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Eden Espinosa as Evita?
#75Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 12:12am
Eden kinda puts me on the fence. I find her voice to be very powerful most of the time, and even beautiful. But at some points her pitch and tone can make me cringe (her "No Good Deed" is superb but I always found her "Defying Gravity" lacking.)
However, if she trained more and was able to sustain the show without too much strain, I could see her doing it. But let's be honest. After Elena and Ricky leave, they are going to have to get a HUGE name to fill in for Ricky and most likely will try to get a moderately known actress for Eva. Eden does not really have that outside of Broadway.
I would love to see Sara take a swing at it. Her voice is just edgy and powerful and she can ACT.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#78Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 12:35amHer "voice" is painful. It is like having a double ear infection with lit matches and knifes in my ear drums at the same time.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#80Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 12:38am
The Scorpion, I've read your thoughts on this Wicked-loving generation theory of yours elsewhere and while I do see instances of it (like for example, this thread), I would caution against perceiving Americans in general that way (have read your thoughts on us, too).
Wicked, as popular as it is, isn't the new Broadway standard and the style used by most of its leading ladies doesn't belong to it but it's more a carry-over of long standing Broadway theatrical acting traditions ("cutesy", over-saturated in character voice, and acting to the rafters by its female performers). You have referred to the Eva alternate as possessing such a "bland" aesthetic that you say is in the style of Wicked. I see what you mean, but trust me when I say attributing anything of that degree of influence to Wicked alone is giving it way too much credit.
And just to set the record straight, I feel confident enough to speak for my fellow Americans in saying we aren't so incredibly simplistic that we insist on a Patti clone because that's what we were first exposed to and are accustomed to. And that certainly isn't the sole reason or even a significant part of the rationale that has lead to a lot of the negative opinions regarding Roger's Eva. This is coming from someone who was really put off by people's bashing of Roger and her talent, which she clearly has more than enough of; however, I too am not thrilled by what I've heard of her Eva on the official Broadway cast album and various clips around the net.
I've never understood this overly simplistic rationale that decides people like or prefer something over another due to familiarity. If talking about the general public, then it makes sense since people who aren't really all that vested in something and take a passing interest do typically go on what they know and have been exposed to, but we are fans of this stuff. Some of us passionately so, and I doubt Roger has garnered the reaction she has due to not being a Patti clone.
Having said that, *I* should play diva Peron. We don't have matching junk but who cares. This is the theeeeeatre. XD
#81Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 12:52ambwayphreak is right. It's like having a yeast infection in your ears and someone sets the yeast on fire after dousing it with alcohol.
#82Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:04amWho wants to bet that at least one of Eden's "friends" has forwarded this thread to her, if she hasn't already seen it. You know those type of friends....
#83Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:06amI have had multiple ear problems and ear surgeries in my life, but the pain from that is NOTHING compared to hearing her voice. I am not exaggerating this either... It is PAINFUL to listen to.
broadway guy
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
#84Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:09am
My Oh My: critical thinking,Awesome writing and stating good points and than this....
"Having said that, *I* should play diva Peron. We don't have matching junk but who cares. This is the theeeeeatre. XD"
HAHAHAH seriously just made my life lol.In all seriousness I agree with almsot everything you said,you make really good points.
Updated On: 9/4/12 at 01:09 AM
#86Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:10am
Saw Eden as Elphaba in the Los Angeles production of Wicked. I have had inner-ear problems all of my life, requiring the insertion of tubes in one of them.
I sat 5th row orchestra and my ears did not recoil in horror at the sound of her impressive voice.
Y'all need better ear, nose, and throat docs.
#87Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:14amTo each their own. I love Elena Roger's voice while others can't stand to listen to it. I personally can't listen to Eden Espinosa sing. I just can't.
broadway guy
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
#88Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 1:17amI just think eden would make a great fit with evita.Im actually kinda surprised she hasn't played it already.
#89Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 2:25am
I am too actually. One would think she would have played the part some where.
And yes. This board does have some incredibly insensitive comments about her. But let's be honest...its Broadwayworld. Should we expect any less? Lol
broadway guy
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
The Scorpion
Leading Actor Joined: 1/3/07
#91Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 3:47am
The Scorpion, I've read your thoughts on this Wicked-loving generation theory of yours elsewhere and while I do see instances of it (like for example, this thread), I would caution against perceiving Americans in general that way (have read your thoughts on us, too).
Well, I'm only really going on this board re the above comments, all of which there are good examples of. See, for example, this thread and the other one about Ramirez singing 'Buenos Aires' with a hell of a lot of riffing. I really do think a lot of it is due to set expectations and the singing style of Wicked, with an Idol-type voice. I don't want to knock Wicked (although I'm not a fan), but I have noticed the type of pop voices that are in it creeping into other shows.
As for Roger, it's a performance that very much needs to be seen to be believed. It's rare for such a small performer to dominate the stage like that.
Updated On: 9/4/12 at 03:47 AM
runaways
Swing Joined: 1/14/12
#92Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/4/12 at 8:07pmFor the record, I think she'd be fabulous if she got her placement under control: I feel like that's everyone's main gripe.
#93Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:52pm
I'll just drag this thread up since it's happening...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Eden-Does-Eva--Watch-Trailer-of-Espinosa-in-Studio-Tenns-EVITA-20160628
AnnieBlack
Leading Actor Joined: 4/3/14
#94Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 6/28/16 at 4:05pm
Has she worked on her technique in the past few years? looking back on the comments from 2012, I couldn't agree more with everyone! What has she been doing the past few years?
#95Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 6/28/16 at 4:09pm
She recently finished a run of Michael John LaChiusa's new show RAIN on the West Coast.
#96Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 6/28/16 at 4:39pm
"She recently finished a run of Michael John LaChiusa's new show RAIN on the West Coast."
I saw her and although the play was so depressing she was fantastic. She had the best songs in the show and she sang them perfectly. If I could go to Tennessee to see her I would but I'm waiting for what I've heard will be a 2nd chance to see her in this role closer to home in 2017.
#97Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 8/8/16 at 9:58pm
Is the Studio Tenn production a replica of the revival's national tour? I noticed they were unsigned the same artwork. I know that probably doesn't mean anything, but just an observation. I'm trying to make it to Nashville to catch this one. The cast looks perfect.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#98Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/16/16 at 6:22pm
http://www.theatermania.com/nashville-theater/news/eden-espinosa-as-eva-peron-in-evita_78409.html
Anybody going to this? Looks like there's quite a bit of potential here.
#99Eden Espinosa as Evita?
Posted: 9/16/16 at 6:55pm
Met Espinosa's husband... when he drove my Uber in LA. (He mentioned his wife was an actress who'd been in Rent and Wicked, and later told me her name. When asked who she played in Wicked, he said, "I think her name was Elpheeba."
He said that Espinosa had not enjoyed her stints on Broadway and had in fact cut her Wicked contract short. Implied that she was more interested in film and TV and has had success with voice over.
So... not all that surprised this production's such a short run, and wouldn't hold your breath for her to commit to a Broadway run if one were to magically appear. But who knows, maybe she'd do it for Evita, or perhaps finances have changed.
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