German, three in Japanese, and two in Hebrew, with additional recordings in Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Portuguese, and Swedish.[77]. It was like Beirut, and I fought like a banshee.'"[31]. I felt I had a lot of living and learning before I could get up and take on the enormity of the story and the human spirit she possessed". At the end of the episode, a comical disclaimer is displayed stating, "On the advice of our lawyers, we swear we have never heard of a musical based on the life of Eva Perón".
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