An All-new Evita

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic biopic of the controversial Argentinian first lady returns to the stage in this all-new revival commissioned ed multi-award-winning Artistic Director Diane Paulus. Helmed by Sammi Cannold (an entry on the prestigious Forbes ' 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment ' and A.R.T's youngest female director) and coming together following a successful concert engagement in NYC in 2019, expect a fresh and exciting take, as both sides of late Eva Peron are represented in this engaging and enduring tale.

What is the story?

Discover the life of Eva Peron, Argentina's polarizing first lady, who rose from provincial poverty to one of the most controversial figures in the country's political history. With an instantly recognizable score including showstoppers 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' and 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall', this jazz and tango-tinged rock opera has come one of the world's favorite musicals, introducing audiences to the story of Peron, and her impact.

Set in late 1940's Buenos Aires, Evita follows the controversial South American figure from her early life as an ambitious actress, her rise to power as Argentina's dynamic First Lady and would-be vice president, through to her eventual early death from cancer. The choric character of Che narrates the story and represents the simple and poor Argentinean workers who loved, admired, and supported Eva.