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

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/13/25 at 6:47am

I will point out that part of the balcony scene begins and ends with Rachel walking through - what looks like - an elaborate palace which is just the lobby of the palladium. I’m sure the ornateness of the lobby is also going to be a consideration when choosing the theater. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/13/25 at 7:35am

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]

Posted: 7/13/25 at 7:44am

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. 

Updated On: 7/13/25 at 07:44 AM

[getatme]

Posted: 7/13/25 at 9:28am

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 7/13/25 at 10:41am

I would love to see it at the Lyric! With there being no other theatres on 43rd street, it would be a lot easier to handle the crowds that would form on the street. Hopefully ATG (and Jamie) would keep the modifications that made the Lyric auditorium seem less like a barn, it would serve future productions so much better. 

[bear88]

Posted: 7/14/25 at 12:01am

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?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/14/25 at 12:16am

It’s getting very common. But the seat I have next month when so go again is now £200 more in the same section than when i bought it which is insane. 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 7/14/25 at 6:33pm

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.

[ggersten]

Posted: 7/14/25 at 7:49pm

a different video of Ms. Brown: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamontjunior/video/7527034548392152342?_r=1&_t=ZN-8y1vDp1o7L4

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 7/14/25 at 8:31pm

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 

[binau]

Posted: 7/15/25 at 2:14am

I also thought she looked and sounded excellent. It definitely makes me want to see her now. 

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 7/17/25 at 11:25am

 

[malcs98]

Posted: 7/21/25 at 11:52am

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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[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 7/21/25 at 12:28pm

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

[Voter]

Posted: 7/22/25 at 8:09pm

There is a website already for this. You have to login…just like when someone found Audra Gypsy website before it was officially announced. 

https://evitabway.com/

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/22/25 at 8:17pm

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

But the dozens of people here saying “this is amazing and must transfer now!” didn’t convince you? Going to add that this advert actually diminishes the show, it’s not so easily captured in a 15 second clip and the orchestra sounds muted. I don’t presume to know how to sell this show, but this ain’t it. 

 

 

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

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 7/22/25 at 8:19pm

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

[Voter]

Posted: 7/22/25 at 8:26pm

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??

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 7/22/25 at 8:56pm

Voter said: "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??"

 

the url so no one else could. 

 

[binau]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 5:17am

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]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 7:38am

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

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 7:56am

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]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 8:26am

BrodyFosse123 said: "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."

Um, how fascinating. Thank goodness you were here.

Updated On: 7/23/25 at 08:26 AM

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 8:30am

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”.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 7/23/25 at 8:35am

binau said: "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."

It’s cheaper to produce a show in London. A lot cheaper.

Broadway also has a theatre chain controlled by Brits (ATG, which also self-produces), one of its top producers is a Brit (Sonia Friedman), and the hottest director of the moment is a Brit (Jamie Lloyd).

These things tend to be cyclical.