Jamie Lloyd-helmed EVITA revival to play the London Palladium in 2025 — Page 17

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I didn't care for Rachel Zegler before that media vitriol against her, but now I'm all attention."

so you DO understand why people dont like her, because you yourself did not?

I look fwd to her Evita, but its wild to watch the hive mind shift to worship of someone that has been totally unremarkable in almost everything shes ever done before, to the point that now anyone who voices less than praise is a "hater""

No I don't understand. I've never hated or even disliked Rachel Zeigler. I never cared about her existence, if that's more clear. But media vitriol against her made me curious to follow her career because she's a phenomenal singer, at least. And she has received acclaim for at least 2 of her movies. You know, there's a healthy medium between worshipping and hatred, which is the experience for most normal people.

Zegler in conversation with fans at the stage door after some kind of pushing/shoving/security incident. The earlier part of what happened seems to not be online yet, if it ever will be at all.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/s/7rDqBbJg2W

Updated On: 6/22/25 at 05:27 PM

CATSNYrevival said: "Kit Connor was the draw inRomeo andJuliet."

You may believe that but considering it is the only time either one of them has been on broadway, as said above, the only proof we have suggests she’s a success.

Honestly the idea that people won’t go see a talented performer they dislike as a person is pretty much unsupported by history.

I do think some of the Evita press has the tone of spin but good for her. The Snow White press also had the tone of spin to me so if Andy and Co wanna plant good stories about her, good.

All this back and forth about whether she’s a draw or not: but does it really matter? If she’s a sensation in this (and it appears that she is), the run will sell-out and it will be fast-tracked to New York post-Jellical Ball. Kind of exactly what happened with Nicole and Sunset.

I never paid attention to her career at all after West Side Story, but suddenly this is the show I’m most excited about seeing in London.

Just back from tonight’s performance: Rachel is more than a sensation, she’s a revelation. Moreover, Jamie Lloyd clearly thought through the book and lyrics meaningfully and it shows from the choreography to the lighting. And I don’t know why I haven’t read more about Diego Andres Rodriguez in this, but he is not only nailing the role, but sexy as hell, with or without his shirt.

I’m incredibly stunned by how much I enjoyed this production. Still need to organize my thoughts about it, and I’m going back Tuesday, but will have more to add.

Updated On: 6/28/25 at 07:20 PM

I understand the comments to the article because they come from a lack of understanding how the balcony scene plays in the theatre. To me, it absolutely works and I did not feel cheated

Toi toi toi to Rachel and the cast on opening night tonight!

If it’s to be within the next 12 months, they’ll have to hope that either Versailles or Hadestown close in time since those are really the only theatres that will support the Balcony Gimmick.

EDSOSLO858 said: "The production seems too big for the Kerr, despite the ample fire escape space. St. James it is."

I can't even imagine closing down 44th Street for DCFMA- the logistics seem far more complex (and the scene appears to take quite a bit longer) than the Sunset walk. But what do I know.

That’s what I’ve also been saying. An entire street from (depending on theater) Broadway to 8th Ave would have to be barricaded off 8x a week with police presence (since they’re the ones blocking it off). The show has been running in London for what, 3 weeks now? And the crowds outside for that one scene are MASSIVE and I’m sure will only get bigger. Not to mention it’s not just the street that would be filled on Broadway, it’s the sidewalk across the street blocking whatever theater or business is there.

I’m sure there’s ways to figure that out but just thinking about it, I don’t see how.

^ Thats a really good point, I hadn’t even thought of. The only theater I can see this working at (that doesn’t even have the setup for “that” scene) is the Beaumont.

chernjam said: "Probably the best scenario in NY would be if the Shubert Theatre was available and had a balcony (or could create one) that looked out on Shubert Alley..."

In theory this would avoid vehicular traffic issues, but would still be disruptive for whatever is playing at the Booth. Especially with the echo that would come from Minskoff tower.

Jamie has his work cut out for him. This may not really be possible unless they take the loss and somehow get the Kerr (only nearby theatre is the Longacre, and it’s one plot westward so sound may not matter as much) or if the Majestic is somehow empty and the use the St James.
If both the James and Majestic were owned by the same people, maybe they could have ensured that the Majestic stay dark for 6 or 9 months so there’s no risk of interrupting another show.

Updated On: 7/1/25 at 03:36 PM

I feel like trying to do this in the city is kind of psychotic in general. It's not set up to allow crowds, not set up to allow people to actually even HEAR it effectively. Its a gimmick that's just going to have to stay in London...