Julia Murney as Eva Peron? — Page 2

The thought of Espinosa screeching her way through that score already makes my ears hurt. I would absolutely love to see Leslie Kritzer get a shot at alternate. I remember reading in an interview how she's played the role before, and given her brilliant performance as Patti at Les Mouches (where she sounded better than Patti herself at times IMO), I think she has definitely proven that she has the vocal range.

I would love to see Sutton Foster in the role.

I am not a big fan of Murney's voice. At all.

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Did Eva dance much in the original production? I saw the Kennedy Center performance with Elena Rogers, but Patti LuPone doesn't seem like much of a dancer.

And, americanboy, Sutton Foster has said herself that her voice isn't right for Eva. I love Sutton Foster, but she's got a traditional kind of belt. I don't see her doing this huge rock score.

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Yeah, as much as I love Sutton Foster, I can't see her as Eva. Maybe she can do a cover of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina."

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I love love love Julia, and would adore seeing her in this role. Acting wise, she'd definitely be fantastic.
As for her range, I don't think she'd have too much an issue. She can belt the crap out of some pretty high stuff, so I'm sure she'd be fine. If anything, she'd at least his those notes better than LuPone. *shudders*
Physically, I think she may be a little old, but I think she can play down. She's done so many roles so well at various ages that she'd have no problem easing into a 20-something seductress.

Well, Argentines have a more European look than most other Latin American countries, which is why most Eva's seem to be white. Although I really really don't like Elena, I do think it's interesting that they cast someone who is actually from Argentina in the role.

I think both Julia and Eden could to fabulous, Idina couldn't. Love her or hate her, there's only so much she can do. And I would be extremely surprised if she could do A New Argentina any justice. Though if she did pull it off, I'd be very impressed.

It does seem that this production is much heavier dance-wise, which is why you couldn't cast someone like Patti in the role today, I think she dances if she must, but isn't going out for Charity. She actually once studied under Martha Graham.

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As far as American actresses go: if Mandy Gonzalez has the dancing ability, she'd be my pick for the alternate.

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I think eden could do a great job, she does have a voice that isn't screeching you know.

And to whoever said Sutton Foster.... I love her, but I think her voice is to legit for eva.

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That's so funny, somethingwicked! I was thinking Mandy Gonzalez as well! I do think that she has the ability to pull of the dancing for this production. I think she definately can look young enough as well!

Mandy Gonzalez would sound great, but she seems so fresh-faced and cute. Then again, I guess that's what acting is for.

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Updated On: 2/11/07 at 02:44 PM

Anyone who isn't, well, somewhat unattractive? I'm sorry, I realize that isn't exactly a nice thing to say, and I certainly don't think she's ugly, but I'd have a very hard time believing that Julia Murney managed to seduce various men.

Those were my exact thoughts when I saw the Murney suggestion.

Caren Lyn Manuel used to be an ice skater, so I think she can. Plus, she did cover Mimi...

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If the issue with Julia's appearance is that she's not conventionally beautiful, and we're saying that neither was Eva Peron, but that it was her style, presence, demeanor, etc. that made her beautiful, I feel like that's something you can emulate with a good actress. Why can't that be something you can recreate on stage? That seems sort of the point, to me. I mean, yes, I think Julia IS gorgeous, but that's not really what I'm arguing for here.

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