Evita Revival?
Evita Revival?
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#0Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 8:30pmAnyone know if this is still in the works?
#1re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 8:33pmI don't know, but just as long as Mandy Pastinkin' is not part of it, I say BRING IT ON!!!!!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#2re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:07pmObviously, at this point, Mandy's a little 'long in the tooth' for Che' - but having seen him in the original, I can tell you that VERY few performances I've seen in my time have matched the intensity and general bravaura nature of his. The audience was literally grabbed by their throats and pummeled by both he and Ms. Lupone. Incredible, thrilling - and the absolute essence of what live theatre is about.
Ruffian
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/04
#3re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:09pm
I LOVE Mandy
People either love him or hate him
Mister Esparza is my choice for CHE
#4re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:12pm
I loved the original. What a thrill it was seeing Patti.
I like the movie and would rather not see a revival of EVITA (at least for ten more years.)
Ruffian
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/04
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#6re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:18pmIf I'm not mistaken, I've heard that Mandy Patinkin is quite ill.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#7re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:20pmWow, Dolly, I haven't heard anything like that - but I'm not exactly tied in to any circles that would know such things. That would be a shame, he's really pretty young.
Ruffian
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/04
#8re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:20pm
He has Prostate Cancer...but thr word was they caught it early
Is tht not true?
Oh I hope he is recovering
#9re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:21pmAnother vote for the lovely Mr. Esparza!!!
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#10re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:24pmI wish Antonio could do it...reprise his loveliness from the film onstage...
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#11re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:25pmMandy is doing well. He's currently filming his second season of DEAD LIKE ME.
Lesbian4Broadway
Swing Joined: 7/8/04
#12re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:29pm
I'm not sure about an Evita REVIVAL. I do know that Evita is coming to San Francisco next season. Often when we get a show it then goes on immediately to Broadway even if it is an "old classic".
Ruffian
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/04
dreamer32811
Swing Joined: 7/13/04
#14re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:28amI saw Raul Esparza as Che 5 times. I think it was one of his first major shows, and it showed. He always seemed nervous, and his voice didn't always hold through. His charater was great, but I wasn't too found of him. But after hearing him in TTB.. Wow! His voice majorly improved from the times I've saw him live til that show. I think he's great great now.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#15re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:31amRaul for Che! He would be amazing. Didnt Antonio Banderas play him in the movie? He would be good and would bring more people to see it. Who would be a good Eva?
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#16re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:33amLauren Kennedy did a wonderful job and it's her name I've been hearing more than any other. Naturally I'd like to see Carol Channing in the role, but with her busy schedule I don't think it'll happen.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
dreamer32811
Swing Joined: 7/13/04
#18re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:43amLauren has history with the role too. She's done it regionally. I have a friend who saaw her and thought she was incredible. Me, personally, I liked Natalie Toro a lot, but I would like to see Lauren or someone else new.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#19re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:45amI saw Lauren do it and she was spectacular. It really would be nice for them to not go the "Star" route with this role and give a performer the chance to really make it big.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#20re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 12:50amFelicia Finley has also done it regionally at the Helen Hayes.
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#22re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:00amA friend of ours was in the ensemble, and he said it went over very well. Also, she was great to work with - and that goes a LONG way in my book!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#23re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/25/04 at 3:14amI hope they include "The Lady Has Potential" from the original London concept (the white album)...it was effective in the film.
bronxboundexpress
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/15/04
#24re: Evita Revival?
Posted: 7/25/04 at 1:43pmThe are serious about a revival after WOMAN IN WHITE opens.
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