Evita- alternate endings
Evita- alternate endings
#1Evita- alternate endings
Posted: 7/8/12 at 4:09pm
In another thread, someone mentioned that subsequent productions of Evita used different endings besides the "Her body disappeared for 17 years..." ending that the original production and current revival uses.
Can someone with knowledge please explain those endings?
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#2Evita- alternate endings
Posted: 7/8/12 at 4:20pmI have never liked that ending for EVITA. To me it just feels rushed, wonky, and awkward. It' doesn't really end the story and just leaves the audience hanging. I always want to hear more. I mean, her body came back after those 17 years. I always felt the audience needed more closure, as that ending gives them none.
#2Evita- alternate endings
Posted: 7/8/12 at 4:40pm
I liked the ending...it has an air of mystery about it. It made me want to read up on what actually did happen to Evita's body...and that is quite a story!
The final scene was re-staged several times during the original production's Broadway run. Prince kept tinkering with it.
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