Jamie Lloyd-helmed EVITA revival to play the London Palladium in 2025 — Page 22

I do not think you can compare both productions.  Evita, a more popular musical, has reached a level of publicity this summer that few productions achieve. Even people who are not into musicals are hearing things.  If or when it comes to Broadway, I am expecting very high prices.  There is a lot of buzz for this production.

^ Is that info any different from what Baz wrote in his Deadline article on opening night? I think the fact that they’re looking at theatres was already mentioned. 

Love him or hate him, SO’s sources have gotten pretty good as of late. And I’m sure ATG will be involved as well this side of the pond, so they have the ability to make that happen quickly if they really want to given they’re a landlord themselves. 

JSquared2 said: "Ultimately, the timetable will be up to ALW. If JELLICLE BALL is really a "go" for this season, he may not want EVITA until the following season. Add to that he'll also have MASQUERADE going on -- so their critical reception may also impact the decision making."

To be really honest, we’re about to go through an ALW Renaissance (a “Lloyd Webbersance” as I like to call it). The critical reception for both Jellicle Ball and Evita was and is mostly positive (lord knows what the reception for Masquerade will be) but I’m very hopeful and wouldn’t be surprised if ALW approves of these 3 productions running simultaneously in the same season. 

JSquared2 said: "Ultimately, the timetable will be up to ALW. If JELLICLE BALL is really a "go" for this season, he may not want EVITA until the following season. Add to that he'll also have MASQUERADE going on -- so their critical reception may also impact the decision making."

Counterargument being that ALW is a very proud man and would probably love nothing more than to have so many of his shows running in New York at the same time to (what signs would point to) at least good success for all of those that have been mentioned.

Rentaholic2 said: "I won't pretend to know ALW'sthinking, but I would thinkspacing out the revivals to maximize Tony chances (and possibly winning multiple back-to-back Best Revival awards) trumps having multiple shows running simultaneously. If Evita is in fact coming this season, I could see Cats getting pushed to next fall given nothing has been confirmed yet."

At this stage of life, I wouldn’t expect him to care much about Tonys. I’d say his preference might be to have as much income in hand as soon as possible (for interest earning) and to have a great time with the accolade of “three projects running at the same time” and enjoy being the toast of Broadway once again.

Cats delaying any longer would be a mistake I think. They’ve lost a lot of their cultural top-of-mind positioning as it is. 

ALW is no stranger to multiple shows running at once. 

Yeah I don’t think Jamie would’ve talked so candidly about it moving fast if it wasn’t close. He wasn’t so cavalier in talking about Sunset before it jumped the pond and they waited almost a full year. That won’t be the case here. 

bway1430 said: "EVITA has a theatre booked for this season.

So far, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, does not. But I hope that changes soon."

Do you know which theatre it is? 

hottest show in London right now. Everyone everywhere wants to be inside OR outside the palladium in London this summer!! 

malcs98 said: "bway1430 said: "EVITA has a theatre booked for this season.

So far, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, does not. But I hope that changes soon."

Do you know which theatre it is?"

Yes.

But it has a current occupant that has not yet announced it's closing. But a February 2026 opening for EVITA  looks likely.

jlindsey865 said: "Ziegler’s “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” is available on lol streaming platforms (both the studio and live versions).

IMO - it’s the definitive recording of the song."

She really does it so well. They’ve captured lighting here.