Jamie Lloyd-helmed EVITA revival to play the London Palladium in 2025 — Page 24

On a separate note, can anyone speak of the equity implications for a transfer? I gather the two American stars will be fine, but curious for say some of the smaller roles currently cast by Bits?

Updated On: 7/13/25 at 07:35 AM

BorisTomashevsky said: "Play Esq. said: "On a separate note, can anyone speak of the equity implications for a transfer? I gather the two American stars will be fine, but curious for say some of the smaller roles currently you cast by Bits?"

Jamie did bring some British ensemble members over for Sunset- I think about 6 or 7 of them if I remember - so I suspect he’ll get to bring whoever he wants this time as well."

My assumption would be that Rachel, Diego, and James definitely transfer as they are American, though it would not shock me if James were replaced due to his less than stellar reviews.

Jamie brought over 4 ensemble members for Sunset: Tyler Davis (who is actually American), Emma Lloyd, Hannah Yun Chamberlain, and Shayna McPherson. I'm sure there will be a couple from Evita who would transfer as well.

For experts on West End prices, how unusual is the Evita price explosion? My daughter got a ticket for the 104.5 pounds a few weeks ago. Prices for that performance are now 190 pounds in the same mezzanine area (but worse seats). I realize it’s dynamic pricing at work, especially for a limited run, but how often do West End shows start getting priced like Broadway hits?

Anyone interested in seeing the Tuesday Eva, Bella Brown, sing “Argentina”, check out “loveforbroadwaymusicals” on Instagram. 

She’s quite flat on the high notes and thin on the low notes, which can’t be due to nerves since her mid stuff all sounds very good and visually there’s confidence there. 

But more than that, it made me realize that Zegler, aside from hitting every note of the score dead center, really does have “it”, the x-factor, star quality, whatever you want to call it. She’s undeniably and inherently a star.

BorisTomashevsky said: "Anyone interested in seeing the Tuesday Eva, Bella Brown, sing “Argentina”, check out “loveforbroadwaymusicals” on Instagram.

She’s quite flat on the high notes and thin on the low notes, which can’t be due to nerves since her mid stuff all sounds very good and visually there’s confidence there.

But more than that, it made me realize that Zegler, aside from hitting every note of the score dead center, really does have “it”, the x-factor, star quality, whatever you want to call it. She’s undeniably and inherentlya star."

I thought she was excellent. What presence in that video 

malcs98 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "



Ok so after watching that…it’s DEFINITELY coming to Broadway this season, the only question is where??? Personally my $$$ is on the MajestiC

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The Majestic would be ideal for its auditorium, but I don’t think there’s any way to make the balcony scene work.

I’m expecting the August Wilson. 

Updated On: 7/21/25 at 12:28 PM

malcs98 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "



Ok so after watching that…it’s DEFINITELY coming to Broadway this season, the only question is where??? Personally my $$$ is on the Majestic

 

 

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Updated On: 7/22/25 at 08:17 PM

theatergoer3 said: "Either they pre-bought or an announcement is soon. I’m back to guessing West End closing night now that Sunset had closed."

 

 

Wdym pre-bought??

Is it me or is London basically the premier Broadway tryout location now? Or at least equal to off Broadway. Over the past couple years so much has transferred. And now we expect anything of decent success in London to transfer. 

Lot666 said: "Has anyone else noted the exterior balcony-esque construction that began at the St James while Sunset Blvd was still playing?"

Um, THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES begins previews at the St. James Theatre this October 2025. It’s not a limited engagement so unless Jamie Lloyd and his people know something no one else does, you can rule out the St. James Theatre until THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES closes. 

Lot666 said: "Has anyone else noted the exterior balcony-esque construction that began at the St James while Sunset Blvd was still playing?"

I think this was just standard maintenance or cleaning. It looked like things were moved around but not in a way that said “we’re changing this into an entirely new configuration”.