Rachel Zegler’s award-winning Evita to hit Broadway in 2027
Summary
The musical Evita, starring Rachel Zegler, will move from London’s West End to Broadway in spring 2027. The show, directed by Jamie Lloyd, will feature a new version designed specifically for New York audiences.Key Facts
- Rachel Zegler starred in the London revival of Evita and won an Olivier award for her role.
- Evita is a musical about Eva Perón, created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
- Jamie Lloyd, who directed the London production, will also direct the Broadway version.
- The London show included a scene where Zegler sang from a balcony to people outside, but this will not happen in New York due to safety concerns.
- Evita was last on Broadway in 2012, starring Elena Roger and Ricky Martin.
- Rachel Zegler has appeared in movies like West Side Story and Snow White and made her Broadway debut in Romeo + Juliet.
- Other shows planned for Broadway in 2027 include The Full Monty, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Montauk.
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