EVITA
This story is about Eva Peron, an actress who married the ruler (Juan Peron) of Argentina and won the country's support and love. The very first line in the play tells you of Evita's death, and the rest of the play leads up to that point.
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1980 Tony Award
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score
Best Actress in a Musical (Patti LuPone)
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
(Mandy Patinkin)
Best Lighting Design
Best Direction of a Musical
1980 Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
(Patti LuPone)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
(Bob Gunton)
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Lyrics
Outstanding Music
BROADWAY PREMIERE
September 25, 1979, played 1,567 performances
September 25, 1979, played 1,567 performances
ORIGINAL CAST
Elaine Paige, David Essex, Joss Ackland, Siobhan McCarthy, and Mark Ryan
DIRECTOR
Harold Prince
CHOREOGRAPHER
Larry Fuller
Elaine Paige, David Essex, Joss Ackland, Siobhan McCarthy, and Mark Ryan
DIRECTOR
Harold Prince
CHOREOGRAPHER
Larry Fuller
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