Jamie Lloyd-helmed EVITA revival to play the London Palladium in 2025 — Page 21

Play Esq. said: "Jordan Catalano said: "“You Must Love Me” will always be in “Evita”. At this point in time, the musical has has the song longer than it’s been without it and actually, one of my favoritemoments in this revival happens at the very end of that number

I actually found that it really slows down the show. It’s hard to keep momentum after the waltz, but You Must Love Me brings the whole show to a stop. While Rachel sings it much better than Madonna, I personally wish it were cut."

I totally agree. Lovely song, but the last thing it needs is a ballad there. 

The overhang shouldn’t impact the video too much, I wouldn’t think? If I’m remembering correctly, the screen isn’t very high and like said above it’s used (thankfully) very sparingly during 

Updated On: 7/4/25 at 12:26 PM

ggersten said: "bear88 said: "For those who have seen the show, any recommendations for London Palladium seats for someone who doesn’t want to pay 160 pounds? Is the mezzanine a good spot for this musical? How far back is too far back (or too far to the side)?"

We sat Royal Circle (aka mezzanine) on the left side - I52-53 - there is dynamic pricing and because it was the only day we could go (and did not win the lottery), we paid 114GBP and they were great seats with full view. Theatreboard reports that if you are not picky on dates and look out several weeks, there are - if not lots - a fair amount of tickets under 100 GBP including some of the sought after 29.50 GBP front row seats. There also are tickets on the Theatreboard "notice' board for sale for under 100 GBP. There is a lot of discussion over there on pricing and seat location.

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Thanks for everyone’s help. I am not going to London, alas, but this was helpful for a family member who just bought a ticket for a Friday night performance later in July (Row H in Royal Circle, left side but three seats from the center). Price was reasonable.

On that other board they are talking about February 2026.... I am sure Lea Michele is not thrilled to hear such rumors. 

Bwaygurl2 said: "Ensemble1728379893 said: "On that other board they are talking about February 2026.... I am sure Lea Michele is not thrilled to hear such rumors."

God saw The Devil give Lea the Chess revival....God said Not So Fast ....andhe's sending in an Angel named Rachel to defeat her in the spring."

This is not nice! Funny…and probably true…but not nice!

Also in that discussion, it’s not taking the Majestic but a currently occupied theater that hasn’t announced it’s closing yet. 

theatergoer3 said: "Also in that discussion, it’s not taking the Majestic but a currently occupied theater that hasn’t announced it’s closing yet."

An ATG venue?

FANtomFollies said: "The Hirshfeld might be a nice choice in terms of the balcony facade and also it's on a much quieter block than most Bway houses, so the mass amounts of people gathering could be less of an issue."

This makes the most sense........... 100%

If they get lucky with absence of sirens/disruptive city folk etc, the Lyric could work. A gorgeous facade and balconies. Imagine Eva singing down over 42nd Street. Guaranteed to attract a crowd. 

malcs98 said: "theatergoer3 said: "I’d assume ATG and the Hirschfeld seems a good pick. Rogue has been on the wire for a bit now and has been stunt casting."

Idk, looking at the pictures of the Palladium’s balcony and the Hirschfeld’s balcony, there’s a massive stairwell on the side…and remember most ATG productions don’t always end up in ATG venues when they come to Broadway"

That’s the fire escape stairwell so I wonder if they would be breaking fire code somehow by using it/blocking it. There’s also a tree and a light post right in front which would be a a moment-killer. 

After Sunset lost its entire investments i wonder if this will give Evita pause? 

KrupYou said: "After Sunset lost its entire investments i wonder if this will give Evita pause?"

That's nowhere near accurate