‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Set for Broadway in Spring 2027
The production said it would not include the outdoor balcony scene from the London run.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Evita starring Rachel Zegler is coming to Broadway in spring 2027. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, comes to Broadway after a critically acclaimed West End Run at the London Palladium. Zegler will reprise her role as Eva Perón at a Shubert theater to be announced. Additional casting has not yet been announced. In London, the show famously had a scene in which Zegler would stand on the theater balcony and sing “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” to crowds gathered outside the theater. Lloyd said that will not be possible in New York (the team has previously expressed concerns about safety) but said it would be restaged for Broadway. Related Stories Business Broadway Box Office: 'Every Brilliant Thing' Hits $1.6M, 'Moulin Rouge!' Sees Megan Thee Stallion Boost Lifestyle Laura Linney Sets Spring 2027 Broadway Return In World Premiere of 'Montauk' “I was completely overwhelmed by the incredible response to Evita in London. It is an honor to work with Tim and Andrew, and I’m looking forward to revisiting the production with Rachel, whose stellar performance continues to inspire me. When we started discussing a New York production, it became apparent that our Palladium staging of ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ would not be possible. I am really excited to explore a new idea, made especially for Broadway,” Lloyd said. Zegler returns to Broadway after starring in Romeo + Juliet, alongside Kit Connor from September 2024 through February 2025. She recently won an Olivier Award for her performance in Evita. “Performing Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant show in London was a dream come true, but being able to partner once again with Jamie to bring Evita to Broadway is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can’t wait to perform for my home, New Y...
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