London Evita to Close May 26th
London Evita to Close May 26th
NS
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#1London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 9:00amEvita will close at the Adelphi Theatre on May 26th. Not sure if this means the talked about broadway transfer now wont happen
#2re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 9:13am
Wow, that was fast!
Was it a limited run, or was it just not doing that well?
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#3re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 9:40amThe show never did that well in London with it lingering at about number 17 on the top 20 selling shows in london last year.
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#5re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:11am
Wouldn't the London closing make the Broadway transfer even easier? I imagine they can now just use all the sets, costumes, and props from the West End.
As far as I know (although I haven't spoken to anyone since news of the closing,) it's coming over in the fall with Elena Roger.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#6re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:11amIt was a big, heavy, expensive production: and frankly, not a very good one - with the exception, of course of the fabulous Elena Roger. The good news is that if they still want to open the show in NYC in the fall, they now won't have to build a new set!
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#7re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:24am
Yes but it lost money in london so who is to say it will be a hit on Broadway?! Look what happened with WIW! Would they take that risk again.
Plus rumour is they are casting for a tour so the set wont be free if that happens
#8re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:25amEven though Webber is clearly British, I think that in many instances EVITA is more "American" than his other shows. I think that it could have greater success over here.
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#9re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:28amAren't there union rules about taking sets from overseas?
#10re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 11:30amI have to say I wasnt very impressed with the show, but the Eva I saw Jodie Jacobs was amazing. I really hope I can watch it again w/ Elena before it closes... fat chance though. Anyway, I was hoping Cabaret to close sooner! Oh well... I hope Adelphi will have Hairspray alas!... not Joseph -_-"
#11re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:04pmI don't think they can just travel with the OLC, I remember they wanted to transfer Bombay Dreams with the OLC and they just could bring the actress that played Rani, because she had a Green Card. With WIW they just brought 2 stars of the show, not the entire cast.
LuPonatic
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#12re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:08pm
"I don't think they can travel with the OLC"
That's fine, as long as we get Elena Roger! of course, I kind of like the Che on the recording, too
#13re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:09pm
If they made enough of a case for it, they probably could bring over the principle players.
THE HISTORY BOYS remained intact, as will next year's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#14re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:11pmIt's a dubious prospect for success on B'way. It was once a show-is-the-star kind of piece, but I doubt that's true now. I don't think people will plunk down a 100 bucks to see an unknown from Argentina, not in today's climate. It would require Jennifer Lopez or her peer to pack 'em in.
#15re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:29pm
That's a pity. I just saw it, 3 understudies were in much to my dismay, for Eva, Che and the Mistress. I'm seeing it again soon.
I really enjoyed it when I saw it, the understudies were the weak point in my opinion but the rest of the show was great. Go see it in London while you have the chance!
LuPonatic
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/06
#17re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:40pmJ-Lo? My sould just threw up a little bit.
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#18re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 12:48pmI don't even think J-Lo could sing it on stage; I mention her as a Latina superstar who'd sell.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#19re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 1:04pm
Aguilera could sing it on stage. And I think she'd probably be terrific.
I don't believe SUNDAY is going to have its whole original cast in tact. From what I've heard, only the two leads are being sought...and even that will require an actor exchange with Equity.
A strong argument could be made for Elena Roger. Doubtful for the rest of that cast.
#20re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 1:30pmA shame it's closing so soon. I saw it last August in London and loved it.
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#21re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 1:47pm
I had a chance to see it in London last week but decided to use my ticket for stalls for a second look at Equus; it was so crazy in the West End on a Saturday night and I didn't want to lose $100, then have to pay another $60 for the Evita ticket. I do hope see an official production someday (having grown up with the Premiere American Recording). TTYTT, I'm very predisposed to Patti Lupone, which is the style that I would go into the production expecting, and which is so unfair to the other great singers who have played and will play the role. I do hope it transfers to Broadway so I can finally see it, and will keep an open mind to the newer artists!
Except JLo - my mind is made up about her so-called talent. Madonna could pull it off for the film but not her. I don't think she even has a range (ore knows what one is). How low would the orchestrations, and the standards, have to be lowered for that? Maybe an ensemble dancer but keep her mouth shut.
"My how the worm begins to turn/when will the chorus girl EVER learn?!"
#22re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 2:16pm
When I saw it in July not long after it opened, the theater was only maybe half full.
#23re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 2:44pmI saw the show last Saturday and I was told that the principals' contracts were terminating as of April 14, but that "some of them" would be extending. Perhaps the loss of Elena Roger, which was pretty much certain, played a part in the decision.
#24re: London Evita to Close May 26th
Posted: 2/28/07 at 3:16pmCan I assume that Roger's attendance record was far from stellar?
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